Quick answer · Season 28
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 28 premieres in the U.S. on Thursday, October 8, 2026 on NBC at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT.
More episode dates are added as they're announced.
- U.S. premiere
- October 8, 2026
- Where
- NBC
- Time
- 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT
- Episodes
- TBA
Where to watch Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 28 in the U.S.
Season 28 episode schedule
| Ep. | Title | U.S. date | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Volition | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Next |
| 2 | — | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 3 | — | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 4 | — | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 5 | — | [1] | 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.
About Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is a drama and crime series on NBC that first aired in 1999. Season 28 premieres on Thursday, October 8, 2026, airing Thursdays 9 p.m. ET/PT (8 p.m. CT).
Season 28: Season 28 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit on NBC.
- Network / service: NBC (first aired September 20, 1999)
- Official site: nbc.com
- Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Mariska Hargitay (Captain Olivia Benson), Ice-T (Sergeant Odafin "Fin" Tutuola), Dann Florek (Captain Donald Cragen), Richard Belzer (John Munch), Christopher Meloni (Detective Elliot Stabler)
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Common questions
When does Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 28 premiere?
The season premiere is listed for Thursday, October 8, 2026 on NBC. Schedules can change; the table above is updated daily.
What time is Law & Order: Special Victims Unit on?
NBC lists it Thursdays at 9 p.m. Eastern and Pacific (8 p.m. Central). Local stations and sports overruns can shift the time.
Where can I watch Law & Order: Special Victims Unit?
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit airs on NBC. Free over the air, or through cable and live-TV streaming services.
Sources
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Update history
- Schedule imported from TVmaze listings.
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