Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (season 27)

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit returns for its 27th season on NBC, premiering September 25, 2025. This season features 24 episodes, continuing the show's tradition of weekly case-of-the-week stories while deepening emotional character arcs. Mariska Hargitay remains at the heart of the series as Captain Olivia Benson, with significant developments between her and Elliot Stabler - suggesting a long-awaited romance may finally be explored. A major behind-the-scenes change is the introduction of Michele Fazekas as the new showrunner, making her the first woman to hold this position in the show's history, following the departure of David Graziano. The season also celebrates the legacy of Law & Order: SVU while introducing major cast updates: Kelli Giddish returns full time as Amanda Rollins, and Aime Donna Kelly is promoted to series regular as Captain Renee Curry.