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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

1999·Series·TV-14·8.0(4,251)

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.

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About Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is a 1999 English-language crime, drama and mystery series created by Dick Wolf. The cast is led by Mariska Hargitay, Ice-T, Kelli Giddish. It spans 27 seasons and 618 episodes and is still running. Viewers rate it 8.0/10 across 4300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hulu, Peacock Premium, YouTube TV.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit was produced by Wolf Entertainment, Universal Television, and Studios USA and made in United States of America. It was first aired on September 20, 1999, and carries a TV-14 certification.

Created by
Dick Wolf
First aired
September 20, 1999
Last aired
May 14, 2026
Original language
English
Age rating
TV-14
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
27 (618 episodes)
Network
NBC
Country
United States of America
Production
Wolf Entertainment, Universal Television, Studios USA
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit cast & crew

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit was created by Dick Wolf.

The cast features Mariska Hargitay as Olivia Benson, Ice-T as Odafin 'Fin' Tutuola, Kelli Giddish as Amanda Rollins, Peter Scanavino as Dominick 'Sonny' Carisi Jr., Aimé Donna Kelly as Renee Curry, and Kevin Kane as Terry Bruno.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mike Post and it was produced by Michele Fazekas and Mariska Hargitay.

Is Law & Order: Special Victims Unit worth watching?

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit holds an audience score of 8.0/10 from 4,251 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime series.

With 27 seasons and 618 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.

If you enjoy crime, drama, and mystery, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

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Cast of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Mariska Hargitay

Mariska Hargitay

Olivia Benson

Ice-T

Ice-T

Odafin 'Fin' Tutuola

Kelli Giddish

Kelli Giddish

Amanda Rollins

Peter Scanavino

Peter Scanavino

Dominick 'Sonny' Carisi Jr.

Aimé Donna Kelly

Aimé Donna Kelly

Renee Curry

Kevin Kane

Kevin Kane

Terry Bruno

Corey Cott

Corey Cott

Det. Jake Griffin

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit — FAQs

Where can I watch Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in United States?

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is streaming on Hulu, Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, NBC in United States.

Is Law & Order: Special Victims Unit on Hulu?

Yes — Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is currently available on Hulu in United States.

What language is Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in?

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How many seasons of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit are there?

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has 27 seasons with 618 episodes in total, and it is still running.

What is Law & Order: Special Victims Unit rated?

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is rated TV-14. It holds a 8.0/10 audience score from 4,251 ratings.

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