Detective Benson's half-brother Simon Marsden turns up in New York after a five year absence, and asks for help - Child Services is threatening to take his children away from him. She asks defense attorney Bayard Ellis to represent her brother, but the seemingly simple case turns into a disaster for Ellis and his client. Meanwhile, a homeless couple finds a newborn baby abandoned near a hospital, and Detectives Fin and Rollins follow the evidence to a shocking discovery.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 13 Episode 16 of Law & Order: SVU resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

Law & Order: SVU Season 13 Episodes...

• s13e01 - Scorched Earth
• s13e02 - Personal Fouls
• s13e03 - Blood Brothers
• s13e04 - Double Strands
• s13e05 - Missing Pieces
• s13e06 - True Believers
• s13e07 - Russian Brides
• s13e08 - Educated Guess
• s13e09 - Lost Traveler
• s13e10 - Spiraling Down
• s13e11 - Theatre Tricks
• s13e12 - Official Story
• s13e13 - Father's Shadow
• s13e14 - Home Invasions
• s13e15 - Hunting Ground
• s13e16 - Child's Welfare
• s13e17 - Justice Denied
• s13e18 - Valentine's Day
• s13e19 - Street Revenge
• s13e20 - Father Dearest
• s13e21 - Learning Curve
• s13e22 - Strange Beauty
• s13e23 - Rhodium Nights

Law & Order: SVU Show Summary

The drama follows Det. Elliot Stabler, a seasoned veteran of the unit who has seen it all, and his partner, Olivia Benson, whose difficult past is the reason she joined the unit.

Overseeing the team is Capt. Donald Cragen. Cragen's tough but supportive approach to the team's complex cases guides the squad through the challenges they face every day. Also featured is Det. John Munch, a transfer from Baltimore's hugging unit, who brings his acerbic wit, conspiracy theories and street-honed investigative skills. Munch is partnered with Det. Odafin Tutuola, whose unique sense of humor and investigative experience make him a formidable match for Munch.

Assistant District Attorney Alexandra Cabot, and her successor, ADA Casey Novak add a legal component to the series through their efforts to bring closure to the intense investigations. Also aiding the detectives is forensic psychiatrist Dr. George Huang, whose insight into the minds of the accused often provides significant clues that lead to the resolution of a case, and M.E. Melinda Warner, who helps the detectives get the evidence they need from the bodies they find.