[s10e15] Lead Apr 2026

John Gallagher Jr. (Jeff Lynwood), David Thornton (Lionel Granger)

Alexandra Cabot (Stephanie March) returns to the D.A.'s office [S10E15] Lead

The investigation leads to Jeff Lynwood , an intellectually disabled young man and former victim of Keppler. While he initially seems unfit for trial, the case shifts from a simple murder investigation into a corporate exposé. John Gallagher Jr

This marks the final appearance of Michaela McManus as ADA Kim Greylek This marks the final appearance of Michaela McManus

Keppler is found brutally murdered in his apartment shortly after. Detectives Benson and Stabler are stunned to find Alex Cabot at the scene, marking her first appearance since Season 6.

In the episode ( Season 10, Episode 15 ) of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit , the series delivers a high-stakes legal thriller that is most notable for the dramatic return of ADA Alexandra Cabot ( Stephanie March ) after years in the Witness Protection Program. Plot Breakdown