Elite Squad: SVU in Review

SVU S3 Ep5 "Tangled" It’s an Elite Squad 2-parter! In Part 1 of our recap of "Tangled", the Squad investigates a brutal rape/homicide wracked with twists and turns. The forensics, including a half-eaten sandwich and death by pistol whipping, sends Huang into a scoffing tizzy. Follow @elitesquadpod for more!

SVU S3 Ep 4 "Rooftop" The ladies kick off this episode with a spirited discussion about linguistics, before diving into a fairly straightforward episode. This week the detectives find themselves on the hunt for a serial rapist with a penchant for young girls and rooftops. Follow @elitesquad for more!

SVU S3 Ep 3 "Stolen" The case of a STOLEN baby wraps up quickly, but provides the gang with a lead on a twelve-year-old cold case. Cragen takes this very personally, yells, and ruins a few lives along the way. In the real world, Detectives Paige and Brittany are once again mad at parents. Follow @elitesquadpod for more!

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 hei...

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!