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5 Law & Order: SVU Episodes That Could Never Be Made Today

staff@tvline.com (Esme Mazzeo) — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:52:00 +0000

Standards change fast and what was acceptable on TV even a few years ago can feel offensive now - these Law & Order: SVU episodes would never fly today.

Who Is Law & Order: SVU's Gwen Sharpe? J. Smith-Cameron Says Her Character's Story Is 'More Than It Seems'

staff@tvline.com (Kimberly Roots) — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 02:02:00 +0000

The Succession alum hints at what's ahead for her character, a jury consultant who aids Capt. Benson and her team.

Law & Order's First Crossover Featured One Of The Show's Most Memorable Guest Stars

staff@tvline.com (Tara Edwards) — Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:12:00 +0000

Detective Munch's road to becoming one of the most enduring characters on Law & Order: SVU started on a totally different cop drama in the '90s.

Kelli Giddish Guest-Starred On Law & Order: SVU Years Before Joining As A Regular

staff@tvline.com (Madeline Lapreziosa) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:52:00 +0000

Kelli Giddish joined Law & Order: SVU as Detective Amanda Rollins in 2011, but before that, she also guest-starred as a sexual assault victim.

Why Michelle Hurd's Detective Monique Jeffries Left Law & Order: SVU

staff@tvline.com (James Grebey) — Sun, 04 Oct 2026 11:12:00 +0000

Michelle Hurd played Detective Monique Jeffries on Law & Order: SVU, but she left the show just one season in - here's the real reason behind her exit.

Every Time Mariska Hargitay Played Olivia Benson Outside Of Law & Order: SVU

staff@tvline.com (Esme Mazzeo) — Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:52:00 +0000

Olivia Benson's run on Law & Order: SVU is truly legendary in the world of TV. Even more impressively, Mariska Hargitay has played her on other shows, too.

5 Times Law & Order Crossed Over With TV Shows Outside Of The Franchise

staff@tvline.com (Madeline Lapreziosa) — Sun, 27 Sep 2026 14:52:00 +0000

In the criminal justice genre, the best Law & Order crossovers are represented by two separate yet equally amazing crime dramas - sometimes even three!

What To Watch In October: A Printable TV Calendar Highlighting Every Major Premiere And Finale

staff@tvline.com (Ryan Schwartz) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:35:23 +0000

Discover What to Watch with TVLine's printable October 2026 calendar, highlighting the biggest premieres and finales across broadcast, cable, and streaming.

Law & Order: SVU's Chris Meloni To Return In Season 28

staff@tvline.com (Kimberly Roots) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 17:26:45 +0000

Get all the details on Det. Stabler's upcoming appearance on SVU's milestone episode.

Mariska Hargitay Explains Why Kate Moss Turned Down A Law & Order: SVU Speaking Role

staff@tvline.com (Gil Macias) — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 15:52:00 +0000

Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay explained that supermodel Kate Moss was interested in being on the show - but not in a speaking role.

15 Best Law & Order: SVU Guest Stars, Ranked

staff@tvline.com (Gregory Lawrence) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:02:00 +0000

Over the years, Law & Order: SVU has seen famous faces and rising stars deliver captivating guest-star performances, and we've ranked the 15 best ones.

Lioness Star Zoe Saldaña's Acting Debut Was On One Of The Most Popular Procedurals Ever

staff@tvline.com (Kay Banks) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:12:00 +0000

Long before Zoe Saldaña became Hollywood royalty via the "Avatar" and "Guardians of the Galaxy" franchises, she appeared in a long-running police procedural.

Before Law & Order: SVU, Mariska Hargitay Had A Brief But Hilarious Seinfeld Role

staff@tvline.com (Tara Edwards) — Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:12:00 +0000

Before she shot to fame playing Olivia Benson in "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," Mariska Hargitay played a small role in a memorable episode of "Seinfeld."

Why Adam Beach's Det. Chester Lake Left Law & Order: SVU After Just One Season

staff@tvline.com (Gil Macias) — Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:12:00 +0000

Adam Beach could have had a long career as Detective Chester Lake on SVU, but the universe had other plans and the star moved on almost immediately. Here's why.

Ice-T Made His Law & Order Debut In The Franchise's Only Movie — But Not As Fin

staff@tvline.com (Kay Banks) — Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:12:00 +0000

Ice-T has played Fin in well over 500 episodes of Law & Order: SVU, but one appearance earlier in the franchise had him play an entirely different character.

Law & Order: SVU Casts Succession's J. Smith-Cameron As A New Peer For Benson — Get Season 28 Scoop

staff@tvline.com (Ryan Schwartz) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0000

Law & Order: SVU is giving Olivia Benson someone new to lean on in Season 28 - in the form of two-time Emmy nominee J. Smith-Cameron.

5 Comedic Actors Who Brought The Drama To Law & Order: SVU

staff@tvline.com (Will Harris) — Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:12:00 +0000

Law & Order: SVU has had its share of unexpected guest stars, including a handful of comedy legends who delivered genuinely chilling performances.

Law & Order: SVU's 'Most Memorable' Guest Star, According To Mariska Hargitay

staff@tvline.com (Tara Edwards) — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:11:18 +0000

Of all the A-list actors to guest-star on Law & Order: SVU, one in particular will always hold a special place in star Mariska Hargitay's heart.

Hayden Panettiere Played Two Different Characters On Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

staff@tvline.com (Esme Mazzeo) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:29:53 +0000

Hayden Panettiere guest starred in two episodes of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" before her breakout role as Claire Bennet in "Heroes."

5 Biggest Law & Order: SVU Actor Exits (And Why They Left)

staff@tvline.com (Madeline Lapreziosa) — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:12:00 +0000

A franchise as long-running as Law & Order is bound to lose some real talent over the years. These are the best stars who left SVU, and why.