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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Hope in the darkness.

1999Returning SeriesNext: Feb 26 9pm ET28 Seasons589 Episodes7.9TMDB
NBC

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.

Created by: Dick Wolf

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When did Law & Order: Special Victims Unit first air?

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit first aired on September 20, 1999.

How many seasons and episodes does Law & Order: Special Victims Unit have?

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit currently has 28 seasons and 589 episodes.

When is the next episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit?

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is scheduled to air next on February 26, 2026 at 9 PM ET on NBC. The next listed episode is Season 27 Episode 13.

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