TV series · 1999 · Where to watch
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Updated November 2, 2026
Hope in the darkness.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is streaming free on NBC right now, and on eleven more services. Here is every US option, what each one costs, and which is worth using.
In New York City, a dedicated police unit investigates sexually based offenses and works with the justice system to pursue difficult cases. The series follows their investigations, the impact on victims, and the demanding work of seeking accountability.
- Year
- 1999
- TMDB rating
- 8.0/10 · 4.4k votes
- Genre
- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Length
- 28 seasons · 602 episodes
- Network
- NBC
- Rated
- TV-14
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How to watch Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
The cheapest way to watch Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is free: NBC carries the series with ads and no subscription.
If you would rather skip the ads, it is also included with a subscription to DirecTV On Demand, fuboTV, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+, Peacock, Peacock Premium and YouTube TV.
To own it instead, you can buy an episode from $1.99 on Amazon, AppleTV and Fandango at Home.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is a returning series with 28 seasons and 602 episodes so far, with more on the way but no next air date confirmed yet. The most recent episode (S28E3) aired on October 22, 2026.
Created by Dick Wolf and starring Mariska Hargitay, Ice-T, Kelli Giddish and Peter Scanavino; it originally aired on NBC.
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Common questions
Is Law & Order: Special Victims Unit on Hulu?
Yes. As of November 2, 2026, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is on Hulu in the US with a subscription.
Is Law & Order: Special Victims Unit on Netflix?
No. As of November 2, 2026, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is not streaming on Netflix in the US. It is on DirecTV On Demand, fuboTV and Hulu instead.
Can I watch Law & Order: Special Victims Unit for free?
Yes — NBC streams it free with ads, no subscription needed.
How many seasons of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit are there?
There are 28 seasons so far, with more to come.
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