Ep 22. Influence

When a young girl is found dead in her bed with signs of sexual assault, the Special Victims Unit team is called in to investigate. As they delve into the case, they discover that the victim had become involved with an influential spiritual guru and his followers. The team soon realizes that the guru has a profound hold over his followers, and they become increasingly concerned for the safety of those who have come under his influence.

As they continue to investigate, the team is forced to confront their own biases and assumptions about religion and spirituality. Meanwhile, ADA Novak struggles to build a case against the guru, who seems to have an uncanny ability to avoid prosecution. When a second victim is found, the team becomes more determined than ever to bring the guru to justice.

With tension mounting and time running out, the team must work together to gather the evidence needed to put the guru away for good. But as they uncover more about the guru's methods and followers, they begin to realize that their task may be more difficult than they ever imagined.

Filled with intense emotional moments and complex ethical dilemmas, "Influence" is a gripping episode that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end. With powerful performances from the entire cast, this episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is not to be missed.