Screwed (22 May 2007)

Fin's nephew, Darius, goes to trial and seems determined to take the unit down with him.

Director:

Arthur W. Forney

Writers:

Dick Wolf (creator), Judy McCreary

Stars:

Christopher Meloni, Mariska Hargitay, Richard Belzer

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Christopher Meloni	...	Detective Elliot Stabler
Mariska Hargitay	...	Detective Olivia Benson
Richard Belzer	...	Detective John Munch
Diane Neal	...	A.D.A. Casey Novak
Ice-T	...	Detective Odafin 'Fin' Tutuola
BD Wong	...	Dr. George Huang (credit only)
Tamara Tunie	...	Dr. Melinda Warner
Dann Florek	...	Captain Donald Cragen
Adam Beach	...	Detective Chester Lake
Steven Weber	...	Matthew Braden
Ludacris	...	Darius Parker (as Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges)
Michael Weston	...	Simon Marsden
Ernest Waddell	...	Ken Randall
Jack McGee	...	Lieutenant Allan James
John Schuck	...	Chief of Detectives Muldrew

Storyline

The trial of Darius Parker begins and his defense focuses on the conduct of the SVU. He exposes several secrets, like Stabler's intervening for his daughter when she was arrested, and Fin during his days as a narcotics cop. Olivia is in trouble for helping her brother.

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Plot Keywords:

detective john munch

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 May 2007 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Wolf Films, NBC Universal Television

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Detective Olivia Benson: There is nothing you can do except go be with your family, okay?
Simon Marsden: You are my family. That's why I told your captain I forced you to give me the money when I jumped bail.
Detective Olivia Benson: You did what?
Simon Marsden: That I threatened to reveal our relationship.
Detective Olivia Benson: He already knows our relationship.
Simon Marsden: I also said that you had no idea I jumped bail at the time and you just wanted me out of your life.
Detective Olivia Benson: Well, then you lied to my superior officer.
Simon Marsden: So did you.

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Soundtracks

"Sense of Touch"
by Mark Isham

User Reviews

One of the best episodes in the series long run

The aptly titled "Screwed" reveals kinks in the SVU armor as a trial exposes some of the division's "bending" of the law. This installment demonstrates that sometimes police departments turn the other cheek when it comes to matters concerning other officers and, on occasion, their family members.

The storyline also reveals a showing revelation about Finn's nephew, well-played by rapper/actor Ludicrous. LisaGaye Hamilton is equally as good in the role of Finn's ex-wife and the nephew's mother.

"SVU" is known for its stellar roster of guest stars and this one scores in that arena. In addition to Ludicrous and Hamilton, the episode features Steven Weber ("Wings) and in recurring roles, Judith Light as Judge Donnelly, Ernest Waddell as Fin's son, and John Schuck returns as the chief of detectives. Star Jones and Nancy Grace appear, of course, as themselves.

As usual, all of the regular cast members excel as they usually do and with such a crowded entry, each of them has his/her moment or two.

Why this installment didn't get an Emmy or two is one of TV's injustices.