Kathleen Stabler

**Kathleen Louise Stabler** is the daughter of Detective Elliot Stabler and Kathy Stabler and the older sister of Elizabeth Stabler, Dickie Stabler and Elli Stabler and the younger sister of Maureen Stabler.

## On SVU

Kathy gave birth to Kathleen after she saw Stabler get involved in a shooting on the news, according to Stabler. As Kathleen grew older, she started to get into trouble and eventually was arrested for DUI and was also arrested for burglary.

However, Stabler made the DUI charges disappear which was later discovered. Kathleen was arrested again for DUI while Stabler stood by her side. As a result of her arrest, Kathleen was charged and sentenced to six months of community service. Kathleen wasn't happy with the sentence and was afraid of the other kids seeing her doing community service.

Kathleen was later arrested for burglary after sneaking into a stranger's house and stealing jewelry, while under the influence. She was later diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, similar to her grandmother, Bernadette Stabler. Kathleen decided to get treatment after her grandmother convinced her. Kathleen learnt from her mistakes and even shared her history with an abuse victim who refused to name her attacker. Kathleen encouraged her to name her attacker because he would not hurt her again. She even brought up her past experiences with drugs and alcohol.

### Return

Kathleen and Dickie approached Stabler and Benson at the hospital after Kathy was involved in a car bombing. Kathleen and Dickie were both surprised to see Olivia after a decade. After Kathy died from her injuries in the hospital, Kathleen and Dickie approached Stabler in the chapel and hugged him while crying together about the tragic news. (SVU: "Return of the Prodigal Son")

When Benson approached Kathleen, Stabler, Dickie and Eli at the cemetery, Kathleen expressed gratitude towards Benson for being at the cemetery. Later, Kathleen attended the trial of Richard Wheatley for the murder of her mother, Kathy Stabler, alongside Dickie and Eli. After the jury didn't come back with a verdict, Kathleen became frustrated at the fact that they lost. (SVU: "People Vs Richard Wheatley")

## On OC

### Season 1

Following Kathy's tragic death, Kathleen, her siblings, Stabler and Benson attended Kathy's funeral. After the funeral, Stabler told Kathleen and the rest of his children that he had to leave which annoyed them. (OC: "What Happens in Puglia")

Kathleen meets with Eli at Stabler's home and Kathleen shares her concerns about Stabler to Eli. Kathleen tells Eli that she thinks it would be a good idea for Eli to move in with Maureen and Carl until it is safe. Stabler agrees with Kathleen's idea but Eli refuses to move in with Maureen and Carl. Kathleen then leaves Eli's room and pleads for Stabler to start taking meds for PTSD but Stabler refuses. (OC: "Say Hello To My Little Friends")

Kathleen later met with Benson to discuss her concerns about her father's health and potential spiral after Eli told her that Stabler nearly crashed the car. She told Benson that her father would listen to her due to them being partnered for 12 years. She also revealed that her and her siblings were holding an intervention and asked Benson to join them. At the intervention, Kathleen expressed her concerns about Stabler's health again and encouraged him to seek help and treatment. However, Stabler refused to admit that he had a problem and refused to get treatment. (OC: "The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of")

Kathleen, Stabler and the rest of her siblings attended the sentencing hearing of Richard Wheatley, hoping to get justice for Kathy after he was charged with her murder. Outside the courthouse, Kathleen, Stabler and the rest of her siblings get surrounded by press questioning Stabler. (OC: "Forget It Jake; It's Chinatown")

### Season 2

When Stabler brought Bernadette home from the precinct, Elliot asked Kathleen when she last checked up on her and Kathleen replied that she last checked on her 3 months before. Kathleen asked their grandma if she had recently been to the doctor. However, Bernadette claims that she doesn't need to go to the doctor which made Elliot frustrated. Kathleen and Eli offered for Bernadette to stay at their home which Stabler agreed to. Bernadette agreed but asked who was going to take care of her cats. Kathleen said that she would take care of them. (OC: "New World Order")

After Eli took Bernadette's medication, Bernadette started searching around the house for them, screaming at Kathleen and Stabler that Eli had stolen them. Kathleen tried to calm her down, until Stabler walked in. Stabler asked Kathleen if Bernadette was having another episode and Kathleen nodded. (OC: "The Good, The Bad and The Lovely")

Kathleen and the rest of her siblings attended the Stabler family Christmas get together alongside Stabler, Bernadette, Carl, Kieran and Seamus. However, the gathering was interrupted when Bell approached Stabler at his home telling him that he has bad news for him about Wheatley. (OC: "The Christmas Episode")

Bernadette and Eli have a discussion with Stabler about temporarily moving in with Kathleen. Stabler then tells Bernadette and Eli that he was threatened and Bernadette and Eli start to become worried. Later, Eli calls Stabler to tell him that Bernadette is having another episode and is talking about random things to Kathleen. Stabler asks to speak with Kathleen. Eli goes to give Kathleen the phone. However, Bernadette grabs the phone before Stabler gets shot at outside his home. After the shooting, Stabler tells Bernadette that everything is alright. After Stabler arrives at the home of his hitwoman named Natalie Dumont, Stabler discovers photos of Kathleen leaving her apartment building and Eli in school. Stabler notifies Bell that Natalie is targeting his family. Later, Stabler meets Bernadette at their home and Bernadette becomes hostile towards Stabler. Bernadette then drops a glass which Kathleen cleans up. Kathleen then makes Bernadette sit on the couch to calm down. Later, Stabler approaches Kathleen at her home to thank her for taking Eli and Bernadette in. Stabler then hugs Kathleen and Stabler apologises to Kathleen for scaring her. (OC: "Streets Is Watching")

After Bell revealed to Stabler that he will be awarded the Combat Cross for his effort on taking down Donnelly for his crimes, Stabler's award ceremony was attended by Kathleen, Cragen and the rest of Stabler's family. After Stabler was given the award, Kathleen gave Stabler a celebratory hug. (OC: "Friend Or Foe")

## Appearances

* Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
	+ Season 1: "A Single Life" • "...Or Just Look Like One" • "Hysteria" • "Wanderlust" • "Sophomore Jinx" • "Uncivilized"
	+ Season 3: "Popular"
	+ Season 6: "Contagious" • "Hooked" • "Blood"
	+ Season 8: "Clock" • "Cage" • "Scheherazade" • Responsible" • "Annihilated" • "Pretend" • "Screwed"
	+ Season 9: "Alternate"
	+ Season 10: "Trials" • "Swing" • "Crush"
	+ Season 12: "Gray"
	+ Season 22: "Return Of The Prodigal Son"
	+ Season 23: "People Vs Richard Wheatley"
* Law & Order: Organized Crime:
	+ Season 1: "What Happens in Puglia" • "Say Hello To My Little Friends" • "The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of" • "I Got This Rat" • "Forget It Jake; It's Chinatown"
	+ Season 2: "New World Order" • "The Good, The Bad and The Lovely" • "Ashes to Ashes" • "The Christmas Episode" • "Streets Is Watching" • "Friend Or Foe"