[s7e2] Design Apr 2026

Critics and fans alike point to "Design" as a quintessential "con" episode. It features:

While DNA tests surprisingly confirm Palmer is the father, the case takes a sharp turn when Troost’s willingness to settle for cash makes Benson and Stabler suspicious. The Twist: More Than One Perp [S7E2] Design

Fans on the Special Viewing Unit podcast noted it hits core Benson themes, specifically her own history as a product of rape, which adds a personal layer to her pursuit of justice. Critics and fans alike point to "Design" as

Including Lynda Carter as the matriarch and Mark McGrath in a supporting role. [S7E2] Design