Sergeant Benson juggles work and her new role as foster mother to baby Noah Porter. Amaro, now working the traffic beat in Queens, arrests an underage prostitute with connections to Noah's mother Ellie, who was "greenlit" by her pimp and brutally cuddled. Amaro's undercover work sets off a chain of events that puts everyone connected to the case - even baby Noah - in danger. Meanwhile, a new detective assigned to Manhattan SVU starts off on the wrong foot.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 16 Episode 1 of Law & Order: SVU was watched by 10,070,000 viewers, resulting in a 2.20 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

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Law & Order: SVU Season 16 Episodes...

• s16e01 - Girls Disappeared
• s16e02 - American Disgrace
• s16e03 - Producer's Backend
• s16e04 - Holden's Manifesto
• s16e05 - Pornstar's Requiem
• s16e06 - Glasgowman's Wrath
• s16e07 - Chicago Crossover (2)
• s16e08 - Spousal Privilege
• s16e09 - Pattern Seventeen
• s16e10 - Forgiving Rollins
• s16e11 - Agent Provocateur
• s16e12 - Padre Sandunguero
• s16e13 - Decaying Morality
• s16e14 - Intimidation Game
• s16e15 - Undercover Mother
• s16e16 - December Solstice
• s16e17 - Parole Violations
• s16e18 - Devastating Story
• s16e19 - Granting Immunity
• s16e20 - Daydream Believer (3)
• s16e21 - Perverted Justice
• s16e22 - Parent's Nightmare
• s16e23 - Surrendering Noah

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.