Elliot Stabler returns to the NYPD to take on the city's most powerful organized crime syndicates and rebuild his life in the wake of a devastating personal loss.

Elliot and Bell take on 2 new faces to the task force, and investigate two seemingly unrelated crimes in hopes they'll be connected back to their case.

Elliot and Bell team up to investigate a major lead. Wheatley makes moves to elevate his business.

While the Wheatleys celebrate an important birthday, Benson joins a Stabler family gathering. Bell investigates an accidental death. Jet gets some off-site experience.

Stabler faces the consequences of a failed drug bust. Bell is forced to choose between the job and her family. Gina gets an unexpected visitor.

As Wheatley finalizes plans with a new client, Richie takes a big step in joining the family business.

Bell's family goes public with their lawsuit, which leads to almost-instant repercussions on the job. Angela tries to extract her children from Wheatley's clutches. Stabler puts the finishing touches on a long-awaited plan.