Law & Order: Special Victims Unit follows the Special Victims Unit of the New York City Police Department, a group of detectives who investigate crimes of sexual assault, child abuse, and domestic violence.
With its gripping depiction of hard crimes and emotional stories, the dynamic series in Dick Wolf’s legal franchise has captivated audiences since its debut on NBC in 1999. And after 25 seasons and countless celebrity cameos (including some before they were stars), Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has cemented its place in TV history forever.
It’s no secret fans can’t get enough of the series — whether that’s because of Detective Olivia Benson’s unforgettable hairstyles or countless Benson and Stabler moments, including the sweetest things SVU veterans Mariska Hargitay and Chris Meloni have said about each other off-screen.
Here’s everything to know about how you can watch the series right now.
When does Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 26 premiere?
Season 26 is coming, but no specific date has been confirmed for its premiere. It will occupy its normal time slot: Thursdays at 9/8c.
Keep an eye on NBC Insider for when the premiere date is announced. Until then, fans can watch every episode of all 25 seasons of Law & Order: SVU on Peacock.
“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 in a statement about Season 25. “A huge thank you to Dick and his amazing team who are the masters of producing incredibly compelling television week after week.”
Where can I watch new episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit?
After the Season 26 premiere, watch Law & Order: SVU on Thursdays at 9/8c on NBC.
“[Law & Order creator] Dick Wolf is truly a visionary,” Hargitay told Fox News Digital in 2023. “And I think that’s a very singular thing to be a true visionary who understands our culture in a very deep way but also understands it’s sort of ironic that a crime show would be actually calming in a way to our nervous system, knowing that somebody is out there taking care of it. That our voices are heard, and there are people that are on it.”
