Episode
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Abuse
Overview
Parental neglect may have led to the tragic death of the son of two famous singers, leading them to fear for his sister. Benson develops a strong attachment to the girl who has a history of serious injuries.
Details
- Series
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 11
- Air date
- 2001-01-26
- Runtime
- 44 min
Episode context
Abuse is Episode 11 in Season 2 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. It aired on 2001-01-26. The runtime is 44 min.
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