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Law & Order

1990–2025 Crime • Drama

In cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing the evidence and questioning the suspects until someone is taken into custody. The district attorney's office then builds a case to convict the perpetrator by proving the person guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Working together, these expert teams navigate all sides of the complex criminal justice system to make New York a safer place.

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Overview

In cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing the evidence and questioning the suspects until someone is taken into custody. The district attorney's office then builds a case to convict the perpetrator by proving the person guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Working together, these expert teams navigate all sides of the complex criminal justice system to make New York a safer place.

Series Snapshot

Status
In production
Total Seasons
25
Total Episodes
544
First Air Date
Sep 13, 1990
Most Recent Air Date
May 14, 2026
Network / Platform
Amazon Prime Video
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • High-tension tone with suspense-forward storytelling.
  • Serialized structure rewards long-form viewing over stand-alone episodes.
  • Ongoing release cycle can continue expanding key plot threads.

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Creators & Cast

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Rating
166.1
Seasons
25
Episodes
544

Metadata

Seasons

Season 16

2005 • 22 episodes