Law & Order Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
1990 · NBC · Status: Returning Series · Rated: TV-14
Frequently Asked Questions About Law & Order
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Law & Order have?
Law & Order has 26 seasons and 545 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on September 13, 1990 to May 14, 2026.
Is Law & Order renewed, ended, or canceled?
Law & Order is currently an active returning series with future seasons planned or in development.
How long does it take to binge watch Law & Order?
It takes 411h 36m (24696 minutes) to watch the complete run of Law & Order. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 206 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 411.6 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 206 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of Law & Order?
The highest-rated episode is Season 23, Episode 5 ("Last Dance"), which holds an outstanding rating of 9.2/10 based on 6 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Law & Order?
Law & Order is available for streaming on Netflix, Hulu, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Philo, YouTube TV, NBC, Netflix Standard with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Law & Order?
Law & Order has an official content rating of TV-14.
Who are the lead actors in Law & Order?
The primary ensemble cast includes Sam Waterston as Jack McCoy (age 85), S. Epatha Merkerson as Anita Van Buren (age 73), Jerry Orbach as Lennie Briscoe (age 69 (deceased)), Steven Hill as Adam Schiff (age 94 (deceased)).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Waterston | Jack McCoy | 85 |
| S. Epatha Merkerson | Anita Van Buren | 73 |
| Jerry Orbach | Lennie Briscoe | 69 (deceased) |
| Steven Hill | Adam Schiff | 94 (deceased) |
| Jesse L. Martin | Ed Green | 57 |
| Leslie Hendrix | Elizabeth Rodgers | 66 |
| Fred Thompson | Arthur Branch | 73 (deceased) |
| Chris Noth | Mike Logan | 71 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Law & Order are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.