Stabler and Randall give Joe Jr. the choice to get clean or go to prison. Vargas and Jet's plan to cut off Emery's smuggling routes leads to a dangerous rescue attempt.
Stabler leans into his military network to search for the source of a Middle Eastern heroin pipeline making its way to the U.S. Joe Jr. takes drastic action when his brothers try to stage an intervention. Reyes returns to the squad.
Nick's case of a deceased skydiver takes an interesting turn when Catherine discovers there may be a connection between the skydiver and a mysterious double murder case. (TV-14)
Mac and Stella face diplomatic road blocks while investigating the murder of a member of a young girl's entourage of professional handlers who was killed during a French Revolution-themed fundraiser at the U.N. Carmen Argenziano ("Stargate SG-1") Guest Stars In A Recurring Role As Deputy Inspector Stanton Gerrard. (TV-14)
A "sex shop" opens in Beverly Hills. Brandon, Steve and David patronize the store. A misunderstanding causes David and Val to fear that they are having problems with their sex life.