Special Victims Unit has been jam-packed with twists and turns. Viewers can never guess which jaw-dropping case Captain Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and her elite squad will face next on the NBC nail-biter.

A new episode of “Law & Order” season 26 will air on Thursday, Jan. 26. The new episode will air at 9 p.m. ET on NBC. Those without cable can watch the show for free through FuboTV or DirecTV Stream each offering a free trial to new users. Sling is another option for streaming the show, and promotional offers are available.

SVU is as strong as ever in the midst of its 26th season in the 2025 TV schedule. It’s hard to believe that the show premiered back in 1999, but Mariska Hargitay still remembers her audition with Christopher Meloni like it was yesterday.

Special Victims Unit” midseason premiere airs Thursday, January 16 at 9 p.m. ET on NBC. Stream season 26 live on Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, and Hulu + Live TV; or enjoy new episodes the following day on Peacock.

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Hit the comments with your answers to these questions and your thoughts about Law & Order: SVU Season 26, Episode 9. Law & Order: SVU airs on NBC on Thursdays at 9/8c and on Peacock on Fridays.