SVU Characters' First and Last Scenes - Law & Order: SVU

Relive the first and last scenes of some of the most iconic SVU characters in the show's history.
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"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," now in its 21st season, makes television history as the longest-running primetime live-action series of all time. "Law & Order" chronicles the lives of the Special Victims Unit of the New York City Police Department, an elite squad of detectives who investigate crimes. As acting commander of the SVU, Lt. Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) leads with empathy and professionalism, all the while dealing with her difficult past, which influences the way she relates to the victims and perpetrators of each case. As Benson's second-in-command, Sgt. Odafin "Fin" Tutuola (Ice T) adds a unique sense of humor and undercover investigative experience. Det. Amanda Rollins (Kelli Giddish) has earned her place as an integral part of the team and Det. Dominick "Sonny" Carisi (Peter Scanavino) brings a fresh outlook and distinctive style of investigation to the squad.

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SVU Characters' First and Last Scenes - Law & Order: SVU

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[kpb]

It’s unreal how much I miss Barba, Cabot, and Huang 😩😩😩

[justkate_tm]

words can not express how much i miss munch and huang, i wish they'd pop back up from time to time

[meaninglessmeep]

I think that’s the most heartbreaking moment in SVU for me, not when Dodds died (though that’s still sad), not when Amaro left, but when Cragen said to Liv “There was nothing I could do, he turned in his papers.” When Elliot left without a word... no one knew that was coming, and I don’t know how many stopped watching because of that, but god am I just ecstatic he’s coming home

[oxkitkatxo]

Benson + Stabler + Finn + Munch + Cap’t Cragen = best yrs!!!

[Phruitfull]

ME Warner doesn't get her moment?? Tamara Tunie was integral to this show man

[mikhalaa]

Munch is my all time favorite character. He's the reason I always go back and watch old seasons

[zom]

The irony of Casey Novak saying "do I know you?" as one of her first Iines has to be a nod to the fact that she played a criminal (different character) investigated by Stabler and Benson on an earlier episode

[jordynmosing]

I firmly believe that Munch was comedic relief and no one can convince me otherwise

[aaast]

Rest Easy Munch, Thank You for your brilliant acting on Law and Order, you will be missed.🙏🙏

[em-prjv]

As much as I love the new SVU team, I stil miss the OG team so much. Those were the good days. Olivia, Elliot, Munch, Cragen, Fin, & Alex were the best SVU team in my opinion.

[ToruKun]

I remember seeing Munch's last appearance and thinking "Jeez, they're acting like he's gonna die or something", but with Richard Belzer passing away last week...it just hits different.
RIP the homie Munch, the best SVU character. 🍾🍾🙏🙏

[bangslamwham]

Novak deserves a better send-off than what we got.

[angemaidment]

BD Wong is one of my favourite, lesser-known actors. I’ve pretty much grown up watching him.

[justcallmejessz]

Alex Cabot will always be my favorite ADA. And I actually love the move she made.

[chloe_]

I so want Alex Cabot and Casey Novak back. In the courtroom.

[whimsicallymad]

Hopefully this isn’t the VERY LAST scene of Alex Cabot and Rafael Barba because THEY NEED TO COME BACK (permanently)

[mckayleem]

Gosh that last shot in Elliot’s last scene... just Benson and Stabler, they’re hands covered in blood, looking to each other across the room in shock. Hell of a thing to leave us with for 10 years.

[bernieatkins]

I have to admit one of the ones I miss the most would be Richard Belzer(John Munch). His wit, background knowledge on almost anything out of the ordinary, plus his ability to change the angle of approach on any case was unbeatable. They took a lot of it from his character's experience working for the Baltimore Police Department's Homicide Unit in Homicide: Life on the Street. Dann Florek played the character of Captain Donald Cragen to perfection. Too difficult to replace. Made the hardcore decisions that were needed including putting his team members in their place when they needed it. And was heavily involved in the cases. It's hard to choose one in particular when looking at the A.D.A.'s. I would take either of the following three. Stephanie March as Alexandra Cabot, Diane Neal as Casey Novak, and Raúl Esparza as Rafael Barba. They all played their roles well and all had their own traits. Very well scripted and any of the three would fit right back in.

[ryanherring]

Barba was such a great ADA. That man’s character arc is amazing.

[anneofgreengables]

I wonder if Munch, Cragen and even Nick will come to see Olivia get her reward. I miss all of them.