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Noteworthy Discoveries:
Det. Dani Beck shows up at the end of this episode to fill in for Benson. In court, we learn that Stabler has roughed up a boy named Kevin who was dating his daughter Kathleen. As SVU cops debate the complexity of sexual relationships, Dr. Huang talks about the romance between two men, one of whom looked like a woman—much like the plot of
M. Butterfly
, the 1988 Broadway show that starred B.D. Wong.
Episode 164: RecallDet. Dani Beck shows up at the end of this episode to fill in for Benson. In court, we learn that Stabler has roughed up a boy named Kevin who was dating his daughter Kathleen. As SVU cops debate the complexity of sexual relationships, Dr. Huang talks about the romance between two men, one of whom looked like a woman—much like the plot of
M. Butterfly
, the 1988 Broadway show that starred B.D. Wong.
Original Air Date: October 3, 2006
Teleplay by Jonathan Greene, directed by Juan J. Campanella
Additional Cast:
Leslie Caron (Lorraine Delmas), Charles Shaughnessy (Martin Trenway), Robin Weigert (Heather Stark), Lily Rabe (Nikki), Meg Gibson (Dr. Polk), James Naughteon (Trenway’s Lawyer), Philip Levy (Off. Fineman), Kris Eivers (Barry Cole), Rozie Bacchi (Ophelia Jones), Laura Kai Chen (Dr. Sanada), Chinasa Ogbuagu (Off. Scott)
Leslie Caron (Lorraine Delmas), Charles Shaughnessy (Martin Trenway), Robin Weigert (Heather Stark), Lily Rabe (Nikki), Meg Gibson (Dr. Polk), James Naughteon (Trenway’s Lawyer), Philip Levy (Off. Fineman), Kris Eivers (Barry Cole), Rozie Bacchi (Ophelia Jones), Laura Kai Chen (Dr. Sanada), Chinasa Ogbuagu (Off. Scott)
Reviewing the Case:
The action begins with a chase in progress, as Beck and Stabler try to catch up with a rapist. Eventually the most likely candidate, identified in an unusual lineup involving only men’s hands, is a respected attorney. But evidence and reliable witnesses evaporate. An elusive woman from France may provide important clues, especially when she and Beck converse in French—with English subtitles. The detective is the only one likely to coax the older woman out of her long-term denial.
The action begins with a chase in progress, as Beck and Stabler try to catch up with a rapist. Eventually the most likely candidate, identified in an unusual lineup involving only men’s hands, is a respected attorney. But evidence and reliable witnesses evaporate. An elusive woman from France may provide important clues, especially when she and Beck converse in French—with English subtitles. The detective is the only one likely to coax the older woman out of her long-term denial.
Noteworthy Discoveries:
Cragen tells Stabler that Danish-born Beck had a reputation for being overzealous when she worked in Warrants. After meeting her American husband in Germany, the couple came to the US. He became a cop, and was killed four years ago.
Cragen tells Stabler that Danish-born Beck had a reputation for being overzealous when she worked in Warrants. After meeting her American husband in Germany, the couple came to the US. He became a cop, and was killed four years ago.
Relevant Testimony:
“(Dani Beck) was very balls-to-the-wall, my way or the highway, this is how we do business in the Warrants (division). . . . What she learns is that Special Victims is a people job and you have to spend your time trying to understand what’s in people’s minds.”—Jonathan Greene
Episode 165: Uncle“(Dani Beck) was very balls-to-the-wall, my way or the highway, this is how we do business in the Warrants (division). . . . What she learns is that Special Victims is a people job and you have to spend your time trying to understand what’s in people’s minds.”—Jonathan Greene
Original Air Date: October 10, 2006
Teleplay by Dawn DeNoon, directed by David Platt
Additional Cast:
Jerry Lewis (Andre Munch), Timothy Adams (Brent Allen Banks), William Hill (Landlord), Peter McRobbie (Judge Walter Bradley), Jill Marie Lawrence (Cleo Conrad), Ali Reza (D. Rohit Mehta), Ryan Brown (Trey Williams), Jana Robbins (Sean Darringer), Tara Bast (Maryellen Seaver), Sam Riley (Patrolman Eric Bruny), Roxane Carrasco (Mrs. Rojas), Caitlin Sanchez (Lupe Rojas)
Jerry Lewis (Andre Munch), Timothy Adams (Brent Allen Banks), William Hill (Landlord), Peter McRobbie (Judge Walter Bradley), Jill Marie Lawrence (Cleo Conrad), Ali Reza (D. Rohit Mehta), Ryan Brown (Trey Williams), Jana Robbins (Sean Darringer), Tara Bast (Maryellen Seaver), Sam Riley (Patrolman Eric Bruny), Roxane Carrasco (Mrs. Rojas), Caitlin Sanchez (Lupe Rojas)
Reviewing the Case:
A mother and her young daughter have been raped, killed, and wrapped in acrylic tape. The chief suspect is an incoherent homeless man with blood on his hands and clippings about the SVU in the cardboard box where he sleeps. He’s also “Uncle Andrew” to Munch. Even once the crime is solved, this episode focuses on the issue of taking responsibility for acts of violence, no matter the cause.
A mother and her young daughter have been raped, killed, and wrapped in acrylic tape. The chief suspect is an incoherent homeless man with blood on his hands and clippings about the SVU in the cardboard box where he sleeps. He’s also “Uncle Andrew” to Munch. Even once the crime is solved, this episode focuses on the issue of taking responsibility for acts of violence, no matter the cause.
Noteworthy Discoveries:
The kid who killed Beck’s husband is doing life in Attica. Munch’s father committed suicide when his son was thirteen; the detective now lives at 80 West 183
rd
Street, in a briefly glimpsed apartment.
The kid who killed Beck’s husband is doing life in Attica. Munch’s father committed suicide when his son was thirteen; the detective now lives at 80 West 183
rd
Street, in a briefly glimpsed apartment.
Relevant Testimony:
“Jerry Lewis is a good friend of Richard Belzer’s . . . Richard idolizes Jerry Lewis. I idolize Jerry Lewis. When he was sick, he used to watch
SVU
marathons and fell in love with the show. He (normally) doesn’t do television and that was a huge blessing to get him.”—Dawn DeNoon
Episode 166: Confrontation“Jerry Lewis is a good friend of Richard Belzer’s . . . Richard idolizes Jerry Lewis. I idolize Jerry Lewis. When he was sick, he used to watch
SVU
marathons and fell in love with the show. He (normally) doesn’t do television and that was a huge blessing to get him.”—Dawn DeNoon
Original Air Date: October 17, 2006
Teleplay by Judith McCreary, directed by David Platt
Additional Cast:
Michael Kelly (Luke Dixon), Kerr O’Malley (Megan Carlisle), Matthew Arkin (Barry Carlisle), Marin Ireland (Gina Maylor), Patricia Kalember (Judge Taten), John Michael Bolger (Det. Geiger), Eleanor Hutchins (Elizabeth Hassenback), Mariette Hartley (Attorney Lorna Scarry), Tug Coker (Ted Wilmington), J. Paul Nicholas (Attorney Linden Delroy), Jessi Campbell (Off. Randa Lewis)
Michael Kelly (Luke Dixon), Kerr O’Malley (Megan Carlisle), Matthew Arkin (Barry Carlisle), Marin Ireland (Gina Maylor), Patricia Kalember (Judge Taten), John Michael Bolger (Det. Geiger), Eleanor Hutchins (Elizabeth Hassenback), Mariette Hartley (Attorney Lorna Scarry), Tug Coker (Ted Wilmington), J. Paul Nicholas (Attorney Linden Delroy), Jessi Campbell (Off. Randa Lewis)
Reviewing the Case:
A serial attacker invariably comes back to assault his victims a second time, always taking their urine when he goes. Dr. Huang speculates he may be a “power reassurance rapist” with “urolangia,” the need to demonstrate total control of his victims—even their bladders. Maybe so, but the rationale for these crimes is even stranger—think Adolf Hitler. Yet the episode ends on a grace note about the healing power of, if not forgiveness, then letting go of hatred.
A serial attacker invariably comes back to assault his victims a second time, always taking their urine when he goes. Dr. Huang speculates he may be a “power reassurance rapist” with “urolangia,” the need to demonstrate total control of his victims—even their bladders. Maybe so, but the rationale for these crimes is even stranger—think Adolf Hitler. Yet the episode ends on a grace note about the healing power of, if not forgiveness, then letting go of hatred.
Noteworthy Discoveries:
Two fifteen-year-olds murdered Beck’s husband, Mike. But the shooter has since died in a prison fight. Stabler tells her that she might not belong in the SVU. Novak lectures her about the use of excessive force.
Two fifteen-year-olds murdered Beck’s husband, Mike. But the shooter has since died in a prison fight. Stabler tells her that she might not belong in the SVU. Novak lectures her about the use of excessive force.
Relevant Testimony:
“Urolangia is often when perps drink the urine of their victims. I don’t know how rare it is. Maybe less so than we think. There’s a lot of aberrant behavior going on out there.”—Judith McCreary
Episode 167: Infiltrated“Urolangia is often when perps drink the urine of their victims. I don’t know how rare it is. Maybe less so than we think. There’s a lot of aberrant behavior going on out there.”—Judith McCreary
Original Air Date: October 31, 2006
Teleplay by Dawn DeNoon, directed by David Platt
Additional Cast:
Charles Martin Smith (Sheriff Bartley), Vincent Spano (FBI Agent Porter), Debra Jo Rupp (Debra Hartnell), Steven Rishard (Deputy Jimmy Ibold), Chris Bowers (T-Bone), Maria Thayer (Hope), Frederick Strother (Judge Siburt), Kelly McAndrew (Deputy Trudi Minehart), Molly Camp (Britney Dunlap), Candace Thompson (Chelsea Arndale), Keri Setaro (Kristy Shutt), David Dollase (SAC Lockwood), Joe Tapper (Attorney Delray Mellott), J.B. Adams (Dr. Richard White)
Charles Martin Smith (Sheriff Bartley), Vincent Spano (FBI Agent Porter), Debra Jo Rupp (Debra Hartnell), Steven Rishard (Deputy Jimmy Ibold), Chris Bowers (T-Bone), Maria Thayer (Hope), Frederick Strother (Judge Siburt), Kelly McAndrew (Deputy Trudi Minehart), Molly Camp (Britney Dunlap), Candace Thompson (Chelsea Arndale), Keri Setaro (Kristy Shutt), David Dollase (SAC Lockwood), Joe Tapper (Attorney Delray Mellott), J.B. Adams (Dr. Richard White)
Reviewing the Case:
When the possible outcome of a New York City rape trial turns on DNA from chewing gum, Benson is called to testify. Only one problem: The detective is clear across the country, posing as an environmental activist in Oregon. At a demonstration there, she’s knocked out by a local cop, then arrested for assault. After the head of a Pacific Northwest company that pollutes is found floating in the river, Benson realizes he was also a pedophile and begins sleuthing.
When the possible outcome of a New York City rape trial turns on DNA from chewing gum, Benson is called to testify. Only one problem: The detective is clear across the country, posing as an environmental activist in Oregon. At a demonstration there, she’s knocked out by a local cop, then arrested for assault. After the head of a Pacific Northwest company that pollutes is found floating in the river, Benson realizes he was also a pedophile and begins sleuthing.
Noteworthy Discoveries:
While Benson’s unconscious, she mutters the name “Elliot” several times.
While Benson’s unconscious, she mutters the name “Elliot” several times.
Relevant Testimony:
“I thought I’d give the fans a little ‘something-something’. . . . Dreams don’t mean anything really. It could have been a nightmare!”—Dawn DeNoon
Episode 168: Underbelly“I thought I’d give the fans a little ‘something-something’. . . . Dreams don’t mean anything really. It could have been a nightmare!”—Dawn DeNoon
Original Air Date: November 14, 2006
Teleplay by Amanda Green, directed by Jonathan Kaplan
Additional Cast:
Michael K. Williams (Victor Bodine), Charlayne Woodard (Sister Peg), Charlie Ray (Belinda Holt), Victor Slezak (Blake Peters), Joanna Rhinehart (Venice Jones), Joe Grifasi (Hashi Horowitz), Lynda Gravatt (Mrs. Mason), Julito McCullum (Jason Young), Luther Creek (Miguel Alvarez), David Lipman (Judge Arthur Cohen), Constance Wu (Candy), Gary Cowling (Caseworker Hecht), Sanjiv Jhaveri (Mr. Singh)
Michael K. Williams (Victor Bodine), Charlayne Woodard (Sister Peg), Charlie Ray (Belinda Holt), Victor Slezak (Blake Peters), Joanna Rhinehart (Venice Jones), Joe Grifasi (Hashi Horowitz), Lynda Gravatt (Mrs. Mason), Julito McCullum (Jason Young), Luther Creek (Miguel Alvarez), David Lipman (Judge Arthur Cohen), Constance Wu (Candy), Gary Cowling (Caseworker Hecht), Sanjiv Jhaveri (Mr. Singh)
Reviewing the Case:
Three rape-homicide victims, discovered separately, have tattoos of a dog’s paw on their backs. All from troubled backgrounds, they were prostitutes and proud of it. Their smug pimp is only slightly more revolting than the older married man who “adopts” such girls to live with him at a Fifth Avenue apartment. Sister Peg is back to help but gets clobbered for her effort.
Three rape-homicide victims, discovered separately, have tattoos of a dog’s paw on their backs. All from troubled backgrounds, they were prostitutes and proud of it. Their smug pimp is only slightly more revolting than the older married man who “adopts” such girls to live with him at a Fifth Avenue apartment. Sister Peg is back to help but gets clobbered for her effort.
Noteworthy Discoveries:
A phone call interrupts Beck and Stabler in the midst of kissing while out for a drink after work. Benson inadvertently meets Beck but decides to remain anonymous and does not immediately return to her job.
A phone call interrupts Beck and Stabler in the midst of kissing while out for a drink after work. Benson inadvertently meets Beck but decides to remain anonymous and does not immediately return to her job.
Relevant Testimony:
“What does (Stabler) get with his wife? ‘Mow the lawn. Take out the trash. I need a check for the tuition. Spank Dickie, he was bad at school today.’ The mundane side of life is what we have when we come home. At work you have the very highs and very lows but it’s never going to be, ‘Take out the trash.’”—Amanda Green
Episode 169: Cage“What does (Stabler) get with his wife? ‘Mow the lawn. Take out the trash. I need a check for the tuition. Spank Dickie, he was bad at school today.’ The mundane side of life is what we have when we come home. At work you have the very highs and very lows but it’s never going to be, ‘Take out the trash.’”—Amanda Green
Original Air Date: November 21, 2006
Teleplay by Patrick Harbinson, directed by David Platt
Additional Cast:
Elle Fanning (Eden), Margo Martindale (Rita Gabler), Ken Howard (Dr. Arlen Rieff), Viola Davis (Donna Emmett), Leo Burmeister (Bud Gabler), Philip Bosco (Judge Joseph Terhune), Marlyne N. Afflack (Alma Cordoza), Louis Mustillo (Frank Hovis), Bob Ari (Ignatius Petty), Marilyn Chris (Dora Hovis), Linda Powell (Lauren White)
Elle Fanning (Eden), Margo Martindale (Rita Gabler), Ken Howard (Dr. Arlen Rieff), Viola Davis (Donna Emmett), Leo Burmeister (Bud Gabler), Philip Bosco (Judge Joseph Terhune), Marlyne N. Afflack (Alma Cordoza), Louis Mustillo (Frank Hovis), Bob Ari (Ignatius Petty), Marilyn Chris (Dora Hovis), Linda Powell (Lauren White)
Reviewing the Case:
Two kids survive in a van that crashes into a river, despite being handcuffed to their seats. The young boy, diagnosed by Dr. Huang as suffering from “reactive detachment disorder,” stabs Stabler with a pen. The sweet little girl initially seems less deranged. Both had been captives at a group home run by a middle-aged couple that practices controversial rebirthing therapy and keeps disobedient youngsters confined. As the perps go to trial, Beck bonds with the adorable child but there’s only heartbreak ahead.
Two kids survive in a van that crashes into a river, despite being handcuffed to their seats. The young boy, diagnosed by Dr. Huang as suffering from “reactive detachment disorder,” stabs Stabler with a pen. The sweet little girl initially seems less deranged. Both had been captives at a group home run by a middle-aged couple that practices controversial rebirthing therapy and keeps disobedient youngsters confined. As the perps go to trial, Beck bonds with the adorable child but there’s only heartbreak ahead.
Noteworthy Discoveries:
At the hospital Stabler and Beck are about to share another intimate moment, when his wife Kathy suddenly appears. Elle Fanning is the younger sister of Dakota Fanning.
At the hospital Stabler and Beck are about to share another intimate moment, when his wife Kathy suddenly appears. Elle Fanning is the younger sister of Dakota Fanning.
Relevant Testimony:
“I did a lot of research and spoke to a lot of shrinks. . . . There’s detective work in storytelling. These are impossible children (with detachment disorder).”—Patrick Harbinson
“When I asked (Elle Fanning) what her process is, she told me: ‘I sit and think about the character and it comes.’”—David Platt
Episode 170: ChoreographedOriginal Air Date: November 28, 2006
Teleplay by Paul Grellong, directed by Peter Leto
Additonal Cast:
Bob Saget (Glenn Cheales), Catherine Bell (Naomi Cheales), Chris Sarandon (Wesley Masoner), Bernadette Peters (Attorney Stella Danquiss), Alan Davidson (Mr. Keener), Sean Haberle (Steve), Kristine Szabo (Danielle Masoner), Al Brown (Corrections Commissioner Tom Sablone), David Wilson Bernes (Agent Hellerman), Anne James (Dr. June Larom), Richmond Hoxie (Dr. Reed Vineland)
Bob Saget (Glenn Cheales), Catherine Bell (Naomi Cheales), Chris Sarandon (Wesley Masoner), Bernadette Peters (Attorney Stella Danquiss), Alan Davidson (Mr. Keener), Sean Haberle (Steve), Kristine Szabo (Danielle Masoner), Al Brown (Corrections Commissioner Tom Sablone), David Wilson Bernes (Agent Hellerman), Anne James (Dr. June Larom), Richmond Hoxie (Dr. Reed Vineland)
Reviewing the Case:
The director of a modern dance company—known for his womanizing—falls under suspicion when his wife succumbs to an apparent coronary after indicating she was raped. But the true cause of death is more labyrinthine, involving layers of deceit among supposed friends and lovers.
The director of a modern dance company—known for his womanizing—falls under suspicion when his wife succumbs to an apparent coronary after indicating she was raped. But the true cause of death is more labyrinthine, involving layers of deceit among supposed friends and lovers.
Noteworthy Discoveries:
Beck has left the building, unable to cope with the SVU job stress. Benson and Stabler both have A-positive blood. Munch, discussing how some people seek revenge in an angry divorce: “My four exes never made good on their threats.” Fin: “Except for your Warren Commission memorabilia.”
Beck has left the building, unable to cope with the SVU job stress. Benson and Stabler both have A-positive blood. Munch, discussing how some people seek revenge in an angry divorce: “My four exes never made good on their threats.” Fin: “Except for your Warren Commission memorabilia.”
Relevant Testimony:
“Like the real people doing this kind of work, our characters occasionally lighten the mood with a wisecrack. In that instance, the set design for Munch’s desk includes books on the Warren Commission and the JFK assassination. Nice little touches.”—Paul Grellong
“(We’re) a kind of a comedy team in a way. Fin is on to Munch’s conspiracies and sarcasm, and they have a great back and forth repartee, but there have been episodes that have revealed a deep connection between them that comes out when it’s important. We’re very good in the interrogation room, when we dance around the suspect, and we really know how to work them over psychologically.”—Richard Belzer
“There was nothing comic in Bob Saget’s performance but whenever we yelled ‘Cut!’ he went right back into the dirty jokes.”—Peter Leto
Episode 171: ScheherazadeOriginal Air Date: January 2, 2007
Teleplay by Amanda Green. directed by David Platt
Additional Cast:
Brian Dennehy (Judson Tierney), Paget Brewster (Sheila Tierney), John Doman (Mike Mollinax), Karen Ziemba (Tierney’s Doctor), Victoria Wyndham (Rita Colina), Karl Kenzler (Father Denis), Malachy Cleary (Asst. Warden McFarland), Erickka Sy Savane (FBI Agent Peters)
Brian Dennehy (Judson Tierney), Paget Brewster (Sheila Tierney), John Doman (Mike Mollinax), Karen Ziemba (Tierney’s Doctor), Victoria Wyndham (Rita Colina), Karl Kenzler (Father Denis), Malachy Cleary (Asst. Warden McFarland), Erickka Sy Savane (FBI Agent Peters)
Reviewing the Case:
A family priest asks Stabler to visit Judson Tierney, a dying Queens man with a dark past. But his story, like those in “1001 Arabian Nights,” cannot be told all at once and he first wants the detective to find his estranged daughter Sheila. What unfolds is a series of crimes—bank robbery and murder, in particular—that stretch back more than four decades.
A family priest asks Stabler to visit Judson Tierney, a dying Queens man with a dark past. But his story, like those in “1001 Arabian Nights,” cannot be told all at once and he first wants the detective to find his estranged daughter Sheila. What unfolds is a series of crimes—bank robbery and murder, in particular—that stretch back more than four decades.
Noteworthy Discoveries:
The Stabler twins, Dickie and Elizabeth, are confirmed in a church ceremony with the names Michael and Claire. Dad finds out his daughter Kathleen is a vegetarian. Fans of
Another World
should be delighted to see Victoria Wyndham resurfacing; she played Rachel Cory on the NBC soap from 1975−99 but has rarely been seen on TV since.
The Stabler twins, Dickie and Elizabeth, are confirmed in a church ceremony with the names Michael and Claire. Dad finds out his daughter Kathleen is a vegetarian. Fans of
Another World
should be delighted to see Victoria Wyndham resurfacing; she played Rachel Cory on the NBC soap from 1975−99 but has rarely been seen on TV since.
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