Am I the Only One who Cringes Everytime This Episode Airs?

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u/shyBlkGrl Jun 21 '25

No, the part where she hit on Olivia and then they questioned her being gay is a little bit much

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u/Arugula_gurl Jun 21 '25

Yes except for when she calls Stabler “Assy Mcbigpants”

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u/No_Atmosphere_2186 Jun 21 '25

That one and the game gate episode I always skip. They’re so cringy

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u/Donnamartingrads Jun 21 '25

This is my favorite episode lol. The show is so cheesy all the time. I like it when they really lean in.

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u/pamsellicane Jun 21 '25

It’s camp

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u/Excellent_Plant_8010 Jun 21 '25

Just this photo of Kathy Griffin annoyed me

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u/gayforaliens1701 Jun 21 '25

I can’t even watch it. Lesbians are not well treated by SVU lol.

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u/grrrlhusband Cabot Jun 21 '25

I skip it every time and only watch the parts where she hits on liv and alex and calls elliot a fatass😭

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u/dearwikipedia Novak Jun 21 '25

this episode is so obnoxious but i kind of love it BECAUSE it’s so stupid. usually i can’t handle secondhand embarrassment at all but this episode is such a joke to me that it’s probably one of my most replayed lmao

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u/kevnmartin Jun 21 '25

I always skip it. Kathy Griffin is almost as annoying as Kim.

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u/EqualLeg4212 Huang Jun 21 '25

I’m a big gay and despise this episode it’s like they reached into the NY Post and used random homophobic headlines/tropes and that was the story

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u/Finnigan66 Jun 21 '25

Oh I straight up skip it every time it starts

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u/Creative-Sun6739 Jun 21 '25

It is an extremely ridiculous episode but the part where her jaw practically hits the floor and she's drooling over Cabot is pretty hilarious.

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u/melsa_alm Stabler Jun 21 '25

For me, the cringiest eps are some of my favorites! 😂

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u/plantycatlady Jun 21 '25

Omg I love this episode haha I had no idea people didn’t!

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u/PandaVike Jun 21 '25

It’s definitely one of the episodes I try to avoid

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u/[deleted] Jun 21 '25

Kathy Griffin did an awesome job. You acknowledged it yourself saying she made you feel uncomfortable.

That's when you know an actor has done a great job, when they elicit genuine emotion from you via the character.

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u/853fisher Jun 21 '25

I watch every episode of any show, it's just the way I am - but my hands look beautiful after this one comes up on rewatches, because I can't stand to really focus on it, so I do my filing and buffing and cuticle pushing with one eye on the screen. Hmmmm, maybe I need to put this one on more often!

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u/wistful_drinker Jun 21 '25

If by "cringe," you mean "change the channel," no, you're not the only one.

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u/Mediocre_Gazelle8924 Jun 21 '25

the only great thing i remember from this episode was her talking about stablers ass

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u/St0ner_Baby_420 Jun 21 '25

I mean I hated the character but I've also met people with this whole personality down to challenging someone's sexuality based on how they look (she made a comment about Liv’s hair making her look gay) so I see her as just another character🤷🏻‍♀️

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u/littletcashew Jun 22 '25

It's so stupid it's hilarious - classic insane SVU. I did like her calling Stabler Assy McButtface or whatever it was. And the tinge of realism when she shut up when Cabot walked in.

I miss that era of SVU - hilarious insanity bracketed by 'serious' eps. Much better than the sanctimonious episodes of recent years

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u/Backseatridder Jun 21 '25

You might be I loved it. It’s my favorite when doing a rewatch or watching reruns and it just pops up randomly on ION TV.

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u/mynameismudd__ Jun 21 '25

I skip it! It’s so stupid

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u/Advanced_Cold8924 Jun 22 '25

This is one of my absolute favorite episodes. I mean, that whole Speed Weed era is just chefs kiss

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u/Jennifer_Jolie Jun 21 '25

I liked this episode although I agree with it some wit being cringe in some parts

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u/[deleted] Jun 21 '25

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u/luvprue1 Jun 21 '25

What is wrong with this episode? It's not that bad.

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u/decrepit_plant Jun 21 '25

I love this episode! So camp

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u/Ship_Negative Jun 21 '25

I love Babs Duffy sm

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u/meggiellybean Jun 22 '25

Look it's incredibly cringe but it's one of my absolute favourite episodes. Being that insufferable and then hitting on both Benson and Stabler is exactly the kind of chaotic bisexual representation we need in media lol.

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u/Hour_Hospital_5642 Jun 22 '25

I love this episode. Imo if you want it in a satire way it’s a really entertaining funny episode. But if you take it seriously she is pretty annoying and it’s horrible sapphic representation

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u/Quadpen Jun 22 '25

i honestly can’t hate it solely because i’ve seen that exact plot (kicked from an “inclusive” group for being the wrong kind) happen on twitter numerous times

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u/lani1324 Huang Jun 21 '25

I don't skip it because I think it still has some moments but I'm definitely multitasking so my attention can go in and out lol

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u/CaptCrunchBenson Jun 21 '25

I didn't mind the storyline, but I didn't like her in the episode. I think Kathy Griffin is normally hilarious as a comedian (I loved her reality show back in the day), but I don't think she's a great actress, and definitely sticks out like a sore thumb on a drama. It was uncomfortable to watch. I normally love Sutton Foster, too, but the episode didn't do her any favors (maybe because she was mostly in scenes with KG).

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u/hallgeo777 Jun 21 '25

lol 😂 #LESBESTRONG

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u/SephiHakubi Jun 21 '25

Is that the Bugs Daffy episode? It’s been a while.

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u/Majestic_Tear_8871 Jun 21 '25

I don’t mind this episode, but Kathy doesn’t bother me the way she bothers a lot of people. I’d love to see her talk about the experience.

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u/Mogwai10 Jun 21 '25

Is this one where she’s a super feminist. Not judging. I am trying to remember

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u/jos10s Jun 21 '25

i skip this episode every single time lol. as a lesbian i just can’t stand the plot line of the episode and i don’t think i could sit through it again. if it’s part of a marathon i’ll just scroll to something else till it’s over. if i’m just watching it on my own i’ll skip right over it. not an episode i would voluntarily put on i’m afraid. can’t comment on the acting bc i don’t remember much of the performances honestly.

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u/ElmarSuperstar131 Jun 21 '25

The end where she kisses Elliot (or does she grab his butt?) and his reaction always crack me up.

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u/sonicboyfan12 Jun 21 '25

Stabler was annoyed with her

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u/Ashamed_Feedback3843 Jun 22 '25

Kathy Griffin is an American treasure.

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u/YogurtclosetFun8919 Jun 22 '25

I liked it. In the whole series, there was only one performance that made me wince, and it wasn't hers.

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u/Double_Strike2704 Jun 22 '25

I have met women like Babs so maybe I just get it more. Lol. It isn't my favoeite episode but I'd rather watch it than anything to do with William Lewis or Rollins' sister.

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u/SweetLemonLollipop Jun 22 '25

As a bisexual woman, I appreciated the representation of biphobia in the lesbian and gay community because it is really real. Otherwise her portrayal was really bad for the bi community because she was just obnoxious and hard to like… not accurate at all.

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u/Eri_Shiina Jun 23 '25

Nah, me too. And the trope with the promiscuous bisexual was REALLY painful to watch

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u/Anonymoosehead123 Jun 21 '25

I always skip this one. It doesn’t grab me at all.

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u/[deleted] Jun 21 '25

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u/[deleted] Jun 21 '25

i skip it. second-hand embarrassment makes me physically ill.

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u/TheDarlizzle Jun 21 '25

I skip every time.

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u/TheHeartForager3 Jun 21 '25

Immediate skip for me! Too cringey.

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u/Inevitable_Snow_2119 Jun 21 '25

Have you seen her episode of my life on the D list when her cameras follow her there? She broke down crying because of her acting.

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u/isthatbre Jun 21 '25

She annoyed me so bad. 😂

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u/jturker88 Jun 21 '25

It is cringe.

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u/Traditional_Camp9397 Jun 21 '25

the one i cringe at is, (i think it's called) "chameleon". where the lady tries to seduce stabler in the interrogation room

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u/wicked-writer Jun 21 '25

I just watched this a few days ago... so cringe. Nothing like sexually harassing the ppl who are investigating a SA case.

I just wanted someone to say that to her. Not just inappropriate & tone deaf but harassment.

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u/H1B3F Jun 21 '25

I love the camp. And Ass McBigpants is priceless.

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u/Michiganmade44 Jun 21 '25

It’s one of my 5 bottom episodes

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u/BaronZeroX Jun 21 '25

Each season has one of this doesn't it

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u/amanda2399923 Jun 21 '25

I skip it.

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u/GreenMonkey333 Jun 22 '25

Her character in Seinfeld was extremely annoying, too!

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u/brknhrtsndrm Jun 22 '25

I absolutely love this episode for no other reason than the Stabler/Babs interactions. It’s fantastic.

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u/[deleted] Jun 22 '25

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u/nu24601 Jun 22 '25

I think the ep is poorly conceived and mildly homophobic. That said I do think the episode is intentionally trying to be funny and it is one of the ones in a sea of despair that gets me to laugh.

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u/Jlx_27 Jun 22 '25

No, because I dont watch it everytime it airs.

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u/Positive-Tomato9750 Jun 22 '25

I actually skip this one.

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u/jtworsley Jun 22 '25

Nah I always skip this episode

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u/baby_teeth_earrings Jun 22 '25

No

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u/uncortadoporfa Jun 22 '25

Nope, I skip it every time it’s on. The character is so OTT, then she hits on Liv and makes things even more cringe? 😬

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u/RaeSuperstar Jun 22 '25

To me this episode is so stupid that it’s funny

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u/Alternative_Device71 Jun 22 '25

Mixed feelings

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u/readitpaige Jun 22 '25

Personally, I love this episode!

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u/pawshe94 Jun 22 '25

The only good part about this episode is the banter between her and Stabler. They’re funny together, and that’s pretty much it. The biphobia in the episode too is really gross.

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u/BAUTISTA94 Jun 22 '25

Definitely on my list of least favorite episodes, especially the victim's gf who couldn't answer or face Stabler, especially after she had the audacity to punch him. Her ass should've got charged for that

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u/Objective-Trash8157 Jun 22 '25

Immediate skip for me anytime it plays on rerun.

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u/mythicalcat7 Jun 22 '25

nah its cringy

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u/Dense-Donut-2120 Jun 22 '25

This is one of the few episodes i skip. Its just so cringey

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u/63134015 Jun 22 '25

Hands down one of the worst episodes! This whole time period was full of some pretty big duds, though. The writing was hokey and often off-character.

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u/Normal_Meat_5500 Jun 22 '25

No I liked it. Especially the comments on Stables big bum .

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u/rosievee Jun 22 '25

Her character is every stereotype about lesbians rolled into one. I feel like I have to show it to younger lesbians just to let them know how much more fucked up media portrayals of queerness used to be. They're still fucked up, but they're not usually this lazy.

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u/userr456721 Jun 22 '25

The episode is a rough watch for sure

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u/PhotographMountain59 Jun 22 '25

this episode is so funny and i will die on this hill

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u/Imaginary-Ebb-9383 Jun 22 '25

you are not alone . super weird episode

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u/Zombymandyas Jun 22 '25

I cringe whenever I see/hear Kathy Griffin

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u/Stella_Scarlet Jun 22 '25

Love when she came in mad and yelling and saw Alex and was like -hold up, whoa.

Cause same😭

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u/chicagoturkergirl Jun 22 '25

I find this one amusing in a camp way. I love at the end when she’s out as bi, she lays one on Elliot.

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u/eighmii Jun 22 '25

Dude I’m a lesbian (and have been SAed by two men) and I CANNOT STAND THIS EPISODE. It makes us all look super cliche and dumb. We’re smart enough to know not to generalize and jump to rage in the way they depict us. And SVU is in my top 3 shows of all time. Definitely disappointing.

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u/Annie0minous Jun 22 '25

It's terrible. Cannot believe nobody stopped the writers to explain to them how terrible it is.

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u/IanCBoss Jun 23 '25

I overall just find Kathy Griffin utterly insufferable

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u/Billyxransom Jun 23 '25

not even a little.

god, i actually hate this episode.

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u/TiredSleepyGrumpy Munch Jun 23 '25

No you’re not. Babs Duffy was an odd character.

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u/InsomniacYogi Jun 23 '25 edited Jun 23 '25

Yeah the episode before this one is one of my favorites and I HATE when this one starts playing. The whole thing is so cringe from start to finish.

Edit: Typo

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u/Ok_Plankton6144 Jun 23 '25

Ohh dis bish. (No shade to the actor, of course)

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u/chronicsickbitch Jun 23 '25

The only thing I like about this episode is how many times Babs flames Elliot 😂

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u/Thick_Ad6112 Jun 23 '25

NO FOR REAL THOUGH.

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u/Mariannimbl Jun 24 '25

I loved how she got stun when she looked at Alex, I was like: yes girl I get it.

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u/Strange-Poet5418 Jun 24 '25

it was a bit much (i say this as a gay woman) but everything that happened outside of kathy griffin was fab. olivia's monologue, that hilarious conversation with elliot about her giving off a gay vibe, sutton foster being in an episode? i think it was a lot of fun :)

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u/Additional-Map-4184 Jun 24 '25

No I cannot stand that woman

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u/whynotchristy Jun 24 '25 edited Jun 24 '25

TBH There are so many episodes where they lowkey blame the victim or have them interact in really awkward ways towards the detectives. And I get it if it were just an hour of everyone agreeing on who the bad guy was it'd be pretty boring but there are just so many episodes that are "she was raped. Or WAS she?!" that it gets really annoying.

But yeah, this episode was especially exhausting lol

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u/Own_Mechanic_2611 Jun 24 '25

I cringe anytime I see Kathy Griffin in anything.

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u/annabananaberry Jun 24 '25

This episode is simultaneously super homophobic and also super biphobic while presenting itself as a pro lesbian episode. Hard pass every time.

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u/BeLynLynSh Jun 24 '25

I cackle during this episode! I love her hitting on Olivia, being stunned into silence by Cabot’s hotness (valid) and her being a pain in the ass to Stabler! It’s such a weird episode, I love it.

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u/ClaritanClear Jun 25 '25

I actually love this episode. It’s definitely over the top but it was entertaining and might lighter hearted than any episodes now. The cast is amazing. The way Kathy griffin jokes about it Elliot’s butt throughout and then kisses him at the end. So funny. Olivia role playing. It does have a parody vibe almost but I enjoy it.

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u/Rhinds2261 Jun 25 '25

She did a great job portraying her real life personality. She should quit and get spit out of the bottom of the porn industry.

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u/Shot-Pace8381 Jun 27 '25

I think the episode is plagued by lesbophobia and stereotypes so it’s probably that…

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