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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 24 Episode 19 - Play with Fire (I)
    8.8/10(4 votes)

    #1 - Play with Fire (I)

    S24:E19

    A mysterious phone call to Capt. Benson of the SVU leads detectives to the scene of a brutal murder. When the SVU and the 2-7 uncover a pattern of rape and murder targeting marginalized women, Carisi and ADA Price team up to charge the suspect with multiple crimes. The crossover continues on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S26E19 Play with Fire (II).

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Art Alamo

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  2. undefined Season 25 Episode 16 - Fate's Cruel Joke
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Fate's Cruel Joke

    S25:E16

    After a woman's body is discovered in a suitcase, Price and Maroun disagree over the charges to bring against the prime suspect. Riley faces scrutiny when he's involved in an on-duty car accident.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Art Alamo

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  3. undefined Season 24 Episode 8 - Bad Apple
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Bad Apple

    S24:E8

    After a narcotics officer is shot in the back, Brady returns to her old precinct to investigate the murder. When the suspect's story doesn't add up, she enlists Shaw and Riley to discover the truth.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Art Alamo

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  4. undefined Season 23 Episode 11 - Castle in the Sky
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    #4 - Castle in the Sky

    S23:E11

    When a real estate developer is found dead in one of his buildings, Shaw and Riley sift through a long list of suspects. Dixon is concerned for the welfare of the defendant's young daughter.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Art Alamo

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  5. undefined Season 25 Episode 7 - Guardian
    8.5/10(5 votes)

    #5 - Guardian

    S25:E7

    When a high school sports star is murdered, the police find several suspects trying to make money off the victim's talent. Riley gets a new partner.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Art Alamo

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  6. undefined Season 24 Episode 1 - Catch and Kill
    8.4/10(7 votes)

    #6 - Catch and Kill

    S24:E1

    When a Brooklyn prosecutor is found slain in her apartment, Maroun takes drastic action to convince an eyewitness to come forward. Riley struggles to adjust to the new lieutenant in charge.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Art Alamo

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  7. undefined Season 22 Episode 19 - Private Lives
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #7 - Private Lives

    S22:E19

    Cosgrove and Shaw investigate the murder of a family physician whose outspoken politician wife suspects she was the intended target. Price and Maroun's case hangs in the balance when the defense calls one of the doctor's young patients to testify as a witness.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Art Alamo

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  8. undefined Season 23 Episode 7 - Balance of Power
    8.3/10(6 votes)

    #8 - Balance of Power

    S23:E7

    When a successful investor is murdered, Shaw and Riley dig into his life to identify his killer. DA Baxter puts pressure on Price and Maroun to make sure his first case in office is a success.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Art Alamo

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  9. undefined Season 24 Episode 11 - The Hardest Thing
    8.3/10(4 votes)

    #9 - The Hardest Thing

    S24:E11

    When a wealthy man is executed in his home, Shaw and Riley aim to determine who was greedy enough to want him dead. Price must try a difficult case amidst his father's failing health.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Art Alamo

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  10. undefined Season 25 Episode 11 - The Enemy of All Women
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #10 - The Enemy of All Women

    S25:E11

    A woman's mysterious death sets the detectives up against a suspect using high-tech surveillance against them. Maroun suspects a witness knows more about the defendant than she lets on.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Art Alamo

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  11. undefined Season 25 Episode 20 - Once Burned
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Once Burned

    S25:E20

    After a fire chief is found dead, Riley and Walker must uncover the truth within his squad's ranks.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Art Alamo

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  12. undefined Season 22 Episode 8 - Chain of Command
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    #12 - Chain of Command

    S22:E8

    When a decorated military veteran is found murdered in his own home, Cosgrove and Shaw work with his daughter to uncover an important clue. Price and Maroun must untangle the stories of other service members connected to the victim to make their case.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Art Alamo

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  13. undefined Season 23 Episode 2 - Human Innovation
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #13 - Human Innovation

    S23:E2

    When a prominent tech CEO is killed, Shaw and Riley untangle multiple leads to reveal a plot for retribution. Price and Maroun debate whether an overdue piece of evidence should be submitted to the jury.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Art Alamo

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  14. undefined Season 21 Episode 6 - Wicked Game
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #14 - Wicked Game

    S21:E6

    When a young man is found dead of an apparent overdose, Dixon fiercely pursues a homicide investigation as an old unsolved case comes back to haunt her. Price and Maroun risk putting a witness in harm's way to expose their suspect.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Art Alamo

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  15. undefined Season 23 Episode 8 - Facade
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #15 - Facade

    S23:E8

    Shaw and Riley investigate the death of a comedian after a subway altercation. When a suspect is arrested, Baxter insists they increase the charges despite Price's apprehension. At trial, a new witness comes forward to throw the case into question.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Art Alamo

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  16. undefined Season 21 Episode 4 - Fault Lines
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #16 - Fault Lines

    S21:E4

    After a family court judge is murdered, Bernard and Cosgrove dig into the many grievances against him; when the DA's office is faced with unforeseen challenges, Maroun takes matters into her own hands to save the case.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Art Alamo

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  17. undefined Season 21 Episode 8 - Severance
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #17 - Severance

    S21:E8

    When the CFO of a Fortune 500 company is found strangled in her home, Bernard and Cosgrove work to connect multiple dead ends to find her killer. The prosecution is faced with an uphill battle as McCoy and Price butt heads over a choice that could cost them the case.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Art Alamo

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  18. undefined Season 22 Episode 16 - Deadline
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #18 - Deadline

    S22:E16

    When a celebrated journalist is killed, Cosgrove and Shaw explore an unpublished report involving a prominent politician; Price and Maroun fight an uphill battle when their only credible witness is currently awaiting trial for another heinous crime.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Art Alamo

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  19. undefined Season 24 Episode 18 - Inherent Bias
    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #19 - Inherent Bias

    S24:E18

    A rising basketball star is shot dead, leaving the squad in a desperate scramble for leads. When the capture of a suspect doesn't go as planned, Shaw and Riley each take a firm stand on what they believe they witnessed.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Art Alamo

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  20. undefined Season 21 Episode 3 - Filtered Life
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #20 - Filtered Life

    S21:E3

    Bernard and Cosgrove investigate the disappearance of a social media star whose case takes the internet by storm. Price and Maroun must weigh their decisions regarding the case against the wishes of the missing woman's family.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Art Alamo

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  21. undefined Season 22 Episode 2 - Battle Lines
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    #21 - Battle Lines

    S22:E2

    Things aren't what they seem when a politician's daughter is found dead after an apparent mugging.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Art Alamo

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  22. undefined Season 22 Episode 10 - Land of Opportunity
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    #22 - Land of Opportunity

    S22:E10

    When a homeless migrant is murdered, evidence leads Cosgrove and Shaw to a mysterious cover-up at a construction site. Price and Maroun push a key witness to testify, knowing that speaking out could lead to legal consequences.

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    Writer:Art Alamo

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Art Alamo Ratings Summary

"Play with Fire (I)" is the best rated episode written by Art Alamo. It scored 8.75/10 based on 4 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 4/17/2025 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Fate's Cruel Joke".