Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is returning for a 27th season, with a premiere set for Thursday, September 25 at 9/8c on NBC. The 21-episode arc will roll out weekly in the usual time slot, and fans can also catch fresh episodes the next day on Peacock.
Mariska Hargitay will again star as Detective Olivia Benson, a cornerstone of the series through all 26 seasons to date. Ice-T is back as Sergeant Odafin “Fin” Tutuola, a presence on the show since its sophomore run. On the leadership side, David Graziano has departed, and Michele Fazekas steps in as showrunner, making her the first woman to lead SVU in the show’s nearly three-decade history.
There’s no trailer available yet for season 27, but NBC and the SVU team are keeping fans in the loop as the fall schedule unfolds. For those who prefer streaming, new episodes will be available on Peacock the day after they air on NBC.
Season 27’s arrival continues SVU’s long-running legacy within the Law & Order universe, highlighting the franchise’s ability to evolve while keeping its core focus on high-stakes investigative storytelling and character-driven drama. Fazekas’s leadership may bring a refreshed approach to the series, maintaining its signature tone while introducing new perspectives behind the scenes.
In short, SVU fans can look forward to a fall return on September 25, with familiar faces, a historic showrunner change, and a continued multi-platform strategy spanning NBC and Peacock. The renewal reinforces the franchise’s resilience and its enduring appeal in a competitive fall TV landscape.