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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)

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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.

First Air Date
September 20, 1999
Seasons
27
Episodes
594
Rating
7.9/10 (4182 votes)

Cast: Mariska Hargitay, Ice-T, Kelli Giddish, Peter Scanavino, Aimé Donna Kelly, Kevin Kane, Corey Cott

Network: NBC
Production: Wolf Entertainment, Universal Television, Studios USA, Universal Media Studios
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MovieGuys - 3/10

This series is a poster child for the way the US wants the world, to perceive its justice system. Hard working, earnest police, backed by an imperfect but mostly well meaning, justice system. Of course, if you look behind the veil nothing could be further from the truth. The justice system and not just in the US, mind you is abusive and broken. More often than not failing victims and on a c...

August 17, 2024

Nicki - 9/10

**26 SEASONS** there's a reason SVU is the longest-running primetime live-action series on American television. Every year this show is a must watch. The storylines are compelling and the actors are usually current, former or up-and-coming stars. Some "fans" have complained about the changing of cast members but I think it's what keeps the show fresh. Hoping for many more seasons with Benson to co...

October 11, 2024

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

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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StatusReturning Series
TypeScripted
First Aired9/20/1999
Last Aired5/7/2026
Seasons27
Episodes594
LanguageEnglish
Currently in production
Creators & Crew

27

Seasons

594

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1999

First Aired

Next Episode

May 14, 2026

S27E21: Monster

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Mariska Hargitay

as Olivia Benson

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Ice-T

as Odafin 'Fin' Tutuola

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Kelli Giddish

as Amanda Rollins

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Peter Scanavino

as Dominick 'Sonny' Carisi Jr.

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Aimé Donna Kelly

as Renee Curry

KK

Kevin Kane

as Terry Bruno

CC

Corey Cott

as Det. Jake Griffin

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2020

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2018

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2016

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2013

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2012

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2011

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2010

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2009

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2008

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2007

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2004

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2003

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2002

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2001

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2000

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1999

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Law & Order: Special Victims Unit about?

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 squ…

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

27

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

594

Is Law & Order: Special Victims Unit still running?

Yes, it is currently running.

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

September 20, 1999

Who created Law & Order: Special Victims Unit?

Dick Wolf

Who stars in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit?

Mariska Hargitay, Ice-T, Kelli Giddish

What genre is Law & Order: Special Victims Unit?

Crime, Drama, Mystery