Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 26: Everything we know so far

The long-running show, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, is returning with its 26th season. The first episode will air on October 3, 2024 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on NBC. New episodes are released every Thursday.

Premiere Date, Where to Watch

Law & Order: SVU Season 26 will premiere on October 3, 2024. The show will air on NBC at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Episodes will be broadcast weekly on Thursdays. Fans can stream the show on Peacock the next day.

What to Expect

The first episode of the season is titled "Fractured." The SVU team will investigate a violent attack on law students. Captain Benson will work on solving the case with the discovery of a hidden camera. Prosecutor Carisi will focus on catching the defendant in a lie to secure a conviction.


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The second episode, "Excavation," will air on October 10, 2024. In this episode, a woman uncovers repressed memories after finding an old notebook in her family home. Carisi will face challenges in prosecuting a decades-old crime involving a powerful judge.

Cast

Mariska Hargitay will reprise her role as Captain Olivia Benson. She has been a key figure in the series since its inception. Other returning cast members include Ice-T as Sergeant Odafin Tutuola and Peter Scanavino as ADA Dominick Carisi Jr.

Kelli Giddish will return as Detective Amanda Rollins. She will appear in multiple episodes as a guest star, now working as a sergeant for the NYPD’s Intelligence Unit. This will mark Giddish’s return after leaving the main cast two years ago.

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This season will introduce new faces. Juliana Aidén Martinez will play Detective Kate Silva, and Kevin Kane will return as Detective Terry Bruno, now promoted to a series regular.

FAQs

When does Law & Order: SVU Season 26 premiere?
The new season will premiere on October 3, 2024 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.

Where can I watch the new episodes?
Episodes will air on NBC and will be available on Peacock the next day for streaming.