Mariska Hargitay as Capt. Olivia Benson, Peter Scanavino as A.D.A Dominick "Sonny" Carisi Jr. and Kelli Giddish as Sgt. Amanda Rollins in the midseason premiere of "Law & Order: SVU" on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, on NBC. Scott Gries/NBC

“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” returns to NBC with its mid-season 26 premiere on Thursday, January 16 (1/16/2025) at 9 p.m. ET. Also premiering tonight is the mid-season 24 return of the original “Law & Order.” It will air right before “Law & Order: SVU” on NBC at 8 p.m. ET.

A guide on how to watch Law & Order and Law & Order in 2025 online, including episode premiere dates and start times for season 24 and season 26.

During this week’s new episode, an abhorrent web of lies and betrayal is uncovered when a woman is confronted with video of a night she can’t remember.

The season 24 midseason premiere of “Law & Order” will air on Thursday, Jan. 16. The new episode will air at 8 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.

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.

Weekly watchers, it's time to celebrate because the wait for new episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 26 is Dun Dun. It's never a dull day for Captain Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) at the helm of the Manhattan SVU,