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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S22E1 — Guardians and Gladiators

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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit•Season 22•Episode 1

Guardians and Gladiators

5.8/10 · 1,102 votesNov 12, 202043 min

Ranked #16 of 16 in Season 22•−1.9 vs season avg

When the squad tries to solve an assault in Central Park, they are hampered by their own blind spots and a community that is losing trust in the police.

Directed byNorberto Barba

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Cast6

Mariska Hargitay

Mariska Hargitay

Olivia Benson

Ice-T

Ice-T

Odafin 'Fin' Tutuola

Kelli Giddish

Kelli Giddish

Amanda Rollins

Peter Scanavino

Peter Scanavino

Dominick 'Sonny' Carisi Jr.

Jamie Gray Hyder

Jamie Gray Hyder

Katriona Tamin

Demore Barnes

Demore Barnes

Christian Garland

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Norberto Barba

Norberto Barba

Director

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Leon Ortiz-Gil

Editor

Julie Martin

Julie Martin

Story

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Michael Green

Director of Photography

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Warren Leight

Story

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Monet Hurst-Mendoza

Teleplay

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Brendan Feeney

Teleplay

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Oscar Rene Lozoya II

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Denis Hamill

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Episode Summary

"Guardians and Gladiators" is episode 1 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 22. It scored 5.8/10 from 1,102 votes, ranking #16 of 16 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Norberto Barba, it aired on November 12, 2020.

Next: E2 · Ballad of Dwight and Irena Best of Season 22