Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

RETURNING27 Seasons590 Episodes7.9
NetworkNBC
First AiredSep 20, 1999
Last AiredMar 5, 2026
Created ByDick Wolf

In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories.

NEXT EPISODE
S27 E16Episode 16Apr 2, 202617d

Cast

Mariska Hargitay
Mariska Hargitay
Olivia Benson
Ice-T
Ice-T
Odafin 'Fin' Tutuola
Kelli Giddish
Kelli Giddish
Amanda Rollins
Peter Scanavino
Peter Scanavino
Dominick 'Sonny' Carisi Jr.
Aimé Donna Kelly
Aimé Donna Kelly
Renee Curry
Kevin Kane
Kevin Kane
Terry Bruno
Corey Cott
Corey Cott
Det. Jake Griffin

Seasons & Episodes27 seasons · 590 episodes

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In the Wind
E1In the Wind
Sep 25, 202543m9.4
Danger swirls around the squad as they investigate a suspect for rape and try to protect their key witness. A new chief of detectives puts Benson to the test. An off-duty Fin tries to stop an assault in progress.
A Waiver of Consent
E2A Waiver of Consent
Oct 2, 202543m
When a member of an elite social club is assaulted, Carisi must convince witnesses to come forward despite the club's strict confidentiality rules. Chief Tynan offers Benson some extra help. Velasco is confronted with a surprising opportunity.
A Vicious Circle
E3A Vicious Circle
Oct 9, 202543m
Bruno suspects a bomb was planted to destroy DNA evidence in a rape case. Benson takes on a murder investigation connected to the bombing. Griffin experiences the frustrating setbacks of working an SVU case.
Clickbait
E4Clickbait
Oct 16, 202543m8.5
When a tween suffers a life-threatening miscarriage, the SVU must unravel a web of online fabrications to identify a suspect. Rollins carefully weighs her career options.
Feed the Craving
E5Feed the Craving
Oct 23, 202543m9.0
When a woman in active labor is abducted, Rollins and Curry look to her doula for an account of events. Carisi tries to get a confession in front of the jury.
Under the Influence
E6Under the Influence
Oct 30, 202543m
The squad investigates an assault at a house party where no one can identify the assailant. When two suspects are detained for questioning, Rollins takes the chance to turn one against the other.
False Idols
E7False Idols
Nov 13, 202543m9.0
The SVU must determine fact from fantasy when a famous author twists the details of a serious crime. Fin has a challenging day at work.
Showdown
E8Showdown
Nov 20, 202543m
When a man claims his girlfriend was kidnapped, Bruno investigates the holes in his story. Tynan comes down hard on Benson after a disagreement. Griffin must defend his police work on the stand.
Purity (II)
E9Purity (II)
Jan 8, 202643m7.5
The hunt for a murder suspect uncovers a crime with shocking legal and ethical implications. Bruno must protect his squad during a raid on a suspect's home. Carisi and Price team up in court when Brady's interrogation tactics undermine the case. The crossover starts on Law & Order S25E09 Snowflakes (I).
Fidelis Ad Mortem
E10Fidelis Ad Mortem
Jan 15, 202643m
When Curry's son finds a disturbing cassette tape in a thrift store haul, she and Benson must investigate a decades-old missing persons case. Griffin learns a disturbing rumor about his father.
Career Psychopath
E11Career Psychopath
Jan 22, 202643m9.2
When a stranger threatens Rollins and Carisi's lives, they suspect it's connected to a case they worked together. Benson asks an old friend to come out of retirement for help with an investigation.
Hubris
E12Hubris
Jan 29, 202643m9.2
A teenager rescued from a dangerous situation begs Benson to help reunite her with her father. Carisi and CJ take the foster system to task for separating families without sufficient proof.
Corrosive
E13Corrosive
Feb 26, 202643m9.5
An attempt on a respected judge's life is connected to an anonymous video posted to the SVU tip line. Rollins tries to help a victim come to terms with their abuse.
Frequency
E14Frequency
Mar 5, 202643m
A family discovers a young boy in grave danger when their baby monitor picks up a rogue frequency. Griffin goes to extremes to find the boy's location. Rollins finds herself alone with a predator.
Thirsty
E15Thirsty
Mar 12, 202643m
Reports of an assault by a guest at a fan convention leads to a murder investigation. Tynan presents Capt. Curry with a career opportunity.
E16
E16Episode 16UPCOMING
Apr 2, 2026
E17
E17Silent WitnessUPCOMING
Apr 9, 202643m
When a teenage boy becomes the only witness to a violent assault, Benson steps in to guide him through the investigation as he struggles with fear, guilt, and a secret he’s terrified to reveal. As the squad uncovers new evidence, the case takes a sharp turn that forces Benson to confront the emotional toll the truth will have on him — and on his family.

About Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is a crime, drama, mystery series on NBC. The show first aired on Sep 20, 1999 and currently has 27 seasons and 590 episodes. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. The next episode airs on Apr 2, 2026. It has a rating of 7.9/10 based on 4,143 votes. The cast includes Mariska Hargitay, Ice-T, Kelli Giddish, Peter Scanavino, Aimé Donna Kelly. Created by Dick Wolf.

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