A show with such dark subject matter -- sex crimes, stuff with children, etc. -- needs a little comic relief and that's where Richard Belzer's Munch comes in. We know the majority of the show is about Benson and Stabler, but Munch and Fin are just as great together. Belzer and Ice-T have such great chemistry on the series.

http://www.tvsquad.com/2011/04/30/nine-characters-who-deserve-more-screen-time/

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.tvsquad.com/media/2011/04/svu-nbc-150.jpg

I agree! In the earlier seasons, we saw much more of them. :(

they're the only reason to watch the show