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5 Law & Order: SVU Plot Twists That Shocked Audiences
It takes a lot for a show with subject matter like Law & Order: SVU to shock viewers, but that just makes the series' twists all the more unforgettable.
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What To Watch In October: A Printable TV Calendar Highlighting Every Major Premiere And Finale
Discover What to Watch with TVLine's printable October 2026 calendar, highlighting the biggest premieres and finales across broadcast, cable, and streaming.
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5 Law & Order: SVU Episodes That Could Never Be Made Today
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.
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Who Is Law & Order: SVU's Gwen Sharpe? J. Smith-Cameron Says Her Character's Story Is 'More Than It Seems'
The Succession alum hints at what's ahead for her character, a jury consultant who aids Capt. Benson and her team.
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Law & Order's First Crossover Featured One Of The Show's Most Memorable Guest Stars
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.
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Kelli Giddish Guest-Starred On Law & Order: SVU Years Before Joining As A Regular
Kelli Giddish joined Law & Order: SVU as Detective Amanda Rollins in 2011, but before that, she also guest-starred as a sexual assault victim.
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Why Michelle Hurd's Detective Monique Jeffries Left Law & Order: SVU
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.
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Every Time Mariska Hargitay Played Olivia Benson Outside Of Law & Order: SVU
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.
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5 Times Law & Order Crossed Over With TV Shows Outside Of The Franchise
In the criminal justice genre, the best Law & Order crossovers are represented by two separate yet equally amazing crime dramas — sometimes even three!
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Law & Order: SVU's Chris Meloni To Return In Season 28
Get all the details on Det. Stabler's upcoming appearance on SVU's milestone episode.
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Mariska Hargitay Explains Why Kate Moss Turned Down A Law & Order: SVU Speaking Role
Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay explained that supermodel Kate Moss was interested in being on the show — but not in a speaking role.
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15 Best Law & Order: SVU Guest Stars, Ranked
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.
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Lioness Star Zoe Saldaña's Acting Debut Was On One Of The Most Popular Procedurals Ever
Long before Zoe Saldaña became Hollywood royalty via the "Avatar" and "Guardians of the Galaxy" franchises, she appeared in a long-running police procedural.
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Before Law & Order: SVU, Mariska Hargitay Had A Brief But Hilarious Seinfeld Role
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."
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Why Adam Beach's Det. Chester Lake Left Law & Order: SVU After Just One Season
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.
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Ice-T Made His Law & Order Debut In The Franchise's Only Movie — But Not As Fin
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.
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Law & Order: SVU Casts Succession's J. Smith-Cameron As A New Peer For Benson — Get Season 28 Scoop
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.
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5 Comedic Actors Who Brought The Drama To Law & Order: SVU
Law & Order: SVU has had its share of unexpected guest stars, including a handful of comedy legends who delivered genuinely chilling performances.
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Law & Order: SVU's 'Most Memorable' Guest Star, According To Mariska Hargitay
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.
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Hayden Panettiere Played Two Different Characters On Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Hayden Panettiere guest starred in two episodes of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" before her breakout role as Claire Bennet in "Heroes."
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2026 Fall TV Schedule: A Printable Calendar Highlighting Every Season And Series Premiere Across ABC, CBS, Fox, And NBC
You're gonna want to bookmark this one: TVLine presents its 2026 Fall TV Calendar highlighting every season and series premiere across ABC, CBS, Fox and NBC.
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5 Biggest Law & Order: SVU Actor Exits (And Why They Left)
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.
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Law & Order: SVU Star Mariska Hargitay's Father Appeared In One Episode
Before his death, Mickey Hargitay appeared alongside daughter Mariska Hargitay in Law & Order: SVU, making his final acting role a special one.
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Save The Dates: Gillian Anderson's PBS Drama, NBC Celebrates Mariska With SVU Marathon, And More
Gillian Anderson is heading back to the British Isles for another TV drama — find out when Trespasses premieres on PBS, and get a sneak peek.
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Law & Order Star Christopher Meloni Played A Teenage Rebel On Jim Henson's Dinosaurs
Polacanthus, serial killer, NYPD detective — career changes don't get much weirder than this. So, who did Christopher Meloni play on ABC's Dinosaurs?
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The Most Streamed TV Shows Of 2026 (So Far)
Nielsen has released its rankings for the first half of 2026, revealing the most-streamed TV shows across original series, acquired titles and overall viewing.
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Does Law & Order: SVU Notify People When An Episode Is Based On Their Real-Life Experience?
Some of the Law & Order universe's best episodes are ripped from the headlines, but do the real-world individuals involved get any notice?
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