The Best Episodes Written By Michael Carnes

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.5/10(6 votes)

   #1 - Aperture

   S26:E215/8/2025

   When an assault at gunpoint is witnessed through a neighboring window, the squad scrambles to locate the victim to confirm she's safe. A threat to extort the victim's family leads to a shocking suspect.

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   7.5/10(3 votes)

   #2 - Call of the Void

   S1:E11/7/2021

   Forced into mandatory retirement, Ben goes to a small coastal town in Mexico to finish construction on his ex-partner's fishing cabin and in the process, crosses paths with a young woman who needs his help.

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   Writer:Michael Carnes

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   7.5/10(3 votes)

   #3 - Silver or Lead

   S1:E21/7/2021

   Pursued by trackers, Ben and Maria Elena embark on a dangerous journey through the desert in order to reach the U.S.

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   7.2/10(4 votes)

   #4 - Carousel

   S25:E62/29/2024

   To identify a woman's attacker, the SVU must track down a mysterious suspect targeting tourists staying in hostels.

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   Writer:Michael Carnes

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   7.0/10(4 votes)

   #5 - Blood & Whiskey

   S1:E310/20/2022

   Presented with a challenge, Abby cleverly uncovers an opportunity to undermine the Sheriff. Hoyt grows tired of playing second fiddle to Calian in the eyes of Lucia's family before the two must work together to fend off a team of bandits. Calian's drive to help, however, may jeopardize his standing within his tribe. Kate is relentless in her pursuit of information on Abby, Kai once again proves himself invaluable, and Gus grapples with the trauma that comes with wearing the badge.

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   Writer:Michael Carnes

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   6.7/10(3 votes)

   #6 - King Tide

   S1:E51/7/2021

   With limited options and his family's lives at risk, Ben attempts a desperate exit strategy -- one with potentially dire consequences.

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   4.4/10(5 votes)

   #7 - The Pittsburgh Windmill

   S1:E112/16/2023

   Abby proposes a scheme to reroute the railroad away from Calian's tribal land. Tom finds the tables turned while attempting to take down his brother. Kate and Kai navigate their fractured friendship while Gus remains convinced that Tom is up to no good.

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   Writer:Michael Carnes

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