SVU: Benson and Stabler choose each other over the job

SVU S7 E19 Fault

“Promise me…if I get out of this alive…that you and I are going to have a more serious discussion about the nature of our relationship.”

The squad is looking for a man who murdered a whole family and kidnapped two children. When Stabler has a chance to rescue the boy, he instead rushes to help a wounded Benson - a choice that costs the child his life. Later, during an armed standoff, Olivia refuses to shoot their suspect because it may endanger Elliot. Realizing they are choosing each other over doing the job, the partners split up.

We're looking at Special Victims Unit season 7 episode 19 Fault. Our guest is Anita Flores from the "Caretalkers" podcast.

This episode is inspired by the real-life case of Joseph Edward Duncan.