Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
1999 · NBC · Status: Returning Series · Rated: TV-14
Frequently Asked Questions About Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Law & Order: Special Victims Unit have?
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has 28 seasons and 595 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on September 20, 1999 to May 14, 2026.
Is Law & Order: Special Victims Unit renewed, ended, or canceled?
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is currently an active returning series with future seasons planned or in development.
How long does it take to binge watch Law & Order: Special Victims Unit?
It takes 425h 15m (25515 minutes) to watch the complete run of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 213 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 425.3 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 213 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit?
The highest-rated episode is Season 21, Episode 14 ("I Deserve Some Loving Too"), which holds an outstanding rating of 10/10 based on 3 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Law & Order: Special Victims Unit?
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is available for streaming on Hulu, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, NBC, Peacock Premium Plus. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit?
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has an official content rating of TV-14.
Who are the lead actors in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit?
The primary ensemble cast includes Mariska Hargitay as Olivia Benson (age 62), Ice-T as Odafin 'Fin' Tutuola (age 68), Dann Florek as Donald Cragen (age 76), Richard Belzer as John Munch (age 78 (deceased)).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Mariska Hargitay | Olivia Benson | 62 |
| Ice-T | Odafin 'Fin' Tutuola | 68 |
| Dann Florek | Donald Cragen | 76 |
| Richard Belzer | John Munch | 78 (deceased) |
| Christopher Meloni | Elliot Stabler | 65 |
| Kelli Giddish | Amanda Rollins | 46 |
| Peter Scanavino | Dominick 'Sonny' Carisi Jr. | 46 |
| BD Wong | Dr. George Huang | 65 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.