Law & Order: SVU Is Returning for Season 26! (DETAILS) (2024)

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Law & Order: SVUreturns fall 2024 to NBC and occupies its normal time slot: Thursdays at 9/8c.

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"[25 seasons] has given us this very unique opportunity to do something unprecedented," Hargitay toldHemisphere Magazine. "It’s the longest-running show in history, and it’s not by accident that Benson’s progression mirrors the exact evolution of women in broader society. She’s kind of the greatest feminist character ever, in that way ... She rose up through the ranks, became a leader, and now captain—all while being a mother. Let’s see how far we can take it, you know?

A fall premiere date for Season 26 ofLaw & Order: SVUhas yet to be announced, but check NBC Insider for updates and developments. The series celebrated its historic quarter centennial during Season 25, so fans are perched to see where Benson's next case takes her.

“I’m pleased to continue my four-decade relationship with Universal Television and NBC,”said in a statement followingSVUSeason 25's renewal.

There are, with the upcoming Season 26 extending the beloved series' legend status.

“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 with Season 25's renewal. “A huge thank you to Dick and his amazing team who are the masters of producing incredibly compelling television week after week.”

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No changes to the currentSVUcast have been announced.

The Season 25SVUcast currently includes Mariska Hargitay asOlivia Benson, Ice T asFin Tutuola, Peter Scanavino asADA Sonny Carisi, and Octavio Pisano asDetective Joe Velasco.

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Season 25 delivered BensonSVUnewbiesRenee Curry ( guest star Aime Donna Kelly)andFBI Agent Shannah Sykes (guest star Jordana Spiro). Which fresh-faced investigators will grace the halls of Benson's SVU next? Fans can't wait to find out.

It's unclear what's in store for Season 26 ofLaw & Order: SVU, but it's bound to be a nail-biting watch.

For decades, viewers have delighted in the powerful relationship between Benson and herfriend,Elliot Stabler(Christopher Meloni). Throughout the years, "Bensler" fans have waited to see if Benson and Stabler's steel-tight bond would bloom into the romance many have rooted for — withSVUwriters leaning into the notion on several occasions. Will Season 26 bring clarity to Benson and Stabler's complicated relationship? Only time will tell.

"What I hope is that we find the space to move forward,"Meloni said."I don't know if we have, but I look forward to keep trying it. To keep challenging it. To keep trying to figure it out."

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