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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
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  2. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

1999
Crime
Drama
Mystery

Status

Returning Series

Release

1999 - Present

Seasons / Eps

27 / 589

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Streaming

4
Hulu
Peacock Premium
YouTube TV
Peacock Premium Plus

Buy

4
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
Fandango At Home
Streaming data provided byJustWatch
Updated daily

Storyline

"Hope in the darkness."

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Returning Series
Seasons
27
Episodes
589
Runtime
0m
Release Date
Sep 20, 1999
Last Air Date
Mar 5, 2026
Languages
English
Created By
Dick Wolf
Dick Wolf
Director
Jean de Segonzac
Jean de Segonzac
David Platt
Peter Leto
Juan José Campanella
Juan José Campanella
Norberto Barba
Norberto Barba
Production
Wolf Entertainment
Wolf Entertainment
Universal Television
Universal Television
Studios USA
Studios USA
Universal Media Studios
Universal Media Studios
Production Countries
United States of America
Official Website

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