Get ready to mark your calendars, Law and Order: SVU enthusiasts! NBC has just announced the highly anticipated return of Captain Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and her team in new episodes set to premiere on Thursday, October 3, 2024. The revelation came through an Instagram post on July 9, which confirmed the show will air at 9 p.m. ET, following the season 24 premiere of its predecessor, Law and Order.
“Alert your squad and mark your calendars,” exclaimed the official caption. “NEW seasons of #LawAndOrder & #SVU return Thursday, October 3rd to @NBC.”
Fans swiftly took to social media to express their excitement about the upcoming season. “The best birthday present is the season premiere!!” gushed one commenter. Another eagerly wrote, “Can’t wait! 🔥🔥🔥” Meanwhile, a humorous fan shared, “I’m seated. My family told me to get off the couch because it’s not 10/3 yet but I’m too seated.”
While the news of SVU’s return is cause for celebration, many are also curious about the status of another beloved show in the franchise — Law and Order: Organized Crime. Despite NBC renewing the series for a fifth season, it will debut exclusively on Peacock during the 2024-2025 TV season, rather than airing in primetime. With the show absent from NBC’s fall 2024 schedule, fans will have to stay tuned for further updates on its premiere date.
Stay tuned as we countdown to the thrilling return of Law and Order: SVU this October, promising another season of gripping investigations and the unwavering commitment of Olivia Benson and her team to deliver justice.
