Law & Order: SVU

NBC · Crime drama · Season 28

Updated October 10, 2026

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When is Law & Order: SVU on?

Thursdays 9/8c

ET	9:00 PM
CT	8:00 PM
MT	8:00 PM
PT	9:00 PM

Network listing: 9/8c

Next airing: NBC schedule for Thursday, October 15

Times vary by local NBC station — check your local listings.

Season: 28
Premiere: Fall 2026 (now airing)
On since: 1999
Cast: Mariska Hargitay, Ice-T, Kelli Giddish
Genre: Crime drama

About Law & Order: SVU

The longest-running scripted primetime series in TV history follows the Special Victims Unit of the NYPD.

Where to watch Law & Order: SVU

Antenna (free): watch live on your local NBC station. Best antenna for NBC.
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Law & Order: SVU FAQ

What time is Law & Order: SVU on tonight?

Law & Order: SVU airs Thursdays 9/8c on NBC (9:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM CT, 8:00 PM MT, 9:00 PM PT). Times vary by local NBC station — check your local listings.

Where can I watch Law & Order: SVU?

Watch Law & Order: SVU live on your local NBC station (free with an antenna) or a live TV service that carries NBC, and stream episodes on Peacock the next day.

When does Law & Order: SVU season 28 premiere?

Law & Order: SVU season 28: Fall 2026 (now airing).