As the investigation into a sex-for-housing scheme expands, Benson's loyalty to Garland is tested. Rollins and Carisi try to keep their witness on board when a powerful congressman is identified as a suspect.
Tropes
- Call-Back: Olivia is threatened with traffic duty in Staten Island, just like Deputy Chief Dodds was.
- Crossover: Christopher Meloni makes an appearance as Elliot Stabler.
- Shout-Out: The episode title is an obvious one to The Empire Strikes Back.
