Law & Order: Special - Victims Unit - Season 22

: The season features the highly anticipated return of Christopher Meloni as Elliot Stabler in the crossover episode "Return of the Prodigal Son." This served as the launchpad for the spin-off, Law & Order: Organized Crime .

: The premiere, "Guardians and Gladiators," forces Captain Benson and her squad to confront their own racial biases and police methods following a high-profile incident in Central Park. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 22

: Sergeant Fin Tutuola (Ice T) faces a legal battle and deposition related to a past lawsuit, while Detective Amanda Rollins (Kelli Giddish) and Officer Kat Tamin (Jamie Gray Hyder) handle a series of domestic and undercover cases. Main Cast & Characters : The season features the highly anticipated return

Due to production delays caused by the pandemic, Season 22 consists of , making it one of the shortest seasons in the franchise's history. The season addresses contemporary social issues, including racial bias in policing and the impact of the global health crisis on the criminal justice system. Key Plot Arcs Main Cast & Characters Due to production delays

Return of the Prodigal Son (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit)