What to Expect from Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 26 Episode 17: Accomplice Liability
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 26 Episode 17, “Accomplice Liability,” finds Carisi on the other side of the stand as he steps in as a witness. After being held hostage on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 26 Episode 8, “Cornered,” he must testify about what happened, what he saw, and what was done to him.
Ever since the hostage situation, Carisi has been struggling with what happened, bringing his trauma to other cases and refusing to face the aftermath. Now, he has no other option but to take the stand and face the music. Can he do it? Or will he lose control?
Amanda Rollins is coming back to the show to give her husband the support he needs. Will this be enough to keep him in line?
Meanwhile, Benson helps a rape survivor who is struggling with her recovery. The captain will have to find a way to be there for her friend and for the victim.
Here’s everything you need to know about this episode, including the air date, cast, promo, and how to watch.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 26 Episode 17 Details
- Title: “Accomplice Liability”
- Air Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025
- Time: 9:00 pm ET
- Network: NBC
- Writer: David Graziano and Julie Martin
- Director: Juan Campanella
How to Watch Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 26 Episode 17
- Live: NBC at 9:00 pm ET
- Streaming: Available next day on Peacock
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 26 Episode 17 Description
Carisi attempts to put aside his role as prosecutor to serve as a witness in a trial; Benson tries to help a rape survivor struggling with her recovery.
Guest Stars & Returning Characters
- Main Cast: Mariska Hargitay (Olivia Benson), Ice T (Fin Tutuola), Peter Scanavino (Dominick Carisi), Octavio Pisano (Joe Velasco), Kevin Kane (Terry Bruno), Juliana Aidén Martinez (Kate Silva), and Aimé Donna Kelly (Renee Curry)
- Guest Stars: Miles Dausuel as Marquis Wallace and Garikayi Mutambirwa as Miles Jones
- Notable Returns: Kelli Giddish as Amanda Rollins
Promo
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What are your hopes for this episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below, and be sure to catch up with our review of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 26 Episode 16, “Let Me Bring Pardon,” right here.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit airs Thursdays at 9/8c on NBC.
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