Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 22 -

Due to production delays caused by the pandemic, Season 22 consists of , making it one of the shortest seasons in the franchise's history. The season addresses contemporary social issues, including racial bias in policing and the impact of the global health crisis on the criminal justice system. Key Plot Arcs

Return of the Prodigal Son (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit) Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 22

: The premiere, "Guardians and Gladiators," forces Captain Benson and her squad to confront their own racial biases and police methods following a high-profile incident in Central Park. Due to production delays caused by the pandemic,