[s11e4]: Hammered

Dalton is a recovering alcoholic who was slipped a drink by his business partner. Once he started, he couldn't stop, leading to a blackout that ended in a brutal hammer murder. The Unraveling of Sonya Paxton

The Messy Mirror: Rewatching SVU’s " Hammered " (S11E4) If you’re a fan of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit , you know that Season 11, Episode 4, titled " Hammered ", is one of those classic "heavy hitters"—literally. It’s an episode that dives deep into the messy intersection of addiction, accountability, and the crumbling of professional facades. A Morning After from Hell [S11E4] Hammered

While the case itself is gripping, the real "train wreck" you can’t look away from is . This episode is legendary among the fandom for the moment Paxton shows up drunk in court . Dalton is a recovering alcoholic who was slipped

For those who found Paxton’s aggressive style grating, this episode provides a public and self-destructive "comeuppance" as her drinking problem finally tanks a high-stakes case. It’s an episode that dives deep into the

"Hammered" feels like a throwback to the SVU episodes of old , utilizing the whole team effectively. It’s packed with classic character moments, from Cragen telling Munch to "zip it" to him calling out Benson and Stabler’s intense "mutual stroke fest".