The Law and Order franchise continues to lock viewers in their seats with thrilling episodes showcasing justice and service on NBC!
Now in its 26th season on NBC, Law and Order: SVU is still a hard-hitting and emotional series that chronicles the lives of the Special Victims Unit of the New York City Police Department, an elite squad of detectives who investigate crimes of sexual assault, child abuse and domestic violence.
As commander of the SVU, Capt. Olivia Benson, portrayed by the Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning Mariska Hargitay, is a seasoned veteran of the unit who has seen it all. She leads with empathy and professionalism, all the while dealing with her difficult past as a product of rape and her responsibility as a trailblazer in survivor advocacy, both of which influence the way she relates to the victims and perpetrators of each case. Olivia Benson is the longest-running female character in a primetime live-action television series.
The first episode of the season premiered on October 3, 2024. The SVU investigates a brutal attack on a group of law students; Benson hopes the discovery of a hidden camera will crack the case open; Carisi's best chance at conviction is catching the defendant in a lie.
The use of modern technology in law, interesting and thrilling storylines plus veteran acting from both Ice-T and Mariska are recipes for success. Fans and new comers tune in to this law drama for its riveting stories, action scenes, and drama both in the workplace and in the personal lives of these characters.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Episodes air Thursdays on NBC (9-10 p.m. ET);
Season Premiered: Oct 3
“Law & Order,” one of NBC’s most treasured and honored dramas, returned for its 24th season. The series is known for its unique bifurcated format and will once again examine “the police who investigate crime and the district attorneys who prosecute the offenders.”
Season 24 is off to a great start by filling in many questions from previos season, creating entertaining new cases, and allowing viewers to stay engaged by ramping up the workplace and career drama for various characters this season.
This season stars Hugh Dancy, Camryn Manheim, Tony Goldwyn, Odelya Halevi, Mehcad Brooks and Reid Scott. Dick Wolf is creator and executive producer. Rick Eid, Pamela Wechsler, Alex Hall, Arthur Forney and Peter Jankowski are executive producers.
Law & Order
Episodes air Thursdays on NBC (8-9 p.m. ET);
Season Premiered: Oct 3
Both series in the Law and Order Franchise debuted last week with exhilarating and eventful episodes.
On Law and Order: SVU there will be both new and old faces alike returning for what is surely to be a thrilling and poignent season.
Law and Order SVU season 26 cast:
Olivia Benson played by Mariska Hargitay
Odafin "Fin" Tutuola played by Ice-T
Terry Bruno played by Kevin Kane
Kate Silva played by Juliana Aidén Martinez
Joe Velasco played by Octavio Pisano
Amanda Rollins played by Kelli Giddish
Dominique "Sonny" Carisi played by Peter Scanavino
Renee Curry played by Aimé Donna Kelly’
Join the unit as they continue fighting for justice for sexual assault survivors as a member of the NYPD's Special Victims Unit each week on NBC!