Law & Order and SVU Return to NBC in February 2026 After Olympics Hiatus

NBC's 'Law & Order' and 'Law & Order: SVU' have been staples of primetime television for decades. The temporary hiatus for the 2026 Winter Olympics is a recurring programming shift to allow for extensive coverage of the winter games. For fans, this means a brief break from the usual criminal chases and courtroom dramas, replaced by bobsledding, skiing, and other winter sports. However, the break is short-lived, with both shows set to return on February 26th.

'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit', now in its 27th season, continues to chronicle the lives of the Special Victims Unit of the New York City Police Department. This season sees Captain Olivia Benson navigating challenging cases with her squad, alongside familiar faces and new guest stars. The original 'Law & Order', celebrating its milestone 25th season, continues its examination of crime and justice, featuring a crossover episode that brought together characters from both series.

Both shows return on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 8/7c on NBC.

The hiatus is to accommodate NBC's coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Episodes of 'Law & Order' and 'SVU' are available to stream on Peacock&ref=yanuki.com.

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