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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

1999–2025 Crime • Drama • Mystery

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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Overview

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.

Series Snapshot

Status
In production
Total Seasons
27
Total Episodes
594
First Air Date
Sep 20, 1999
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
234.9
Seasons
27
Episodes
594

Metadata

Seasons

Season 5

2003 • 25 episodes