"Hope in the darkness."
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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S27 E21 • 5/14/2026
Monster
A procedural mistake made during the rescue of a kidnapped boy causes the case to collapse in court. As Griffin gets closer to the truth about Tynan, he finds himself in grave danger.
S28 E1 • 10/8/2026
Volition
When a sexual assault victim struggles to prove her case in court amid questions of consent and intoxication, Benson pursues a controversial strategy to make sure her voice is heard. A chance meeting with a jury consultant leads Benson down a path that threatens her longtime partnership with Carisi.
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Season 1
22 Episodes • 1999
Season 2
21 Episodes • 2000
Season 3
23 Episodes • 2001
Season 4
25 Episodes • 2002
Season 5
25 Episodes • 2003
Season 6
23 Episodes • 2004
Season 7
22 Episodes • 2005
Season 8
22 Episodes • 2006
Season 9
19 Episodes • 2007
Season 10
22 Episodes • 2008
Season 11
24 Episodes • 2009
Season 12
24 Episodes • 2010
Season 13
23 Episodes • 2011
Season 14
24 Episodes • 2012
Season 15
24 Episodes • 2013
Season 16
23 Episodes • 2014
Season 17
23 Episodes • 2015
Season 18
21 Episodes • 2016
Season 19
24 Episodes • 2017
Season 20
24 Episodes • 2018
Season 21
20 Episodes • 2019
Season 22
16 Episodes • 2020
Season 23
22 Episodes • 2021
Season 24
22 Episodes • 2022
Season 25
13 Episodes • 2024
Season 26
22 Episodes • 2024
Season 27
21 Episodes • 2025
Season 28
1 Episodes • 2026
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See all on TMDBThis 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…
**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…