"Abuse" | ||
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← | SVU, Episode 2.11 | → |
Production number: E1415 First aired: 26 January 2001 | ||
Teleplay By Dawn DeNoon & Lisa Marie Petersen Story By Dawn DeNoon, Lisa Marie Petersen & Gwendolyn M. Parker Directed By Richard Dobbs |
Summary[]
Detectives Benson and Stabler suspect parental neglect may have led to the tragic death of the son of two famous singers.
Plot[]
The detectives investigate a case where musician Ricki Austin's son, Corbin was hit by a car on his 10th birthday. As the case grows further, Olivia develops a strong attachment with the younger daughter, Ashley who has a history of suspicious injuries. As Olivia attempts to investigate the cause of Ashley's injuries, Ricki files a restraining order against her, putting Olivia's job on the line.
Cast[]
Main cast[]
- Christopher Meloni as Detective Elliot Stabler
- Mariska Hargitay as Detective Olivia Benson
- Richard Belzer as Detective John Munch
- Stephanie March as A.D.A. Alexandra Cabot
- Ice-T as Detective Odafin Tutuola
- Dann Florek as Captain Donald Cragen
Recurring cast[]
- Tamara Tunie as M.E. Melinda Warner
- Leslie Ayvazian as Judge Susan Valdera
- Carolyn McCormick as Dr. Elizabeth Olivet
- Craig Wroe as Attorney James Woodrow
Guest cast[]
- Christine Andreas as Ricki Austin
- Michael Weaver as David Russo
- Babo Harrison as Connie
- Francesca Faridany as Sarah
- Hayden Panettiere as Ashley Austin Black
- Amy Bouril as Holly
- Teresa Yenque as Housekeeper
- Ryan Woodring as Dr. Mandolar
- Timur Kocak as Heavy Hitter #1
- Allen Fitzpatrick as Dr. Safford
- Bill Fairbairn as Heavy Hitter #3
- Ben Epps as Officer Grant
- Brian Cahill as Uniform Policeman
- Christopher Burns as Officer Hall
- James Weston as Edwards
- Fiddle Viracola as Mrs. Rogueford
- Carole Troll as Mrs. Laughlin
- Paul Tiesler as Corbin
- Peter Samuel as Headmaster Parsons
- Josh Prince as Heavy Hitter #2
- Michael Phelan as Seth
- LaTonya Borsay as Marianne Weston
References[]
- Jared Black
- Black Plague
- People
- Rolling Stone
- Crestborne School
- NSYNC
- 27th Precinct
- Laight Street Shelter
- Serena Benson
Quotes[]
- Olivia Benson: Who, Ashley? What happened? Is she okay?
- John Munch: No. She saw the new *NSYNC video and was sadly disappointed, as was I.
- Ricki Austin: Leave us alone!
- Olivia Benson: Ricki, your daughter needs help.
- Ricki Austin: Get away before I call the police!
- Olivia Benson: Mrs. Austin, I AM the police!
- Elliot Stabler: There's nothing we can do. She's not abused. She's not neglected.
- Olivia Benson: She's not loved.
Background information and notes[]
- Actress Hayden Panettiere, who played Ashley Austin Black in this episode, would return to Special Victims Unit in the season six episode "Hooked" as Angela Agnelli.
- Stabler mentions it has been a month since Olivia's mother, Serena Benson, died. Olivia found out about her death in the episode "Taken".
Episode scene cards[]
1 | 2 | 3 |
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Home of Ricki Austin |
Apartment of |
The Crestborne School |
4 | 5 | 6 |
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New York |
Hi-Frequency Studios |
Manhattan Family Court |
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Next episode: "Secrets" |