As Bell's squad devises a strategy to officially investigate the Westbrook case, Chief Bonner grapples with unresolved questions about her past and her cherished hometown. Meanwhile, Stabler awaits the conclusion of his IAB inquiry.
The team works to take down a large-scale drug operation disguised as a local honey farm. In Stabler's absence, Randall searches for Joe Jr. on his own and ends up in a bind.
Reggie is arrested and informed of Elliot identity, he now needs to decide whether to cooperate. The DA hesitates whether to use him or Edmund Ross. Kosta sends Elliot to kill Reggie.
As OCCB and SVU close in on a callous and desperate suspect, the US Attorney benches Stabler and Benson. Bell and Fin must lead the team on a perilous task. Rollins confronts a witness who refuses to cooperate.
As Stabler confronts the truth about his father, he unknowingly affects his situation with the Brotherhood. The task-force works to track down Webb, who's gone off the grid. Donnelly will stop at nothing to ensure he isn't caught.
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.
While Jet steps into the field to secure necessary intel for the team, Bell considers a proposition from Congressman Kilbride; Albi takes drastic measures to keep a secret safe; Stabler and Benson air some long-standing grievances
Stabler discovers Flutura's true role in the family business; Bell asks a favor from Kilbride to move her case forward; Bernadette and Eli adjust to their new living situation.
The squad backs up Stabler in pursuing a murder case outside of their jurisdiction as an unlikely ally provides a key piece of evidence; Bell works to find a way to get Stabler back on the job.