The second episode of Law & Order: SVU Season 27 aired on October 2, 2025. This action-packed episode certainly left fans wanting more. However, it also brought up exit rumors when Ice-T’s Fin did not appear throughout the episode.

Let’s dive into the details of why Ice-T’s Fin was missing from Law & Order: SVU Season 27 Episode 2. Has he left the show?

Why was Ice-T’s Fin missing from Law & Order: SVU Season 27 Episode 2?

Fin continues to be one of the most beloved characters on Law & Order: SVU, and his failure to appear in any episode never goes unnoticed. In fact, his absence in episode 2 sparked rumors of his exit from the show. However, Sergeant Fin Tutuola is not leaving the show.

During Episode 1 of Season 27, Fin lands in the hospital after being set up and getting brutally beaten by two robbers. Hence, he most likely did not appear in Episode 2 because he is still recovering from his injuries. Ice-T confirmed his return in Episode 3 ahead of the Season 27 premiere of Law & Order: SVU. He told People, “In the first episode, something bad happens to me and I end up in the hospital. I wasn’t in the second episode, but I’m back in the third—they move us around.”

So while Sergeant Fin recovers from his injuries, fans cannot wait to see him back in action. During Episode 1, two robbers steal Fin’s service weapon when he tries to stop an assault in progress, which turns out to be a set-up. He makes it to the hospital in time, but lands in trouble with his Captain when he hides the truth about the stolen firearm.

Ice-T’s Fin has been a part of the show since Season 2, and he does not seem to be retiring anytime soon. In March 2025, he addressed retirement rumors in an Instagram post captioned, “RETIRE??? I’m lucky enough to Act and do Music…. As an Artist, those are jobs you simply NEVER want to stop doing.. Ever.”