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The Best Episodes Written By Kathy Dobie

Every TV Episode Written by Kathy Dobie Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 25 Episode 4 - Duty to Report
    9.5/10(4 votes)

    S25:E4

    When Chief McGrath's daughter discloses a sexual assault, Benson must balance the intricacies of the investigation with McGrath's impulsive actions.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kathy Dobie

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  2. undefined Season 23 Episode 10 - Silent Night, Hateful Night
    9.3/10(3 votes)

    S23:E10

    The SVU is called in to help investigate a wave of hate crimes on Christmas Eve. Rollins catches up with an old flame.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kathy Dobie

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  3. undefined Season 26 Episode 20 - Shock Collar
    9.2/10(6 votes)

    S26:E20

    When a car with a young girl in the backseat is stolen, the SVU investigates whether it was a crime of opportunity or a targeted abduction.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kathy Dobie

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  4. undefined Season 23 Episode 7 - They'd Already Disappeared
    9.0/10(3 votes)

    S23:E7

    When a teenage sex worker disappears, Rollins and Velasco find a key clue in a pile of neglected missing persons reports.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kathy Dobie

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  5. undefined Season 26 Episode 19 - Play with Fire (II)
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    S26:E19

    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 starts on Law & Order S24E19 Play with Fire (I).

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kathy Dobie

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  6. undefined Season 21 Episode 5 - At Midnight in Manhattan
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    S21:E5

    The detectives are spread thin when three major cases come in at midnight. Rollins and Carisi argue over an arrest.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kathy Dobie

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  7. undefined Season 21 Episode 11 - She Paints for Vengeance
    8.7/10(3 votes)

    S21:E11

    After a sexual assault investigation is stalled for months, a woman puts her accusations against a popular athlete on a billboard.

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    Writer:Kathy Dobie

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  8. undefined Season 26 Episode 11 - Deductible
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    S26:E11

    A young boy seeks help when his sister doesn't come home from work. Benson and Carisi suspect a woman's assault was prearranged by a third party.

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    Writer:Kathy Dobie

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  9. undefined Season 22 Episode 7 - Hunt, Trap, Rape, and Release
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S22:E7

    Benson teams up with Lt. Barek and the Bronx SVU to track down a serial rapist with victims in both boroughs.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kathy Dobie

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  10. undefined Season 26 Episode 2 - Excavation
    8.4/10(7 votes)

    S26:E2

    Devastating repressed memories come back to a woman when she finds an old notebook in her family home. Bringing charges in a decades-old crime proves even more difficult for Carisi when a powerful judge stalls the case.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kathy Dobie

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  11. undefined Season 24 Episode 14 - Dutch Tears
    8.4/10(5 votes)

    S24:E14

    A recently released convict goes looking for his arresting officer, Fin Tutuola; Carisi tries to get an arrest warrant without a positive suspect ID.

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    Writer:Kathy Dobie

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  12. undefined Season 22 Episode 12 - In the Year We All Fell Down
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    S22:E12

    Benson walks into a hostage situation at a neighborhood restaurant. Rollins tries to help her father after he's hospitalized.

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    Writer:Kathy Dobie

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  13. undefined Season 23 Episode 18 - Eighteen Wheels a Predator
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    S23:E18

    Rollins and Fin investigate an assault in Kentucky that has striking similarities to a victim found in Central Park. Benson receives intel that turns the case upside down.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kathy Dobie

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  14. undefined Season 22 Episode 16 - Wolves in Sheep's Clothing
    8.2/10(4 votes)

    S22:E16

    While Fin and Phoebe make wedding plans, Benson and Rollins try to help a homeless single mother who’s being trafficked in exchange for safe housing.

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    Writer:Kathy Dobie

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  15. undefined Season 25 Episode 8 - Third Man Syndrome
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    S25:E8

    A brutal assault in the street leads Carisi to pursue hate crime charges. Benson must support a homebound witness too scared to speak up.

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    Writer:Kathy Dobie

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  16. undefined Season 21 Episode 7 - Counselor, It's Chinatown
    8.0/10(7 votes)

    S21:E7

    The SVU joins an under cover task force in busting a human trafficking ring.

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    Writer:Kathy Dobie

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  17. undefined Season 23 Episode 15 - Promising Young Gentleman
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    S23:E15

    Carisi's niece helps a friend report a sexual assault. Benson investigates a college's secret society that preys on female students.

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    Writer:Kathy Dobie

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  18. undefined Season 24 Episode 4 - The Steps We Cannot Take
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    S24:E4

    A home invasion and kidnapping lead the SVU to a shocking discovery; Muncy tries to fit in with the squad.

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    Writer:Kathy Dobie

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  19. undefined Season 24 Episode 20 - Debatable
    7.5/10(4 votes)

    S24:E20

    Benson tries to help a student after she's assaulted on a field trip. Fin suspects a witness in the case may not be telling the whole truth.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kathy Dobie

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  20. undefined Season 24 Episode 7 - Dead Ball
    6.8/10(4 votes)

    S24:E7

    When the case against a popular sports star falls through, Benson digs into the suspect's past to uncover additional victims. Velasco is disappointed when he meets one of his heroes.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Kathy Dobie

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  21. undefined Season 22 Episode 8 - The Only Way Out Is Through
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    S22:E8

    Benson helps two sisters get closure from a harrowing childhood assault. Kat's cousin reaches out for help.

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    Writer:Kathy Dobie

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  22. undefined Season 21 Episode 19 - Solving for the Unknowns
    6.7/10(3 votes)

    S21:E19

    The SVU struggles to find a serial predator who uses a date rape drug that leaves no evidence behind. Rollins receives some good news.

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    Writer:Kathy Dobie

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Kathy Dobie Ratings Summary

"Duty to Report" is the best rated episode written by Kathy Dobie. It scored 9.5/10 from 4 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on February 8, 2024. It is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Silent Night, Hateful Night".