Law & Order
In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate, yet equally important, groups: the police, who investigate crime; and the district attorneys, who prosecute the offenders. These are their stories.
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Season 26, Episode 1
Ghost in the Machine — Thursday, October 8, 2026 on NBC
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When does Law & Order come out?
Law & Order returns with season 26, episode 1 ("Ghost in the Machine") on Thursday, October 8, 2026, airing on NBC. That is in 8 days.
There are 4 upcoming episodes on the schedule, running through Thursday, October 29, 2026. The show is currently in production.
We have been tracking this show since Sunday, August 2, 2026.
Upcoming episodes
| Ep | Title | Air date | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| S26 E1 | Ghost in the Machine | Oct 8, 2026 | Next week |
| S26 E2 | Into the Mystic | Oct 15, 2026 | In 2 weeks |
| S26 E3 | Property | Oct 22, 2026 | In 3 weeks |
| S26 E4 | Bad News | Oct 29, 2026 | In 4 weeks |
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