Quick answer · Season 26
Law & Order season 26 premieres in the U.S. on Thursday, October 8, 2026 on NBC at 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT.
More episode dates are added as they're announced.
- U.S. premiere
- October 8, 2026
- Where
- NBC
- Time
- 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT
- Episodes
- TBA
Where to watch Law & Order season 26 in the U.S.
Season 26 episode schedule
| Ep. | Title | U.S. date | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ghost in the Machine | [1] | 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot | Next |
| 2 | Into the Mystic | [1] | 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 3 | Property | [1] | 10 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 4 | Bad News | [1] | 10 p.m. ET / 9 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
Law & Order is a drama and crime series on NBC that first aired in 1990. Season 26 premieres on Thursday, October 8, 2026, airing Thursdays 10 p.m. ET/PT (9 p.m. CT).
Season 26: Season 26 of Law & Order on NBC.
- Network / service: NBC (first aired September 13, 1990)
- Official site: nbc.com
- Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Sam Waterston (District Attorney Jack McCoy), S. Epatha Merkerson (Lieutenant Anita Van Buren), Jerry Orbach (Detective Leonard W. "Lennie" Briscoe), Steven Hill (District Attorney Adam Schiff), Jesse L. Martin (Detective Edward "Eddie" Green)
All seasons
Season 26
Premieres soonSeason 26 of Law & Order on NBC.
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StreamingSeason 25 aired from 2025-09-25 to 2026-05-14.
Common questions
When does Law & Order season 26 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 on?
NBC lists it Thursdays at 10 p.m. Eastern and Pacific (9 p.m. Central). Local stations and sports overruns can shift the time.
Where can I watch Law & Order?
Law & Order 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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