Ep 1. Man Up

Detective Olivia Benson is back with the Special Victims Unit in the highly-anticipated season 20 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. The first episode is called "Man Up".

In "Man Up," the SVU squad is searching for a rapist that seems to have more than one target. Detective Olivia Benson has a feeling that the rapist may be a police officer, but with no concrete evidence to support her hunch, she fears the case will go cold. In the meantime, the squad is also keeping an eye on a young boy who is homeless and missing. They suspect he may be a potential victim of the rapist and recognize the urgency in finding him before he becomes the next victim.

The tension continues to build as the squad discovers that the rapist is targeting men. As they work to build the case, they are met with resistance from both police and civilian communities who don't believe that men can be rape victims. This adds an extra layer of difficulty to their search for the perpetrator.

As the investigation progresses, it becomes clear that the rapist is meticulous and intelligent, making it more difficult for the squad to catch him. As they work tirelessly to solve the case, the team must navigate personal challenges, including Benson's relationship with her son and the strain their work puts on their family lives.

"Man Up" is a high-stakes episode that delves into complex issues including gender roles, sexual assault, and the challenges of police work. Fans of the show will be excited to see the familiar faces of Benson, Rollins, and the rest of the SVU team as they work to bring the rapist to justice.

Overall, "Man Up" is a thrilling episode that sets the tone for the rest of the season. It is intense, emotional, and thought-provoking, all while maintaining the signature style and quality that viewers have come to expect from Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Fans of the show and newcomers alike will be hooked from beginning to end.