Season 23 Episode 1 Episode Discussion: And the Empire Strikes Back

As the investigation into a sex-for-housing scheme expands, Benson's loyalty to Garland is tested; Rollins and Carisi try to keep their witnesses on board when a powerful congressman is identified as a suspect.

[Trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z20c1EMYk5g)

This is a thread to discuss the episode during and after the episode airtime.

Discussion ideas:

What were your thoughts on the overall episode?

What was your favorite part of the episode? Least favorite part?

Head on over to /r/LawandOrder_OC to discuss the Organized Crime episode.