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SVU Season 27: Renewed Energy & Powerful Female Force
5 Dec
Summary
- Law & Order: SVU enters its 27th season with renewed energy and a powerful female leadership.
- Season 27 premiered in September 2025, with the latest new episode airing November 20, 2025.
- NBC will air holiday programming throughout December, including reruns and specials before new episodes resume.
Law & Order: SVU is embracing a vibrant new chapter in its 27th season, with star Mariska Hargitay expressing excitement over the show's "renewed energy" and "powerful female energy." This season, which premiered in September 2025, benefits from the fresh perspective of new showrunner Michele Fazekas and the welcomed return of actress Kelli Giddish. The series continues to captivate audiences with its compelling storylines.
The most recent new installment of season 27 aired on November 20, 2025. However, viewers will experience a brief hiatus as NBC transitions to its holiday programming schedule. This festive lineup includes beloved classics like Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Frosty the Snowman, alongside year-in-review specials and Christmas-themed Saturday Night Live episodes throughout December.
Fans eager for more Law & Order: SVU can anticipate the return of new episodes after the holiday season. While the total episode count for season 27 remains undisclosed, season 26 comprised 22 episodes. The showrunners have also teased an exciting crossover event intended to feel more like a cinematic experience, blending characters from both Law & Order series.
