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Law and Order: Special Victims Unit (SVU) - General Information
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Status: Break - Between Seasons
Premiere: September 20, 1999
Classification: Scripted
Genre: Action | Crime | Drama | Mystery
Network: NBC (USA)
Airs: Wednesdays at 10:00 pm
Runtime: 60 Minutes
Season 14 -- Renewed -- Air Date Unknown/TBA
On January 8, 2012, at a news conference by NBC Entertainment, president Bob Greenblatt said that Law & Order: SVU will return for a 14th season.
Season 13 -- 23 episodes -- Sep 21, 2011 to May 23, 2012 -- Completed
13x01 -- Sep 21, 2011 -- Scorched Earth
13x02 -- Sep 28, 2011 -- Personal Fouls
13x03 -- Oct 05, 2011 -- Blood Brothers
13x04 -- Oct 12, 2011 -- Double Strands
13x05 -- Oct 19, 2011 -- Missing Pieces
13x06 -- Nov 02, 2011 -- True Believers
13x07 -- Nov 09, 2011 -- Russian Brides
13x08 -- Nov 16, 2011 -- Educated Guess
13x09 -- Nov 30, 2011 -- Lost Traveler
13x10 -- Dec 07, 2011 -- Spiraling Down
13x11 -- Jan 11, 2012 -- Theatre Tricks
13x12 -- Jan 18, 2012 -- Official Story
13x13 -- Feb 08, 2012 -- Father's Shadow
13x14 -- Feb 15, 2012 -- Home Invasions
13x15 -- Feb 22, 2012 -- Hunting Ground
13x16 -- Feb 29, 2012 -- Child's Welfare
13x17 -- Apr 11, 2012 -- Justice Denied
13x18 -- Apr 18, 2012 -- Valentine's Day
13x19 -- Apr 25, 2012 -- Street Revenge
13x20 -- May 02, 2012 -- Learning Curve
13x21 -- May 09, 2012 -- Father Dearest
13x22 -- May 16, 2012 -- Strange Beauty
13x23 -- May 23, 2012 -- TBA
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About the show
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"In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories."
This hard-hitting and emotional series from NBC's Law & Order brand chronicles the life and crimes of the Special Victims Unit of the New York Police Department, the elite squad of detectives who investigate sexually based crimes. Created by Emmy Award-winning producer Dick Wolf, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has been picked up for its thirteenth season. Combined with Law & Order -- the second longest-running drama series in the history of television --, Law & Order: Criminal Intent and Law & Order: Trial by Jury the "Law & Order" franchise reached its 900th episode in the summer of 2010.
The drama follows Detective Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay), whose difficult past -- a product of rape -- is the reason she joined the unit. Sergeant John Munch, (Richard Belzer, reprising his role from Homicide: Life on the Street), a transfer from Baltimore's homicide unit, brings his acerbic wit, conspiracy theories and street-honed investigative skills to the team. And his partner, Detective Odafin "Fin" Tutuola (Ice-T), adds his unique sense of humor and investigative experience, making him a formidable match for Munch. Also joining them in season 13 are Detective Nick Amaro (Danny Pino) and Detective Amanda Rollins (Kelli Giddish).
"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" is often abbreviated to "Law & Order: SVU" or just "SVU"
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Date of last review or update: May 27, 2012
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