| "Escape" | ||
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| ← | SVU, Episode 5.11 | → |
| Production number: E4415 First aired: 2 December 2003 | ||
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| Written By Barbie Kligman Directed By Jean de Segonzac | ||
Summary[]
A convicted sex offender escapes from prison and flees to New York to seek revenge on his stepson, who had testified against him. Mike claims that Lee is making this all up and wants to prove his innocence.
Plot[]
After more pressing, Lee admits that Mike didn't abuse him and he only accused him because of resentment and fear of his cousin. As he voices this, his mother walks in and had overheard everything, condemning him for his actions and how they ruined Mike's life. Lee states things were fine with just them, until Mike weaseled in but Carin states what he did is unforgivable and blames herself for raising a child without a soul. Her words emotionally shatter Lee.
Soon a protesting Jeremy is brought in by Tutuola and voices how this whole situation is bogus, before coming to face to face with Eckerson who he promises to sue for police brutality. However, the latter is not fazed, goading him to try and Benson reveals that his credibility is gone because Lee has told them everything. Seeing his cousin, Lee voices his anger at what he did. At first, Jeremy is confident that they will not be able to pin this on him because of Lee previously accusing his stepfather. However, Lee reveals that he feels ashamed for accusing the latter and wishes he had told the truth. Seeing this, Jeremy makes a pathetic excuse that they were just kids messing around while Benson admonishes him for messing around with the life of an innocent man. Jeremy is then taken away by Fin.
That night, Eckerson tells Benson that Michael's mother will get probation for her role in the escape and says if Michael recovers that he will not have to worry about going back to prison because the charges have been dropped while Benson is relieved to hear this. Eckerson tries to reconcile with Benson by asking her to drinks but she declines, as she states what they had was in the past, as Eckerson understands but they part on good terms.
Much later, Benson goes to the hospital and visits Michael who has regained consciousness and asks how he is doing. He voices how he is fine considering his circumstances, wishing the bullet had killed him and states that he can't go back to prison, as Benson informs him of the good news that Lee's cousin Jeremy has been identified as his real rapist and was arrested, as well as the fact that Michael won't go back to prison for his escape. Michael is happy to hear this even more so to hear from Benson that he will reunite with his mother and son Danny who are on the way.
Cast[]
Main cast[]
- Christopher Meloni as Detective Elliot Stabler
- Mariska Hargitay as Detective Olivia Benson
- Richard Belzer as Detective John Munch
- Diane Neal as A.D.A. Casey Novak
- Ice-T as Detective Odafin Tutuola
- B.D. Wong as Dr. George Huang
- Dann Florek as Captain Donald Cragen
Recurring cast[]
Guest cast[]
- Craig Bierko as Deputy Marshal Andy Eckerson
- Fionnula Flanagan as Sheila Baxter
- Nancy Allen as Carin Healy
- Jack Noseworthy as Jeremy
- Michael K. Williams as Dion Duane "Double-D" Gamble
- Milo Ventimiglia as Lee Healy
- Stephen Lang as Michael Baxter
- Michael McCormick as Isaac Sage
- Kevin Hagan as U.S. Marshal Depweg
- Elizabeth Bunch as Megan
- Daniel Whitner as Warden Baylin
- Tana Sarntinoranont as Bret Kim
- David Anzuelo as Officer Pat Carson
- Chris McGarry as Officer Palmer
- Lev Gorn as N.J. SWAT Sharpshooter McKenzie
- Drucie McDaniel as Maxine
- Ray Luetters as Dr. Sylvan
- Andrew Steinmetz as Danny Healy
- Lou Cantres as C.O. Albert Martinez
- James Weber as C.O. Edwards
- Awa Fall as Hooker
- Tosado Wong as Zip
References[]
- Garden State Memorial Hospital
- Jersey Shore
- Lydia Hotel
- New Jersey
- Virginia
- United States Marshals Service
- SWAT
Quotes[]
- Cragen: Elliot, how do you know Eckerson?
- Stabler: Before Andy went Federal, he was NYPD. Oh, and he also used to date Olivia.
- Andy Eckerson: [to Olivia] You know, I don't just kick doors down. I can actually talk to people.
- Benson: God, you're even more cynical than I remember.
- Eckerson: Why, because I chase criminals and you baby-sit victims?
- Benson: You know, even when you were a detective, it was never about the victims. It's always been about the rush with you.
- Eckerson: You liked it when you first met me.
- Benson: Yeah, 'till I realized it would put you in a body bag.
- Eckerson: What the hell's she doing? She's going to get herself killed.
- Cragen: She's connecting.
- Lee Healy: Mom, it's not your fault.
- Carin Healy: Yes, it is. I raised a son with... no heart.
- [as he is arrested for the rape]
- Jeremy: This is wrong. I didn't do anything!
- Tutuola: You obstructed justice, hindering prosecution, plus you're a lyin' piece of crap, but we're not gonna charge you with that one.
- Michael Baxter: Det. Benson.
- Benson: How you doin'?
- Michael Baxter: Not too bad, considering I got a hole in my chest. Kind of wish the bullet had hit my heart. I can't go back to prison.
- Benson: You're not. We know that you didn't rape Lee. It was his cousin Jeremy.
- Michael Baxter: You can prove it?
- Benson: Already have. You're going to be a free man, Mike. Your mother is on her way over here. So is Carin, who's bringing Danny. She wants him to get to know his father.
Background information and notes[]
- Double D is found hiding out in Room 213 of the Lydia Hotel, the same room in the same hotel where Olivia found Horace Gorman's body in the episode "Control".
- Andy Eckerson used to be an officer for the NYPD and he briefly dated Olivia.
Episode scene cards[]
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Apartment of Lee Healy |
Lydia Hotel |
Garden State |
Office of |
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