“Nobody gets away with threatening my son without some type of justice. And right now, yours looks pretty good. You know the saying, blood for blood.” – Benson
Ever since the premiere of the 12th episode, “Blood Out,” back on January 26, 2023, which was viewed by 5.77 million US viewers, has left many questions on the fan’s minds. In the episode, the viewers got to see that Benson and Carisi put a vengeful crime boss on trial, Fin tries to help a woman who was drugged and left for dead, and Velasco takes drastic action to get information from a witness.
We know that since then, the viewers have been anticipating whether the season will resume its run with the remaining episodes in February 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 February 2023?
The wait is finally over, as the new episodes will air sooner than you had anticipated! The 24th season will resume its run with its 13th episode, simply titled, “Intersection,” on Thursday, February 2, 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, which will also air new episodes to continue the franchise’s theme of Law & Order Thursdays on a weekly basis!
The official synopsis of the episode states, “A car accident leads the detectives on a search for an ambulance driver assaulting his charges; Fin gives Detective Bruno a tour of Manhattan SVU.” In addition to this, the official synopsis of the 14th episode, “Dutch Tears,” will be released on Thursday, February 16, 2023, and reflects that the plot will follow a recently released convict as he goes looking for his arresting officer, Fin Tutuola; Carisi tries to get an arrest warrant without a positive suspect ID. 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.”
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 new episodes on February 2, 2023.