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Law & Order Franchise Shifts for Fall 2026
14 May
Summary
- NBC confirmed Law & Order and SVU renewal for fall 2026.
- The franchise moves to later time slots on Thursday nights.
- SVU becomes the longest-running scripted series on American TV.
NBC has officially renewed both the original Law & Order series and its popular spin-off, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, for the 2026-2027 broadcast season. The renewals confirm the franchise's continued presence on television beyond its current seasons, which are set to conclude on May 14, 2026.
Fans can anticipate a significant change in viewing times for the upcoming fall 2026 season. Law & Order will depart its long-held 8/7c slot, moving to 10/9c. This places it after SVU, which is shifting an hour earlier to 9/8c. This programming shift is part of NBC's new Thursday night lineup, featuring 'The Traitors' at 8/7c.
With its upcoming 28th season, Law & Order: SVU is set to become the longest-running scripted series in American television history. The original Law & Order series will enter its 26th season. The franchise, created by Dick Wolf and primarily set and filmed in New York City, continues its distinctive two-pronged approach of crime investigation and prosecution.
