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What to Know About Law & Order: SVU Season 26
Law & Order: SVU Season 26 is here!
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 26 continues to deliver the thrills during NBC's 2024-2025 season.
Captain Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) has been kicking criminal butt as she and her elite squad deliver sweet sweet justice. With Season 26 of SVU, Hargitay and Ice T extend their titles of being the longest-running male and female actors in television history. It takes a bona fide smash to entertain audiences for more than two decades, but Benson and her fearless unit of investigators keep fans coming back for more.
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Read on, below, to learn everything to know about Season 26 of Law & Order: SVU, from premiere date to cast details, and more.
When is the midseason premiere of Law & Order: SVU Season 26?
Following the blood-pumping fall finale of SVU, viewers can't wait to check in on Benson and the squad. New episodes of Law & Order: SVU Season 26 will return on Thursday, January 16 at 9/8c on NBC.
When did Law & Order: SVU Season 26 premiere?
Season 26 of Law & Order: SVU premiered Thursday, October 3 on NBC.
Watch the first intense trailer for SVU Season 26 (plus Law & Order Season 24), below:
How can I watch new episodes of Law & Order: SVU Season 26?
Law & Order: SVU airs weekly on NBC and occupies its longtime time slot: Thursdays at 9/8c. Fans can also stream episodes the next day on Peacock.
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"[25 seasons] has given us this very unique opportunity to do something unprecedented," Hargitay told Hemisphere Magazine. "It’s the longest-running show in history, and it’s not by accident that Benson’s progression mirrors the exact evolution of women in broader society. She’s kind of the greatest feminist character ever, in that way ... She rose up through the ranks, became a leader, and now captain—all while being a mother. Let’s see how far we can take it, you know?
How many seasons of Law & Order: SVU are there?
There are 25 full seasons of Law & Order: SVU, with Season 26 extending the beloved series' legend status.
“We understand the emotional connection our audience has with these characters and we can’t wait to bring more of their stories to the forefront next season,” Lisa Katz, the president of scripted programming at NBCUniversal and Streaming, said with Season 25's renewal. “A huge thank you to Dick and his amazing team who are the masters of producing incredibly compelling television week after week.”
Rewatch all of your favorite episodes of SVU on Peacock.
Who is in the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 26 cast?
The Season 26 SVU cast includes Mariska Hargitay as Olivia Benson, Ice T as Fin Tutuola, Peter Scanavino as ADA Sonny Carisi, Octavio Pisano as Detective Joe Velasco, and Kevin Kane as Detective Terry Bruno.
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Making her way to the squad room in Season 26 is Juliana Aidén Martinez, who plays a new detective at the SVU. After joining the squad in Season 25, Captain Renee Curry (Aime Donna Kelly) has also been weighing in on cases throughout Season 26.
Originally published Mar 21, 2024.
