Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 26

*Law & Order: Special Victims Unit*
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Season 26
	Promotional poster
Starring	Mariska Hargitay; Ice-T; Peter Scanavino; Octavio Pisano; Kevin Kane; Juliana Aidén Martinez;
No. of episodes	9
Release
Original network	NBC
Original release	October 3, 2024 –; present
Season chronology
	← Previous; Season 25
	List of episodes

The twenty-sixth season of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, an American police crime drama television series created by Dick Wolf, was ordered on March 21, 2024, by NBC alongside the twenty-fourth season of Law & Order, and is produced by Wolf Entertainment.^[1] It premiered on October 3, 2024.^[2]

Cast and characters

Main

Mariska Hargitay as Captain Olivia Benson
Ice-T as Sergeant Odafin "Fin" Tutuola
Peter Scanavino as Assistant District Attorney Dominick "Sonny" Carisi, Jr.
Octavio Pisano as Junior Detective Joe Velasco
Kevin Kane as Detective Terry Bruno^[3]
Juliana Aidén Martinez as Junior Detective Kate Silva^[4]^[5]

Special guest stars after their departure

Kelli Giddish as Sergeant Amanda Rollins (episodes 3, 8, 9)

Recurring

Erin Anderson as Defense Attorney April Andrews
Paul Bomba as Officer Bobby Nardone
Ryan Buggle as Noah Porter-Benson
Charlotte Cabell as Jesse Rollins
Brian Cade as Defense Attorney Harris Malone
Christine Toy Johnson as Dr. Celia Lee
Josh Cooke as Agent Harrison Clay
Aimé Donna Kelly as Captain Renee Curry^[6]
Edie Salas Miller as Officer Tiffany Gómez

Notable guests

Johanna Braddy as Maggie Andrews
Brett Cullen as Judge Leonard Andrews
Troy Garity as Josh Blake
Allison McAtee as Paula Blake
Silas Weir Mitchell as Boyd Lynch
Mark Moses as Defense Attorney Jan Green
Zak Orth as Defense Attorney Harry Kagan (Crossing over from Law & Order)
Michael Shapiro as Dr. Isaac Haimes
John Clarence Stewart as Detective Vince Corgan
Jessica Tuck as Lillian Andrews
Jama Williamson as Laura Hughes

Episodes

*Law & Order: Special Victims Unit* season 26 episodes
No. overall	No. in season	Title ^[7]^[8]	Directed by	Written by ^[9]	Original release date ^[7]^[8]	Prod. code	U.S. viewers (millions)
552	1	"Fractured"	Norberto Barba	David Graziano & Julie Martin	October 3, 2024 (2024-10-03)	2601	3.81^[10]
The SVU investigates the murder and assault of 3 law students at their apartment.
553	2	"Excavation"	Juan J. Campanella	Teleplay by : Brendan Feeney Story by : David Graziano & Julie Martin	October 10, 2024 (2024-10-10)	2602	3.77^[11]
Devastating repressed memories come back to a woman when she finds an old notebook in her family home. Bringing charges in a decades-old crime proves even more difficult for Carisi when a powerful judge stalls the case.
554	3	"Divide and Conquer"	Martha Mitchell	David Graziano & Julie Martin	October 17, 2024 (2024-10-17)	2604	3.19^[12]
The SVU investigates four masked men who broke into a couple's home and assaulted two people during their dinner party.
555	4	"Constricted"	Michael Smith	Teleplay by : Candice Sanchez McFarlane Story by : David Graziano & Julie Martin	October 24, 2024 (2024-10-24)	2603	3.44^[13]
After a romantic date ends with a teenager fighting for her life in the hospital, Carisi can't help bringing the case home with him as he envisions the dangers ahead for his growing daughters.
556	5	"Economics of Shame"	Jean de Segonzac	Teleplay by : Brendan Feeney Story by : David Graziano & Julie Martin	October 31, 2024 (2024-10-31)	2605	3.52^[14]
When a TV reporter becomes the victim of sextortion that could ruin her career, Benson helps her take back control while Velasco goes undercover as a potential rich target.
557	6	"Rorschach"	Oscar René Lozoya II	Teleplay by : Nicholas P. Evangelista Story by : David Graziano & Julie Martin	November 7, 2024 (2024-11-07)	2606	3.13^[15]
The SVU investigates the murder at a remote campground.
558	7	"Tenfold"	Jonathan Herron	Teleplay by : Gabriel Vallejo Story by : David Graziano & Julie Martin	November 14, 2024 (2024-11-14)	2607	3.32^[16]
The SVU investigates a woman, who's almost raped in the night.
559	8	"Cornered"	Juan J. Campanella	David Graziano & Julie Martin	November 21, 2024 (2024-11-21)	2608	4.23^[17]
The SVU investigates the hostage by two hijackers at the convenience store, and ADA Carisi is held as a hostage alongside two girls.
560	9	"First Light"	Norberto Barba	David Graziano & Julie Martin	January 16, 2025 (2025-01-16)	2609	4.55^[18]
561	10	"Master Key"	Norberto Barba	Teleplay by : Nicholas P. Evangelista Story by : David Graziano & Julie Martin	January 23, 2025 (2025-01-23)	2610	TBD
562	11	"Deductible"	TBA	Teleplay by : Gabriel Vallejo Story by : David Graziano & Julie Martin	January 30, 2025 (2025-01-30)	2611	TBD

Ratings

Viewership and ratings per episode of *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 26*
No.	Title	Air date	Rating (18–49)	Viewers (millions)	DVR (18–49)	DVR viewers (millions)	Total (18–49)	Total viewers (millions)
1	"Fractured"	October 3, 2024 (2024-10-03)	0.4/4	3.81^[10]	—	—	—	—
2	"Excavation"	October 10, 2024 (2024-10-10)	0.4/4	3.77^[11]	—	—	—	—
3	"Divide and Conquer"	October 17, 2024 (2024-10-17)	0.3/3	3.19^[12]	0.3	1.93	0.6	5.16^[12]
4	"Constricted"	October 24, 2024 (2024-10-24)	0.4/4	3.44^[13]	0.2	1.83	0.6	5.27^[13]
5	"Economics of Shame"	October 31, 2024 (2024-10-31)	0.3/3	3.52^[14]	0.3	2.06	0.7	5.58^[14]
6	"Rorschach"	November 7, 2024 (2024-11-07)	0.3/3	3.13^[15]	0.3	2.09	0.6	5.22^[15]
7	"Tenfold"	November 14, 2024 (2024-11-14)	0.3/3	3.32^[16]	0.3	2.08	0.6	5.40^[16]
8	"Cornered"	November 21, 2024 (2024-11-21)	0.4/4	4.26^[17]	0.2	1.73	0.6	5.96^[17]
9	"First Light"	January 16, 2025 (2025-01-16)	0.5/7	4.55^[18]	TBD	TBD	TBD	TBD

References

^ White, Peter (March 21, 2024). "'Law & Order' & 'Law & Order: SVU' Renewed At NBC, 'Law & Order: Organized Crime' In Limbo". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
^ White, Jessica (July 3, 2024). "Here's When Law & Order: SVU Season 26 Premieres". NBC. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
^ Roots, Kimberly (July 23, 2024). "Law & Order: SVU Promotes Kevin Kane Ahead of Season 26". TVLine. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
^ Carpentier, Megan (July 24, 2024). "Juliana Aidén Martinez Joining Law & Order: SVU Cast for Season 26 (DETAILS)". NBC. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
^ Jacobs, Meredith (August 7, 2024). "'Law & Order: SVU': See Captain Benson With Her Season 26 Squad (PHOTO)". TV Insider. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
^ Jacobs, Meredith (August 7, 2024). "'Law & Order: SVU': See Captain Benson With Her Season 26 Squad (PHOTO)". TVInsider. Retrieved September 11, 2024.
^ ^a ^b "Shows A-Z – Law & Order: Special Victims Unit on NBC". The Futon Critic. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
^ ^a ^b "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 26 Episode Guide". Zap2it. Retrieved January 22, 2025.
^ "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
^ ^a ^b Pucci, Douglas (October 4, 2024). "Thursday Ratings: ABC Edges Past NBC's Lineup of Season Premieres". Programming Insider. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
^ ^a ^b Pucci, Douglas (October 11, 2024). "Thursday Ratings: TBS Tops All Non-NFL Outlets Among Key Demos with New York Yankees' Division Series Victory in MLB Postseason". Programming Insider. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
^ ^a ^b ^c Pucci, Douglas (October 18, 2024). "Thursday Ratings: Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage Solid Debut and Matlock Time Slot Premiere Gives CBS Victory Among Broadcast Networks". Programming Insider. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
^ ^a ^b ^c Pucci, Douglas (October 25, 2024). "Thursday Ratings: Matlock on CBS Improves from Prior Week, Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage Builds in Demos from Debutwork". Programming Insider. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
^ ^a ^b ^c Pucci, Douglas (November 1, 2024). "Thursday Ratings: Ghosts on CBS Leads Halloween Night Linear Telecasts Among Key Demos". Programming Insider. Retrieved November 1, 2024.
^ ^a ^b ^c Pucci, Douglas (November 8, 2024). "Thursday Ratings: CBS Leads Broadcast Networks in Each Prime Time Hour Among Total Viewers, Adults 18-49 and 25-54". Programming Insider. Retrieved November 8, 2024.
^ ^a ^b ^c Pucci, Douglas (November 15, 2024). "Thursday Ratings: CBS Leads Linear as Each of its Shows Sees an Uptick in Viewership from Prior Week". Programming Insider. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
^ ^a ^b ^c Pucci, Douglas (November 22, 2024). "Thursday Ratings: NBC Tops Linear in Prime Time, Helped by Law & Order: SVU". Programming Insider. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
^ ^a ^b Pucci, Douglas (January 17, 2025). "Thursday Ratings: Hollywood Squares Revival on CBS Premieres as Top Prime Time Telecast in Total Viewers". Programming Insider. Retrieved January 17, 2025.

External links

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[1] White, Peter (March 21, 2024). "'Law & Order' & 'Law & Order: SVU' Renewed At NBC, 'Law & Order: Organized Crime' In Limbo". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 5, 2024.

[2] White, Jessica (July 3, 2024). "Here's When Law & Order: SVU Season 26 Premieres". NBC. Retrieved September 5, 2024.

[3] Roots, Kimberly (July 23, 2024). "Law & Order: SVU Promotes Kevin Kane Ahead of Season 26". TVLine. Retrieved September 5, 2024.

[4] Carpentier, Megan (July 24, 2024). "Juliana Aidén Martinez Joining Law & Order: SVU Cast for Season 26 (DETAILS)". NBC. Retrieved September 11, 2024.

[5] Jacobs, Meredith (August 7, 2024). "'Law & Order: SVU': See Captain Benson With Her Season 26 Squad (PHOTO)". TV Insider. Retrieved September 23, 2024.

[6] Jacobs, Meredith (August 7, 2024). "'Law & Order: SVU': See Captain Benson With Her Season 26 Squad (PHOTO)". TVInsider. Retrieved September 11, 2024.

[listings26-7] "Shows A-Z – Law & Order: Special Victims Unit on NBC". The Futon Critic. Retrieved January 22, 2025.

[Zap2it_26-8] "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 26 Episode Guide". Zap2it. Retrieved January 22, 2025.

[9] "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved January 7, 2025.

[26.01-10] Pucci, Douglas (October 4, 2024). "Thursday Ratings: ABC Edges Past NBC's Lineup of Season Premieres". Programming Insider. Retrieved October 4, 2024.

[26.02-11] Pucci, Douglas (October 11, 2024). "Thursday Ratings: TBS Tops All Non-NFL Outlets Among Key Demos with New York Yankees' Division Series Victory in MLB Postseason". Programming Insider. Retrieved October 11, 2024.

[26.03-12] Pucci, Douglas (October 18, 2024). "Thursday Ratings: Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage Solid Debut and Matlock Time Slot Premiere Gives CBS Victory Among Broadcast Networks". Programming Insider. Retrieved October 18, 2024.

[26.04-13] Pucci, Douglas (October 25, 2024). "Thursday Ratings: Matlock on CBS Improves from Prior Week, Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage Builds in Demos from Debutwork". Programming Insider. Retrieved October 25, 2024.

[26.05-14] Pucci, Douglas (November 1, 2024). "Thursday Ratings: Ghosts on CBS Leads Halloween Night Linear Telecasts Among Key Demos". Programming Insider. Retrieved November 1, 2024.

[26.06-15] Pucci, Douglas (November 8, 2024). "Thursday Ratings: CBS Leads Broadcast Networks in Each Prime Time Hour Among Total Viewers, Adults 18-49 and 25-54". Programming Insider. Retrieved November 8, 2024.

[26.07-16] Pucci, Douglas (November 15, 2024). "Thursday Ratings: CBS Leads Linear as Each of its Shows Sees an Uptick in Viewership from Prior Week". Programming Insider. Retrieved November 15, 2024.

[26.08-17] Pucci, Douglas (November 22, 2024). "Thursday Ratings: NBC Tops Linear in Prime Time, Helped by Law & Order: SVU". Programming Insider. Retrieved November 22, 2024.

[26.09-18] Pucci, Douglas (January 17, 2025). "Thursday Ratings: Hollywood Squares Revival on CBS Premieres as Top Prime Time Telecast in Total Viewers". Programming Insider. Retrieved January 17, 2025.

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