Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999- )

RunningScripted showDrama, Crime, Legal

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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Scheduleevery Thursday at 21:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S27E16VividApr 2, 2026
S27E15ThirstyMar 12, 2026
S27E14FrequencyMar 5, 2026
S27E13CorrosiveFeb 26, 2026
S27E12HubrisJan 29, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Law & Order: Special Victims Unit premiere?

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

Who are the main characters in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in 1999?

The main characters in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in 1999 were Detective Elliot Stabler, played by Christopher Meloni, and Detective Olivia Benson, played by Mariska Hargitay.

What is the main premise of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit?

The main premise of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is to follow the investigations of the Special Victims Unit of the New York City Police Department, which is responsible for investigating sexually based offenses.

Which actor played the role of Captain Donald Cragen?

Dann Florek played the role of Captain Donald Cragen in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in 1999.

Who created Law & Order: Special Victims Unit?

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit was created by Dick Wolf.

What is the format of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit?

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is a police procedural crime drama television series.

What are some common themes explored in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit?

Some common themes explored in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit include sexual assault, child abuse, domestic violence, and sex crimes.

Did Law & Order: Special Victims Unit win any awards in 1999?

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series in 1999 for Amanda Plummer's portrayal of Miranda Cole.

How long was each episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in 1999?

Each episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in 1999 was approximately 60 minutes long.

Who was the executive producer of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in 1999?

The executive producers of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in 1999 were Dick Wolf, Neal Baer, and Ted Kotcheff.

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Also known as

  • Law & Order: SVU (United States)
  • Lei e Ordem: Unidade de Vítimas Especiais (Brazil)
  • Закон и ред: Специални разследвания (Bulgaria)
  • New York, unité spéciale (France)
  • Νόμος Και Τάξη (Greece)
  • Különleges ügyosztály (Hungary)
  • Lege și ordine: Brigada specială (Romania)
  • Закон и порядок. Специальный корпус (Russian Federation)
  • Закон і порядок: Спеціальний корпус (Ukraine)

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