Hargitay Returns to 'SVU' - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 10-26-2006, 10:12 PM

Mariska Hargitay will make her return to "Law & Order: SVU" next week, bringing the storyline that took her character away from the show full circle.

The episode, airing Tuesday, will bring Detective Olivia Benson back to New York when ADA Casey Novak (Diane Neal) asks her to help present evidence in a rape case. Doing so, however, could impact undercover work Benson has been doing in Oregon, where she's infiltrated an eco-terrorist group.

In real life, Hargitay has been on maternity leave. She gave birth to her first child, named August, with husband Peter Hermann in late June (she also won her first Emmy in August). She appeared in this season's premiere, which set up the undercover story, but has been absent for the past four episodes.

Connie Nielsen ("Gladiator," "One Hour Photo") has taken Hargitay's place for those four shows, playing Detective Dani Beck, a newcomer to the Special Victims Unit. She was initially signed for six episodes, so it's possible she'll still have some role in the coming weeks.

Tuesday's episode will also feature Vincent Spano (TNT's "The Engagement Ring") as an FBI agent who's been working with Benson on her undercover assignment.

ClassicTVGal · 10-29-2006, 01:47 AM

I didn't think this was her 'returning' episode. She isn't suppose to *fully* return until episode #9.

FOLrocks1 · 11-26-2006, 01:56 AM

I think this week's episode is her official return. I saw the previews from last Tuesday's epsiode.

10-26-2006, 10:12 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Hargitay Returns to 'SVU' Mariska Hargitay will make her return to "Law & Order: SVU" next week, bringing the storyline that took her character away from the show full circle. The episode, airing Tuesday, will bring Detective Olivia Benson back to New York when ADA Casey Novak (Diane Neal) asks her to help present evidence in a rape case. Doing so, however, could impact undercover work Benson has been doing in Oregon, where she's infiltrated an eco-terrorist group. In real life, Hargitay has been on maternity leave. She gave birth to her first child, named August, with husband Peter Hermann in late June (she also won her first Emmy in August). She appeared in this season's premiere, which set up the undercover story, but has been absent for the past four episodes. Connie Nielsen ("Gladiator," "One Hour Photo") has taken Hargitay's place for those four shows, playing Detective Dani Beck, a newcomer to the Special Victims Unit. She was initially signed for six episodes, so it's possible she'll still have some role in the coming weeks. Tuesday's episode will also feature Vincent Spano (TNT's "The Engagement Ring") as an FBI agent who's been working with Benson on her undercover assignment.
	__________________ The Key to the Kingdom of Heaven: John 3:3 *Money Doesn't Buy Happiness...But I'd Rather Cry in My Private Jet*

11-26-2006, 01:56 AM	#3
FOLrocks1 My favorite ladies! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 09, 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 4,103	I think this week's episode is her official return. I saw the previews from last Tuesday's epsiode.
	__________________ THE GOLDEN GIRLS! Sophia: (to Blanche) Fasten your seatbelt, slut puppie. This ain't gunna be no cakewalk. Blanche: I don't really mind Clayton being homosexual, I just don't like him dating men. Dorothy: You really haven't grasped the concept of this gay thing yet, have you? Blanche: There must be homosexuals who date women. Sophia: Yeah, they're called lesbians. JACOB

10-29-2006, 01:47 AM	#2
ClassicTVGal Traveler Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 26, 2004 Posts: 3,457	I didn't think this was her 'returning' episode. She isn't suppose to fully return until episode #9.