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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories.
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Season 28, Episode 1
Volition — Thursday, October 8, 2026 on NBC
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When does Law & Order: Special Victims Unit come out?
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit returns with season 28, episode 1 ("Volition") on Thursday, October 8, 2026, airing on NBC. That is in 8 days.
There are 5 upcoming episodes on the schedule, running through Thursday, November 5, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S28 E1 | Volition | Oct 8, 2026 | Next week |
| S28 E2 | TBA | Oct 15, 2026 | In 2 weeks |
| S28 E3 | TBA | Oct 22, 2026 | In 3 weeks |
| S28 E4 | TBA | Oct 29, 2026 | In 4 weeks |
| S28 E5 | TBA | Nov 5, 2026 | In 1 months |
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