Law and Order
Advertisement
"Screwed"
SVU, Episode 8.22
Production number: 08021
First aired (US): 22 May 2007
First aired (CAN): 22 May 2007
First aired (AUS): 14 September 2007
  th of 502 produced in SVU  
th of 502 released in SVU
  th of 1271 released in all  
Darius Parker
Written By
Judith McCreary

Directed By
Arthur W. Forney

Summary[]

Darius Parker goes on trial for the rape and murder of a woman, and in the process digs up dirt on Elliot Stabler, Olivia Benson, Odafin Tutuola, Donald Cragen, and A.D.A. Casey Novak to use in his defense.

Plot[]

After leaving the court, Fin is met by his son who apologizes for telling Darius about the drugs. However, Fin isn't in a forgiving mood and tells Ken to get over himself once acknowledging he wasn't always there for him in his childhood.

Soon Stabler argues with Munch while Benson tried to mend the fences. The argument is brushed aside when Kathy walks in wanting to talk with her husband about something important. Kathy tells Elliot that she wants him to come back home not because of her ego but because she is pregnant with their fifth child.

Meanwhile, Benson meets with her brother, who questions her on why she did not tell him she was in trouble. Simon tells her that he lied for her while Benson is incredulous that he would do so because their relationship is already common knowledge. She begs him to go back home to his family while she faces the music, but Simon tells her that she is his family and he is not gonna stand by and let her suffer because of him. Hearing this, Benson appreciates her brother's concern but tells him she will handle it, as she goes went to the trial.

Cragen shows Detective Lake who is going to take over while the rest of them are on trial. Lake soon speaks to Fin and helps him find out that another cop gave Braden info.

Soon Darius confronts his mother on the stand, revealing all of her past deeds on him, despite him being her son. He questions her on the identity of her alleged rapist, as Teresa refuses to answer and says Darius won't like the answer but he presses her to reveal it to all. Teresa soon reveals that her own father raped her. This elicits shock from all, while Darius denies this though he is shocked to learn further but soon calls her a liar.

The verdict is given, and Darius is found not guilty at trial. Shortly after the trial, Novak is immediately called into the DA's office, Kathleen is arrested while her father supports her, Cragen gets called into a hearing, and Olivia meets with IA.

Outside the court, Darius meets Ken and Fin who both promptly disown him for what he did to the victim and the good detectives. Fin tells Darius that he will be back in court, as Darius believes that Fin will always be following him for the rest of his life. However, Fin says he won't bother with him, stating he'll never think about Darius again but knows Darius will always be in fear of that. He and Ken walk off, as Darius looks after them.

Cast[]

Main cast[]

Recurring cast[]

Guest cast[]

References[]

Quotes[]

Tutuola: My ex can be a pain in the ass.
Munch: I've had some experience with that. I'll give her your love.

Tutuola: [to Ken] You told Darius about the drugs and the gun, didn't you?
Ken Randall: Ten years ago! I mean, I looked in the glove box and found the stash. As usual, you screamed at me. I was ten.
Tutuola: There you go again. Will you change the channel?
Ken Randall: That, that right there is why I always went to Darius. Mom was so busy blaming you and you were so busy working, there was no one to hear me. How could I know he'd use it against you? How could I know he'd have a reason to?
Tutuola: [yelling] I wasn't there for you. Okay, you're angry. I get it. Get over it, man! Get a therapist. Work it out. I'm not trying to hear this right now!

Kathy Stabler: [to Elliot] You said you wanted to work things out. You said that you were ready to come home.
Elliot: Look, Kathy, I'm sorry.
Kathy: I don't care. Not about my pride, or my ego, or anything else. I need you to come home now, Elliot. Not for the kids. For me.
Elliot: What's changed?
Kathy: I'm pregnant.

Benson: [to Fin] You're gonna get through this. I want you to know that you have friends around here.
Tutuola: Thanks, especially for making sure my ex didn't become a fugitive.

Olivia: Simon? What are you doing here? This isn't a good time.
Simon Marsden: I know it's not. You're in trouble. I mean, you could have called me and told me yourself.
Olivia: You've been talking to Dean Porter.

Olivia: [to Simon]: There's nothing you can do except go be with your family, okay?
Simon: You are my family. That's why I told your captain I forced you to give me the money when I jumped bail.
Olivia: You did what?
Simon: That I threatened to reveal our relationship.
Olivia: He already knows our relationship.
Simon: I also said you had no idea I jumped bail at the time and you just wanted me out of your life.
Olivia: Well, then you lied to my superior officer.
Simon: So did you. You put your job and your freedom on the line for me. You think I'm gonna stand by and do nothing?

Allan James: You made sure I lost my rank because you couldn't resist making me look bad in front of the bosses. Now it's my turn.
Cragen: That was 15 years ago. Some people would call you obsessed.
James: I saw the opportunity and I took it.
Cragen: You weren't command material, Allen. You rose above your abilities; even a turd can float.
James: If the state loses this trial over the perception of police misconduct, they'll ask for your resignation.
Cragen: Which they won't get.
James: Then they'll transfer you to outer Mongolia.

Darius Parker: Do what I do. Feel nothing.
Ken Randall: I don't believe that Darius, mom said-
Darius Parker: Mom said what? Man, the bitch lied. Come on man, you too old to be this gullible Ken.
Ken Randall: I stuck by you!
Darius Parker: Oh, do you want a medal?
Ken Randall: I can't do it anymore.
Darius Parker: Yeah, well me either. I don’t want to know any of you.
Tutuola: You didn't get a free pass today.
Darius Parker: Always the cop, so what you gonna do follow me for the rest of my life?
Tutuola: I don't need to do that Darius. I'll never think about you again, that's all you will do.

Background information and notes[]

  • The title refers to something that is in imminent danger and difficult to overcome; it is basically describing Captain Cragen's job on the line, Detective Benson bringing money to her brother, who was being treated as a suspect (which happened in the episode "Florida"), and is caught by Internal Affairs, Detective Stabler's second eldest daughter, Kathleen, arrested because of the DWI and him covering it up (which happened in the season 6 episode "Blood"), and Fin and Casey's trial case against Fin's nephew Darius.
  • The music that plays at the end of the episode was originally from the movie Crash, which featured Ludacris in a prominent role.  The song is "Sense of Touch" by Mark Isham.
  • This episode shows the trial of Darius Parker, who was introduced in the episode "Venom". This also marks his final appearance.
  • Former prosecutors turned TV personalities Nancy Grace and Star Jones guest-star as themselves in this episode.
  • Chester Lake is transferred to the Manhattan Special Victims Unit after he was introduced as a member of the Brooklyn SVU in the episode "Outsider". He is added to main cast in the next episode, the season 9 premiere "Alternate".
  • Elliot Stabler's separation from his wife, Kathy Stabler, effectively ends in this episode when she reveals to him that she is pregnant with their fifth child. They had been separated since season six's "Doubt" and he even signed their divorce papers "Burned". However, he asked to come back home in the episode "Dependent" and they were intimate in the episode "Annihilated" which is how she got pregnant.
  • Kathleen Stabler is formally arrested for the DUI she sustained in season six's "Blood". Judge Elizabeth Donnelly says she knew about the DUI, which she mentioned in the episode "Responsible". In "Alternate", it is revealed that she was sentenced to community service.

Episode scene cards[]

1 2 3 4

Apartment of
Teresa Randall
167 West 131st Street
Monday, May 14

Trial Part 29
Tuesday, May 15

Trial Part 29
Tuesday, May 15

New York State
Courthouse
Thursday, May 17

5 6 7 8

Trial Part 29
Thursday, May 17

Rikers Island
Thursday, May 17

Trial Part 44
Friday, May 18

Internal Affairs Bureau
One Police Plaza
Friday, May 18

Previous episode:
"Pretend"
"Screwed"
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Season 8
Next episode:
"Alternate"
Seasons 1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526
Advertisement