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Law & Order SVU: Famous Guest Stars

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  1. 3. Half a nursery rhyme's hill-climbing duo, or Scott of SVU's "Disabled"
  2. 5. Presses shirts, or Jeremy of SVU's "Mask"
  3. 6. Opposite of long, yet Martin's SVU character had the lengthy name Sebastian Ballentine
  4. 9. A Ghost Whisperer star visited SVU in "Behave": ___ Love Hewitt
  5. 12. A Gospel name for Perry, who traveled from Beverly Hills, 90210 to SVU's "Trials"
  6. 13. Winkler traded the Fonz's cool for SVU's 'Greed'; supply his first name
  7. 14. Twin Peaks' Agent Cooper brought this first name to SVU: ___ MacLachlan

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  1. 1. Sleepless in Seattle actress Wilson, later an SVU guest in "Delinquent"; first name
  2. 2. Precious metal plus a floating ice mass suggests this SVU guest's surname; her first name is Whoopi
  3. 4. Footloose's leading lady became SVU's Dede Aston: ___ Singer
  4. 6. Mamma Mia!'s Amanda, earlier seen as Tandi McCain on SVU
  5. 7. Jessica Fletcher's portrayer crossed into SVU as Eleanor Duvall
  6. 8. Before A Star Is Born, ___ Cooper played attorney Jason Whitaker on SVU
  7. 10. Ratched star Paulson, a guest in SVU's 'Shadow'; give her first name
  8. 11. Malcolm's TV mom Kaczmarek played a Suffolk County D.A. on SVU; give her first name

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Law & Order SVU: Landmark Seasons and Milestones

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  1. 1. Cassidy's first name, heard again when the original squad member returns in the season 13 finale
  2. 2. Kotcheff's first name in the show's longtime executive producer credits
  3. 4. Animal surname of the franchise's creator
  4. 5. Marsden's first name, revealed in season eight as the lead detective's half brother
  5. 8. ___ Crime, spinoff launched alongside the show's 2021 reunion storyline
  6. 11. First name of the franchise's Emmy-winning creator
  7. 12. Cabot's familiar first name on the prosecution team introduced in season two
  8. 13. FBI agent Lewis's first name, introduced in season seven

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  1. 1. Richard ___, the comedian who played the squad's conspiracy-minded original veteran
  2. 3. First name of the actor who played the squad's original commanding officer
  3. 6. Andy Karl's season 17 sergeant answers to this first name
  4. 7. Western whose 20-season run the series surpassed with season 21
  5. 8. Personal first name of the squad leader promoted to captain in the season 21 premiere
  6. 9. Striped animals that title the season 10 finale
  7. 10. Actress ___ Neal, who joined the regular cast in season five

Law & Order SVU: Crossovers with Chicago and Organized Crime

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  1. 6. Christopher ___, who returned to the Law & Order franchise in 2021
  2. 7. First name of Sophia Bush's detective on Chicago P.D.
  3. 8. Richard ___, the businessman played by McDermott on Organized Crime
  4. 10. Ayanna ___, the task force leader played by Danielle Mone Truitt
  5. 11. Isabel Gillies's longtime role as Elliot's wife, by first name
  6. 12. The detective half of the Halstead brothers, by first name
  7. 13. Sean ___, Brian Geraghty's patrol officer on Chicago P.D.

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  1. 1. Jason Beghe's badge-wearing alter ego
  2. 2. Tech specialist Slootmaekers's aviation-ready first name
  3. 3. Frank ___, Denis Leary's role on Organized Crime
  4. 4. Ayanna's rank when Organized Crime premiered
  5. 5. Dr. ___ Halstead of Chicago Med
  6. 8. Brent Antonello played Detective Jamie ___
  7. 9. Detective Bobby ___, played by Rick Gonzalez
  8. 11. Marina Squerciati's Burgess on Chicago P.D., by first name

Law & Order SVU: The Law & Order Franchise and Spin-offs

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  1. 1. Three-letter abbreviation for the franchise's longest-running spinoff
  2. 2. Network that premiered the original series in 1990
  3. 7. Cable network that began airing new Criminal Intent episodes in 2007
  4. 8. Casey Novak portrayer Diane ___
  5. 9. S. Epatha ___, longtime portrayer of Anita Van Buren
  6. 11. Chris who portrayed Mike Logan in two franchise series
  7. 12. Benjamin behind detective Rey Curtis
  8. 13. Courtney B. ___, who portrayed prosecutor Ron Carver
  9. 14. Elisabeth who played prosecutor Serena Southerlyn

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  1. 1. Surname shared by prosecutors Ben and his son Peter
  2. 3. Michael ___, Linus Roache's prosecutor with a sharp-sounding surname
  3. 4. Kathryn Erbe's detective on Criminal Intent
  4. 5. Criminal Intent sleuth played by Vincent D'Onofrio
  5. 6. Sam behind Jack McCoy's long courtroom career
  6. 10. Jerry who gave Lennie Briscoe his weary wit

Law & Order SVU: Cast Changes Over the Years

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  1. 1. Cold Case actor who joined SVU as Nick in season 13
  2. 5. ___ Tergesen, Meloni's Oz costar and a 2010 SVU guest star
  3. 6. Tamara ___, who became a regular as medical examiner Melinda Warner
  4. 7. Esparza's first name, familiar to fans of prosecutor Rafael
  5. 9. Surname of Jasmine Batchelor's officer Tonie, introduced in season 24
  6. 11. Nick ___, who moved to California after season 16
  7. 13. Short first name of Hyder's squad member, who exited in the season 23 premiere
  8. 14. Original squad boss's surname, before Olivia took the reins

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  1. 1. Scanavino's first name, introduced as Sonny Carisi in 2014
  2. 2. Giddish's first name, added to the opening credits in season 13
  3. 3. Monique's surname, part of the original ensemble portrayed by Michelle Hurd
  4. 4. Actress cast as Olivia for the 1999 pilot
  5. 8. First name of Beach's squad member, a regular in season 9
  6. 10. Burnett who played Detective Grace Muncy in season 24
  7. 12. ___ Beach, a season 9 regular following earlier guest appearances

Law & Order SVU: New York City Settings

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  1. 1. Manhattan's West Side neighborhood known for its many art galleries
  2. 2. City attraction where keepers care for animals on public display
  3. 4. Central ___, the green space that is home to the Metropolitan Museum of Art
  4. 5. New York's rapid transit system with numbered and lettered lines
  5. 7. Lower Manhattan neighborhood centered on Chinese shops and restaurants
  6. 10. Neighborhood food shop selling sliced meats and made-to-order sandwiches
  7. 11. ___ River, the tidal waterway beside Gracie Mansion
  8. 12. Indoor workout space with treadmills and weights

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  1. 1. Building where judges hear legal proceedings
  2. 3. Connected passenger cars that travel on rails
  3. 5. Designated rail stop where passengers board and exit
  4. 6. New York avenue whose name also refers to the city's professional theater industry
  5. 8. Waterfront platform extending over the water, often numbered in New York
  6. 9. Casual restaurant known for booths, counter seating, and all-day breakfasts

Law & Order SVU: Police and Courtroom Terms

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  1. 1. Small locked room where a prisoner is held
  2. 4. Money deposited to allow someone's release while awaiting legal proceedings
  3. 5. The P in NYPD on Law & Order: SVU
  4. 8. Sworn statements given while answering questions in a legal proceeding
  5. 11. Final finding of guilty or not guilty
  6. 12. Money charged as punishment for breaking a rule or law
  7. 13. Official stamp that authenticates a legal document

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  1. 1. Informal word for a member of a city's law enforcement force
  2. 2. Search ___, a document granting legal permission to examine a property
  3. 3. Official responsible for maintaining legal records and filings
  4. 6. Formal protest raised against a question during a legal hearing
  5. 7. Person who takes the stand to describe what they saw
  6. 9. Title for the head of a local law enforcement department
  7. 10. Solemn promise to tell the truth

Law & Order SVU: Olivia Benson and the Main Detectives

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  1. 3. Office furniture where SVU officers sit to write reports.
  2. 4. The show's home city is New ___.
  3. 5. Formal legal proceeding in SVU where a jury hears evidence and reaches a verdict.
  4. 7. An investigation handled by the SVU team.
  5. 9. NYC borough where SVU is based.
  6. 12. The U in SVU stands for this word.
  7. 14. Olivia's last name in SVU.
  8. 15. Rank Olivia earns after serving as lieutenant.

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  1. 1. Four-letter abbreviation on SVU officers' patrol cars.
  2. 2. Police district served by a local station, as seen in SVU.
  3. 3. Police job held by Amanda when she first joined SVU.
  4. 6. First word of the show's title, before '& Order: SVU'.
  5. 8. Actress ___ Hargitay, who played Olivia in the 1999 pilot.
  6. 10. Official addressed as 'Your Honor' in SVU.
  7. 11. Sergeant Tutuola's three-letter nickname.
  8. 13. Rapper ___-T, who joined SVU's cast in season 2.

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