An upcoming episode of Season 17 of Law & Order: SVU is surely going to be an exciting one, as star Mariska Hargitay will be directing and Detective Carisi (Peter Scanvino) will be the man of the hour.

According to the synopsis, Carisi will go undercover to solve a crime involving a sex offender.

Here's the official synopsis:

"Detective Carisi (Peter Scanavino) lives undercover at a homeless shelter to determine if one of its sex offender residents is the suspect in a string of neighborhood rapes. Also starring Mariska Hargitay, Ice T and Kelli Giddish. Guest starring Michael Rapaport, Scott Grimes and Kevin Tighe. Directed by Mariska Hargitay."

The actress, who plays Olivia Benson on the NBC procedural, previously spoke to TVLine about directing two episodes in Season 17, so fans can look out for some more of that insightful Hargitay vision on the series. Hargitay told the publication that she was very passionate about directing and is getting better at it.

"I certainly knew I wanted to direct again. It's great to have a few under my belt now; the other side of the camera is starting to feel more familiar," she said. "I went into the season knowing I didn't just want to direct one [installment] like the previous seasons, but that I'd challenge myself and try to direct two. 'A Misunderstanding' is the first of the season. I love directing, and feel the same way I did when I first fell in love with acting. Much the same way, it felt very natural and organic to me."

The episode will air on March 30 at 9 p.m. E.T.

The next episode, "Unholiest Alliance," will air on March 23 on NBC.

Watch the preview for the latest episode, "Manhattan Transfer":

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