Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 14 Guide

: A nod to the Fifty Shades of Grey phenomenon.

: This was the first season to feature crossovers with Law & Order: Criminal Intent , bringing back Kathryn Erbe as Lieutenant Alexandra Eames for two episodes: "Acceptable Loss" and " Poisoned Motive ". Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 14

: Based on the Penn State/Jerry Sandusky child abuse scandal. : A nod to the Fifty Shades of Grey phenomenon

: The two-part premiere, "Lost Reputation" and "Above Suspicion," follows Captain Don Cragen (Dann Florek) after he wakes up next to a murdered escort, forcing the squad to clear his name while he is suspended. : The two-part premiere, "Lost Reputation" and "Above

The season kicks off with a high-stakes prostitution scandal that hits too close to home.

: Titled "Manhattan Vigil," this episode features a kidnapping that mirrors an unsolved case from 13 years prior, forcing Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Munch (Richard Belzer) to confront past failures. Cast Transitions and New Blood

: The season delves deeper into Detective Amanda Rollins' (Kelli Giddish) backstory, introducing her troubled sister, Kim, whose presence creates chaos for the squad. Critical Reception