S1·E16 The Third Guy
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 16
- Air Date
- February 25, 2000
- Runtime
- 44 minutes
- Director
- Jud Taylor
- Writers
- Lisa Marie Petersen, Dawn DeNoon
- Score
- 7.6/10 (18 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
Synopsis
An elderly woman is found tied up and sexually assaulted in her apartment, and suspicion is initially on the young men that had broken into her home and robbed her, but once the detectives are surprised to learn that the rape was committed after the robbery – by someone else.
Episode recap
In this episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, detectives investigate a case involving an elderly woman who was found tied up and sexually assaulted in her apartment. The initial suspects are a group of young men who had broken into her home and robbed her. However, further investigation reveals that the rape occurred after the robbery, perpetrated by someone else.
The detectives work to uncover the identity of the perpetrator and gather evidence to build a case. The episode focuses on the team's efforts to piece together the events surrounding the crime and bring the perpetrator to justice.
The case is part of the ongoing work of the NYPD's specially trained squad of detectives who investigate sex crimes. The team's dedication to justice is highlighted as they work to solve the case and bring closure to the victim.
The episode is part of the first season of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, a crime drama television series created by Dick Wolf. The series follows the work of the NYPD's Special Victims Unit as they investigate and prosecute sex crimes in New York City.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 1 Episode 16 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit air?
Season 1, Episode 16 ('The Third Guy') originally aired on February 25, 2000.
How long is Season 1 Episode 16 ('The Third Guy')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 44 minutes.
What happens in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 1 Episode 16?
An elderly woman is found tied up and sexually assaulted in her apartment, and suspicion is initially on the young men that had broken into her home and robbed her, but once the detectives are surprised to learn that the rape was committed after the robbery – by someone else....
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