When will Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 24 return to NBC? Continue reading to find out.
“Carisi and I decided that marriage is just like a crime. You have a motive, means, and opportunity. And we didn’t want to do this without all of you.” Ever since the premiere of the ninth episode, “And a Trauma in a Pear Tree,” earlier this month on December 8, 2022. We know that the viewers have been anticipating whether the season will resume its run with the remaining episodes in 2023 or not. So, if you are one of them, then you’ve come to the right spot, as we have compiled all the necessary information to get a head start. Here is everything we know so far about when Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 24 will be back on NBC.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 24: Will the new episodes return in 2023?
The new episodes will air sooner than you have been anticipating! The 24th season will resume its run with its tenth episode, simply titled, “Jumped In,” on Thursday, January 5, 2023. It will be a three-hour event that will air on NBC and later on Peacock from 8 to 11 p.m. ET/PT, alongside Season 22 of Law & Order and Season 3 of Law & Order: Organized Crime.
The official synopsis of the episode states, “When Benson becomes the target of a ruthless gang leader, Capt. Duarte takes the case; Fin works with the Bronx SVU to help clear its case backlog; Lt. Dixon offers to translate when a deaf student is raped.” In addition to this, the official synopsis of the 11th episode, “Soldier Up,” will release on Thursday, January 12, 2023, and reflects that while Benson tries to help the gang member who attacked her, Duarte reveals a shocking piece of evidence in the case; Fin is tasked with hiring new detectives for the Bronx SVU. Take a look at the official promo below:
Law & Order: SVU Season 24: A quick recap of the season so far
The exact plotlines of the season are not yet released by the network, but the available episode descriptions alone are enough to create a picture and give an idea of the direction the season is taking, which will help to understand the theme much better. Here’s all we know about Law & Order: SVU Season 24 episodes so far.
Episode 1: Gimme Shelter, September 22, 2022: The episode is directed by Jean de Segonzac and written by Rick Eid & Gwen Sigan. It is estimated to be viewed by 5.47 million US viewers. The official synopsis of the episode states, “A girl is shot and Cosgrove teams with Detective Jalen Shaw to track down her killer; Benson and Stabler assist and realize it’s more than a typical homicide; McCoy and Price seek justice against an international crime ring; part 2 of 3.”
Episode 2: The One You Feed, September 29, 2022: The episode is directed by Norberto Barba and written by David Graziano & Julie Martin. It is estimated to be viewed by 4.62 million US viewers. The official synopsis of the episode states, “A group of teens terrorizing tourists has the SVU squad working overtime; McGrath teams them up with the Bronx gang unit to track down a crucial lead.”
Episode 3: Mirror Effect, October 6, 2022: The episode is directed by Michael Smith and the story is written by David Graziano & Julie Martin. It is estimated to be viewed by 4.16 million US viewers. The official synopsis of the episodes states, “The SVU squad investigates the rape of a pop star who’s in an abusive relationship with her boyfriend, and this gets real when Carisi takes this up at trial. Rollins struggles with taking the stress of work home with her. Benson puts Velasco in charge of training Muncy, while Fin teaches her a lesson in respecting fellow officers.”
Episode 4: The Steps We Cannot Take: October 13, 2022: The episode is directed by Juan J. Campanella and the story is written by Brianna Yellen & Kathy Dobie. It is estimated to be viewed by 4.36 million US viewers. The official synopsis of the episodes states, “A home invasion and kidnapping lead the SVU to a shocking discovery; Muncy tries to fit in with the squad.”
Episode 5: Breakwater: October 27, 2022: The episode is directed by Jean de Segonzac and the teleplay is written by Denis Hamill & Monet Hurst-Mendoza. The story is written by Denis Hamill. It is estimated to be viewed by 4.42 million US viewers. The official synopsis of the episodes states, “A young man asks the Special Victims Unit for help when he suspects his boss is preying on his sister; Velasco tries to convince a reluctant witness to testify in court.”
Episode 6: Controlled Burn: November 3, 2022: The episode is directed by Oscar Rene Lozoya II and the teleplay is written by David Graziano & Nolan Dunbar. The story is written by David Graziano & Julie Martin. It is estimated to be viewed by 3.90 million US viewers. The official synopsis of the episodes states, “Rollins investigates an assault by a masked man at an underground party. Benson uncovers a suspect who may be valuable as a witness.”
Episode 7: Dead Ball: November 10, 2022: The episode is directed by Michael Smith and written by Brendan Feeney & Kathy Dobie & Gabriel Vallejo. It is estimated to be viewed by 4.12 million US viewers. The official synopsis of the episodes states, “When the case against a popular sports star falls through, Benson digs into the suspect’s past to uncover additional victims; Velasco is disappointed when he meets one of his heroes.”
Episode 8: A Better Person: November 17, 2022: The episode is directed by Michael Pressman and the teleplay is written by Brianna Yellen & Margaret Rose Lester. The story is written by David Graziano. It is estimated to be viewed by 4.95 million US viewers. The official synopsis of the episodes states, “The Special Victims Unit hunts for a violent suspect who killed a detective’s child; Rollins ponders a potential opportunity.”
Episode 9: And a Trauma in a Pear Tree: December 8, 2022: The episode is directed by Norberto Barba and written by David Graziano & Julie Martin. It is estimated to be viewed by 4.97 million US viewers. The official synopsis of the episodes states, “Carisi and Rollins work together on an important arraignment; Benson tries to make Noah’s Christmas wish come true when a case falls in her lap.”
Law & Order: SVU Season 24: Where to stream the new episodes?
This groundbreaking series from executive producer Dick Wolf’s “Law & Order” franchise chronicles the ripped-from-the-headlines investigations of the NYPD’s Special Victims Unit. Led by courageous and compassionate Capt. Olivia Benson, this elite team includes Sgt. Odafin Tutuola, Detective Amanda Rollins, Officer Katriona Tamin, and Deputy Chief Christian Garland, focus on finding justice for the victims of the city’s worst crimes. Assisting them is ADA Sonny Carisi, who seeks justice for SVU’s victims and survivors with passion and precision.
When released, the entire Law And Order franchise will air on NBC and later be available to watch on the official website based on the user’s location. Moreover, the viewers can also catch up with all the seasons of Law And Order, SVU, and Organized Crime on Peacock, Hulu Plus, and fuboTV. All seasons of Law And Order, SVU, and Organized Crime are also available for renting or purchasing on Vudu or Amazon Instant Video, with a vast number of membership plans according to the preference of the users. Moreover, the series is also available to watch exclusively on NBC’s official website for free, where the episodes are published after they air on the TV channel.
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Catch up on previous episodes while you wait for Law & Order: SVU Season 24 to premiere next year on January 5, 2023.