Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

"Hope in the darkness."

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.

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Created By

Dick Wolf

Status

Returning Series

Original Name

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

First Air Date

September 20, 1999

Last Air Date

January 8, 2026

Seasons

Episodes

585

Language

English

Production Companies

Wolf Entertainment Universal Television Studios USA Universal Media Studios

Networks

NBC

S27E09

Purity (II)

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).

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