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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit · Season 13

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 13 episode 1: Scorched Earth

Aired 21 September 201144 minRated TV-14

8.2TMDB · 9 votesMark watched

Where to watch Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 13 in Australia

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 13 is streaming in Australia on Prime Video (subscription), Disney+ (subscription, listed for the whole show) and Netflix (subscription). You can also buy it on Apple TV from $17.99 and Prime Video Store from $19.99.

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What happens in “Scorched Earth”

An African immigrant working as a maid accuses an Italian diplomat of rape, but is she really in it just for the money? Meanwhile, Stabler's return remains in doubt after his latest shooting.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is the season premiere of season 13.
  • It runs about 44 minutes.
  • Directed by Michael Slovis, written by David Matthews.
  • TMDB users rate it 8.2 out of 10 (9 votes).

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit trailer

The official trailer for the series (no preview of this episode has been published).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Michael Slovis
Writer
David Matthews
Guest stars
Stephanie March as Alexandra CabotTamara Tunie as Melinda WarnerFranco Nero as Roberto DistasioKathleen Garrett as Sofia DistasioJenna Stern as Elana BarthRon Rifkin as Marvin ExleyMichael Mastro as Judge SeraniJohn Earl Jelks as Mr. Achok

Credits: TMDB.

More from Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 13

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Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.