Law & Order SVU Season 27 Return Date Revealed

For fans of Law & Order: SVU, read all the details about new episodes and the return of Mariska Hargitay here.

Olivia Benson’s Holiday Time

If you’re sitting in front of the TV (December 4th) waiting for a new episode of Law & Order: SVU, wait a minute.

Our favorite Captain Olivia Benson, aka Mariska Hargitay, is currently on vacation. NBC has announced that no new episodes will air tonight.

Instead, the channel will be showing classic cartoons like How the Grinch Stole Christmas and an old episode from Season 27, “A Waiver of Consent,” to celebrate the holidays. So, relax and enjoy these old shows tonight.

Bang-Bang Return on January 8

There’s no need to despair, as the new year is about to begin with a bang.

Law & Order: SVU returns with new episodes on January 8. And this return won’t be a typical one—it’ll be a special ‘Crossover Event.’

This means Olivia Benson’s team will work with the original Law & Order cast to solve cases.

The show’s creators say this episode will feel more like a movie than a TV show, with characters from both shows sharing the screen.

New Female Energy on Set

Even though Mariska Hargitay has been on the show for 27 years, her enthusiasm remains high.

She recently revealed in an interview that she feels a distinct “renewed energy” this season.

This is primarily due to the return of longtime colleague Kelli Giddish and the arrival of new showrunner Michelle Fazekas.

Mariska says the show has a “powerful female energy” that will keep viewers engaged.

December Entertainment Calendar

While Benson and his team are on break, NBC has everything you need to stay entertained.

Jimmy Fallon’s holiday special and a Christmas episode of Saturday Night Live will air in the coming weeks.

And if you’re missing SVU, you can stream all eight episodes of Season 27 and past seasons at any time by visiting Peacock. So, note the January 8th date!