Elite Squad: SVU in Review

SVU S2 Ep 2 "Wrath" You guys, Olivia Benson is NOT being stalked. The three dead bodies that were found with ties to her past cases? Total coincidence. Just kidding, but good luck telling Liv that in this week's episode! Follow @elitesquadpod for more!

SVU S3 Ep 1 "Repression" In the season 3 opener, a horse girl approaches the squad with repressed childhood memories and accusations against a family member. While our heroes question Sarah Hyland and Amy Irving, it's legend, Shirley Knight, who may hold the key. In the real world, a new award is born.

Show notes below Before we jump into season 3, it's time for a look back at SVU season 2! Who was the best guest star? How many Gina Silver Awards did we hand out? Ashley Austin Black: menace or icon? Find out this week!06:08-48:22 Episode Quick-Fire 48:22-1:03:00 Categories 1:03-1:09:00 Gina Silver Awards

SVU S2 Ep 21 "Scourge" In the second season finale, the gang is on the hunt for a deranged killer, who they insist only targets sex workers. Dr. Huang is back, Stabler is in charge (temporarily), and Cabot is faced with yet another moral dilemma. Follow @elitesquadpod for more!

SVU S2 Ep 20 "Pique" In season two's penultimate episode, Stabler is excited to let his acting chops shine, while Olivia is relegated to fetching files (she's in heaven). While Finn and Munch are conspicuously absent, an SVU legend makes his first appearance. Follow @elitesquadpod for more!

SVU S2 Ep 19 "Parasites" Bones! Twins! Mail-order brides! Orchids! The gang must piece this all together to solve a three-year-old murder. In the real world, Brittany and Paige wonder what really happened on April 13th. Follow @elitesquadpod for more!

SVU S2 Ep 18 "Manhunt" Benson and Stabler are off doing God knows what this week, leaving Munch and Fin to chase down a violent and sadistic killer. Four raids and several bodies later, the villain stays one step ahead of our heroes. Will they ever catch this guy? Follow @elitesquadpod for more!

SVU S2 Ep 17 "Folly" After a grueling February, filled with Ashley Austin Black, kidnappings, and multiple run-ins with IAB, our detectives are fresh out of patience. This is bad news for this week's victim, a hot guy with a salacious secret. Do we smell a Gina Silver award?Follow @elitesquadpod for more!

SVU S2 Ep 16 "Runaway" When the daughter of a fellow officer runs away from home, the entire squad spirals out of control. Rules are broken, Cragen is yelling, and IAB and Monique Jeffries return. Buckle up, squad. This episode is a mess! Follow @elitesquadpod for more!

Happy Holidays Squad! Paige and Brittany discuss their favorite Christmas movies and share some potentially spicy takes. So crown yourself the Duchess of Yuletides of Yore and listen to the latest Elite T! Follow @elitesquadpod for more!

SVU S2 Ep 15 "Countdown" It's still February 2001! The Squad must beat the clock to find a methodical child killer before he harms his latest victim. Amidst the growing tension, Benson gaslights a potential suitor, and Stabler dreads the wrath of Kathy. Follow @elitesquadpod for more!

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SVU S2 EP 14 "Paranoia" This week the squad investigates the sexual assault of a fellow officer. Though the crime appears to be the work of a serial offender, the gang is confused when everyone, even the victim herself, seems to stand in the way of solving the case. Is this another conspiracy? Follow @elitesquadpod for more!

This week the Squad is on the trail of a mysterious gang of criminals. Following their trail will take them through some of the most extreme haunts in America (ok, just Texas and Louisiana) and put them in grave danger… it's Houses October Built y'all!That's right, we're talking about a different squad this week - five friends on the search for the ultimate scare. What they find is especially heinous…Follow @elitesquadpod for more!

SVU S2 EP 13 "Victims" This week, the gang has to investigate the murder of some disgusting pedophile. Suspects include Emma Roberts' dad, an old crone and Gloria. Elliot is yelling, Cragen is yelling, and Brittany and Paige are tired…because they were at a WEDDING. Follow @elitesquadpod for more

SVU S2 EP12 "Secrets" We're back! While investigating the suspicious murder of a beloved teacher, the Squad is introduced to the complicated (and in this case slightly affected) world of sex addiction.

SVU S2 EP11 "Abuse" Parents, watch your own damn kids. Olivia tries to make fetch happen when a case concerning a potential child predator turns out to be a big fat nothing. Instead of leaving well enough alone, she commits a cardinal sin: bothering rich people. Brass is not going to be happy.

SVU S 2 EP 10 "Consent" The squad heads back to Hanford U, this time to investigate the assault of a sorority sister. While a baseball-obsessed frat boy quickly rises to the top of the suspect list, there's more to this case than meets the eye. In the real world, Brittany and Paige start a feud with Tammy Blanchard.

Law & Order SVU S 2 EP 9 "Pixies" When a young girl is found murdered in Meatpacking, the Squad makes a few wild assumptions before finding themselves in the world of competitive gymnastics. A young Kate Mara and an actor with an unexpected tie to a recent hit show keep the detectives on their toes - oh and Maureen is here for some reason

SVU S2 EP8 "Taken" The Squad smells a hoax this week when they investigate a brutal rape that took place at a hotel promising maternal levels of safety. Benson refuses to sequester after a surprising loss. Follow @elitesquadpod for more!

SVU S2 EP7 "Asunder" Brass is super mad this week when our heroes must investigate a particularly tricky he said she said. He's a cop and she's just kind of awful.Meanwhile, we finally find out what Jeffries has been up to and Stabler runs afoul of Lloyd's Boys. Follow @elitesquadpod for more!

SVU S2 EP6 "Noncompliance" The Squad is 50/50 on behavior this week as they investigate the brutal assault and murder of an aspiring psychologist, bringing the subject of mental illness to the forefront. Later, Stabler tries out a new look during a hot dog date. Follow @elitesquadpod for more!

SVU S2 EP5 "Babykiller" Who thought an episode called Babykiller would be such a bummer?When a child is shot and killed by a fellow student, the squad must find the truth behind the shooter's motives. Follow @elitesquadpod for more!

SVU S2 EP3 "Closure Part 2" To quote Hulu's questionable log line - Harper Anderson's r*pist is at it again. That's right everyone, this is Closure Part 2! When an assault bears some unsettling similarities to a case from last season, the squad must reunite with some old friends and a smug enemy. A shocking alliance forms with deadly consequences, forcing Paige and Brittany to discuss the riveting issue of spousal privilege.

SVU S2 EP2 "Honor". It's Pucker Time people. The gang tries to make 'wilding' happen after a woman is found unconscious and maimed in Central Park, but a closer look at her life reveals a more complicated motive.Check out @elitesquadpod for more!

SVU S2 EP 3 "Closure Pt 2" In the second season opener, the gang must face the consequences of last episode's revelations. Meanwhile, Maureen sees a dead body, Stabler flies off the handle, we meet a “teenager” with a horrifying secret, and two iconic new arrivals will change the show forever.Follow @elitesquadpod for more!

Paige and Brittany bring it all back and wrap it all up with a recap of the masterpiece that is SVU Season 1. But first, Paige finally discusses the mysterious incident that sent Elite Squad Pod on a months-long hiatus.Follow @elitesquadpod for more!

Miss us? We can explain…but first please enjoy the long-awaited 25th episode of Elite Squad; the even longer-awaited recap of SVU S1 Episode 5 “Wanderlust”!Taking it back to October 1999, the Squad investigates the murder of a travel writer who was quite the ladies' man. Things get hairy when the victim's landlord and her daughter get involved, giving Stabler the rare opportunity to make it about himself. Follow @elitesquadpod on instagram for updates and content!

SVU S1 EP22 "Slaves" Cragen is furious when the squad is called to do their jobs and investigate a mysterious woman who left a dire message with a stranger. Meanwhile, Dr. Jackson is back for some psych evals and they go about as well as can be expected. Follow @elitesquadpod for more!

SVU S1 EP21 "Nocturne" In the second-to-last episode of Season 1, a guest star's Emmy-worthy performance traumatizes both the gang and your hosts. We cry - it's awkward. Back in Queens, Dickie invites a strange girl over for a Christmas story. Follow @elitesquadpod on Insta for more!

SVU S1 E20 "Remorse" When a reporter is attacked by two men, her coverage of her own story leads the gang to arrest a low life with only two shirts, two pairs of pants, and no friends. Then who is the second guy? Follow @elitesquadpod on insta for more!

SVU 1.19 "Contact" The squad heads underground to investigate a vicious and brazen predator attacking women on the subway. Benson and Stabler are sidelined by a cold and a nerd named Nick. Follow @elitesquadpod for more!

SVU Ep18 "Chat Room" The Squad is slapped hard by the 21st century after they uncover an online ring of predators. Maureen is back from vacation and Elliot is hell-bent on reminding her he is her FAH-THER. Follow @elitesquadpod on Insta!

SVU S1 EP17 "Misleader" The (fanged boy) ghost of episodes past haunt Detectives Brittany and Paige this week as they revisit the Scandoval Crisis, before plunging into a world of fake-sounding jobs, annual reports, and YAWN endowments. Follow @elitesquadpod for more!

SVU S1 EP16 “The Third Guy” After a 72-year-old woman is assaulted and murdered, the Squad is on the hunt for a third guy. During the fracas, Stabler and Benson take a stand against personal space as Cragen faces off with fellow baritone Emil Skoda. Follow @elitesquadpod for more!

Detectives Brittany and Paige run into their most baffling mystery yet, when they stumble across a gruesome crime: Entitled Part 2 is not available ANYWHERE.In other news, it's time to say a proper farewell to a legend. During his short time on SVU, he annoyed us, made us laugh, and… was kind of hot??? This is Brian's Song. Follow @elitesquadpod for more!

SVU S1 EP15 “Entitled” It's another two-part cliffhanger this week and the Gang's all here! SVU is joined by L&O proper as they investigate the murder of a ladies' man with an alarming collection of tryst trinkets.

SVU S1 EP14 “Limitations” Cragen and the Squad are sent to shame court (known as COMPSTAT) where they are tasked with identifying a serial rapist before the statute of limitations runs out. The investigation reveals one of the victims is harboring a disturbing secret. Follow @elitesquadpod for updates and more!

SVU S1 EP13 "Disrobed" Everyone is on their worst behavior when the murder of a corrupt Judge introduces the Squad to a local circuit of exploitation and abuse. Brittany and Paige grow suspicious of Cragan after a member of the team makes a sudden departure. Follow @elitesquadpod for updates and more content!

SVU S1 EP12 “Cabarets, spas, salons, rich boyfriends, hookers - what the hell are we talking about here people?” What the hell indeed. Detectives Porter and Agrella encounter their most bizarre rewatch yet, as they follow the gang through their investigation into the murder of an over-amorous multi-millionaire with a string of ex-lovers, each more long-winded than the last. To quote the famous poet, Gwenneth Stefani: this case is bananas. Follow @elitesquadpod on Insta for more!

SVU S1 EP11 "Bad Blood" Toxic masculinity is rife in this episode when the gang encounters a brutal murder, sibling rivalry, and a nice girl named Cindy Stocklash. So put your coworker in a headlock, grab your red vines, and settle in for another episode with more twists and turns than one of Cragen's tales! Follow @elitesquadpod on Insta for more content!

SVU S1 EP 10 "Closure Part 1" The star sign, Cancer, plagues Benson this week in both her personal and professional life as she and the gang investigate the assault of a woman with questionable taste in home decor. Meanwhile, could Paige and Brittany's friendship be threatened by a room full of dolls?Follow @elitesquadpod on Instagram for hilarious updates!

SVU S1 EP9 “Stocks and Bondage”: Scandal is the theme this week when a young, important finance lady is found dead in her apartment. The Squad must wade through a sea of over-shares and deduce if it was an act of self-harm, an accident, murder, or all three.Paige is given an opportunity to address the tragedy plaguing Bravoland.Time Stamp; 1min - 15min "Scandoval Recap"Follow @elitesquadpod on Instagram!

SVU S1 EP8 “Stalked” An ADA's brutal assault and murder puts the squad, namely Olivia, in the sights of a sadistic Dick with a lock box for an alibi.Follow @eliteaquadpod on Instagram for more!

This week's episode is a special tribute to Richard “The Belz” Belzer. In S2 EP4 “Legacy”, Munch leads the squad in a haunting case of child abuse that touches on the ghosts of his own past.We pay additional homage with a few fond facts and some lite conspiracy theories.Follow @eliteaquadpod on Instagram for more!

Rest In Peace Richard Belzer (1944 - 2023)The tragic murder of an 8-year-old boy brings forth a softer, more mature side of the Unit. Maureen gets a week off when the case reminds Elliot he has a son of his own.Brittany and Paige take a firm stance against parents.Follow @elitesquadpod on Instagram!

In EP 6, Maureen kills someone.(JK, but it's sus at best).Munch and Cassidy take the reins when a college sophomore is found murdered on campus. The two sports nuts stumble their way into a legacy of coverups, stalking and bigotry. Meanwhile, Cragan is haunted by his past.

…So, what happened was….Due to a few technical difficulties and broken spirits, today's episode will be shorter and a little different (but still amazing obviously).Included is a brief 2nd attempt at recapping S1 EP 5 “Wanderlust”, a movie plug from 1996, and a dialogue regarding yet another Bensler bait and switch. Special thank you to Tyler for our TIGHT new theme song!Follow Elite Squad on Instagram @EliteSquadPod

Law & Order SVU “Hysteria”. A young woman is found murdered in Times Square; the Squad becomes (rudely) aquatinted with a displaced and vulnerable population. Is Munch offensive and unsympathetic? You bet your Zestas.Follow Elite Squad on Instagram @EliteSquadPod

Law & Order SVU “…Or Just Look Like One” The Gang is on the case when a 16-year-old model is found abandoned in critical condition outside of the hospital. As they bob and weave through the questionable ethics of modeling and hard-partying doctors, Brittany and Paige pay homage to a gentleman with an extraordinary story.Follow Elite Squad on Instagram @EliteSquadPod

Law & Order SVU S1 EP2 "A Single Life"While running errands, Olivia stumbles on a crime scene involving the falling death of a 32-year-old woman. As they probe through the sordid details, the Gang is stymied by the victim's “alternative” lifestyle. Elsewhere, in Queens, the Stablers experience a death in the family.Original record date 11.3.22 (before Paige turned 32)Follow Elite Squad on Instagram @EliteSquadPod