Law & Order

Name: Law & Order
Genre: Crime, Drama
Released: 1990-09-13
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Maura Tierney, David Ajala, James Badge Dale, Tony Goldwyn, Hugh Dancy

RETURNING26 Seasons547 Episodes★ 7.3

Law & Order is a crime and drama series on NBC that premiered in 1990, with 26 seasons and 547 episodes to date. The next episode, Season 26 Episode 4, airs on Oct 29, 2026.

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NetworkNBC

First AiredSep 13, 1990

Last AiredOct 22, 2026

GenreCrime, Drama

Created ByDick Wolf

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionWolf Entertainment, Universal Television, Universal Media Studios

In cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing the evidence and questioning the suspects until someone is taken into custody. The district attorney's office then builds a case to convict the perpetrator by proving the person guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Working together, these expert teams navigate all sides of the complex criminal justice system to make New York a safer place.

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Cast

Maura Tierney

Jessica Brady

David Ajala

Theo Walker

James Badge Dale

Rob Calvino

Tony Goldwyn

Nicholas Baxter

Hugh Dancy

Nolan Price

Odelya Halevi

Samantha Maroun

Seasons & Episodes26 seasons · 549 episodes

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E1Ghost in the Machine

Oct 8, 202641m

A software engineer’s murder sends Riley and Walker into the rapidly-evolving world of AI. As Baxter pursues justice in a groundbreaking case, he’s confronted with a technology advancing faster than the laws designed to govern it.

E2Into the Mystic

Oct 15, 202642m★ 9.0

Price and Walker are forced off a high-stakes case when their connection to a murder suspect creates a conflict of interest. Baxter faces mounting pressure when a key witness for the prosecution suddenly changes their story.

E3Bad News

Oct 22, 202642m

When a prominent newspaper editor is murdered, Calvino and Walker uncover a web of newsroom secrets that obstructs their investigation. Price must weigh the public's right to know against a journalist's duty to protect a source.

E4PropertyUPCOMING

Oct 29, 202642m

When an antiquities dealer is found murdered, Walker and Calvino uncover a contentious motive; as the case evolves into a high-stakes legal and moral dilemma, Maroun must confront her own beliefs as she works with Price toward a conviction.

E5Rage BaitUPCOMING

Nov 5, 202642m

When a college basketball star is shot dead after winning the championship game, Walker and Calvino uncover a trail of online vitriol that leads far beyond the internet; Price and Maroun face an uphill battle when the defendant claims self-defense.

About Law & Order

Law & Order is a crime, drama series on NBC. The show first aired on Sep 13, 1990 and currently has 26 seasons and 547 episodes. Law & Order is currently airing; the next episode airs on Oct 29, 2026. It has a rating of 7.3/10 based on 737 votes. The cast includes Maura Tierney, David Ajala, James Badge Dale, Tony Goldwyn, Hugh Dancy. Created by Dick Wolf.