The SVU searches for a pattern assailant before his crimes escalate to murder. Fin must contend with a suspect's aggrieved son. Carisi is pressured to close the case quickly to ease public concern.
As the squad celebrates the birth of Rollins and Carisi's child, another child goes missing in broad daylight.
The squad is on edge as Carisi waits for a verdict in Maddie's kidnapping case. Benson tries to help the Flynn family pick up the pieces of their broken life.
The SVU helps a man come to terms with being victimized. Benson tries to support a victim's family when tragedy strikes twice.
A cryptic message sends SVU on a new track to find Maddie. Benson tries to help a federal agent when the case hits too close to home.