Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Recent Episode : Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 24, Episode 6 Controlled Burn (2022-11-03)

Description : “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.” Created by Emmy Award-winning producer Dick Wolf, “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” now in its 15th seas... [+]expand“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.” Created by Emmy Award-winning producer Dick Wolf, “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” now in its 15th season, is the longest-running primetime drama currently on television. 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 City Police Department, an elite squad of detectives who investigate sexually based crimes. Dedicated Detective Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay), a seasoned veteran of the unit who has seen it all, heads up the department with empathy and professionalism, all the while dealing with her difficult past – as a product of rape and a witness to her mother’s grief, she can personally relate to each victim she tries to help. In 2011, Hargitay (Detective Benson) garnered her eighth Emmy nomination for Lead Actress in a Drama Series and won the 2006 Emmy for that category. Also in 2011, she received her sixth SAG nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Detective Benson. In 2005, Hargitay won a Golden Globe for Lead Actress in a Drama Series for the role and earned a second nomination in 2009. Captain Donald Cragen (Dann Florek, reprising the role he played on the first three seasons of “Law & Order” 1990 – 93) oversees the unit with a tough but supportive approach to the team’s complex cases and guides the squad through the challenges they face every day. Sergeant John Munch (Richard Belzer, “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. Detective Odafin “Fin” Tutuola (Ice-T) adds a unique sense of humor and undercover investigative experience, making him a formidable match for any partner. Detectives Nick Amaro (Danny Pino) and Amanda Rollins (Kelli Giddish) have earned their place as top-notch SVU detectives and bring their own talents and style of investigation while facing head-on the emotional toll it takes to work the unit. Pino was nominated for the Imagen Award for Best Television Actor in 2013 and the ALMA Award for Favorite TV Actor in 2012 for his role as Detective Amaro. “SVU” has been continually acknowledged for its guest players, with Emmy wins for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for Ann-Margret (2010), Ellen Burstyn (2009), Cynthia Nixon (2008), Leslie Caron (2007) and Amanda Plummer (2005), and nominations for such renowned talent as Brenda Blethyn, Carol Burnett, Robin Williams, Marcia Gay Harden, Angela Lansbury, Marlee Matlin, Mare Winningham, Barbara Barrie, Martha Plimpton, Jane Alexander and Tracy Pollan. In 2012, the NAACP Image Awards honored “SVU” as the year’s Outstanding Drama Series, with Ice-T and guest actress Anika Noni Rose nominated in the acting categories. Three “SVU” episodes have been nominated by the GLAAD Media Awards for outstanding representation of the LGBT community. In addition, the show has garnered several People’s Choice Award nominations, including Favorite TV Drama, Favorite Scene Stealing Star (Richard Belzer, guest star Luke Perry and winning guest star Robin Williams) and Favorite TV Crime Fighter (Mariska Hargitay). “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” is a Wolf Films production in association with Universal Television. Dick Wolf is creator and executive producer; Warren Leight, Julie Martin, Michael Smith and Peter Jankowski are executive producers. Spinoff Of: Law & Order (1990-2010) Character Spinoff: Conviction (Law & Order Universe, has Stephanie March from SVU) (2006) Adaptations outside the U.S.: Zakon i Poryadok. Otdel operativniykh rassledovaniy (Law & Order: Operative Investigations Unit) (2007-2011) ●This show follows the format of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, set in Moscow and adapted to the Russian justice system. Law & Order Franchise: Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001-2011) Law & Order: Trial by Jury (2005) Law & Order: LA (2010-2011) Related Series: Chicago PD (Spinoff of Chicago Fire, it involves the Chicago Police Department and has crossover episodes with Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.) (2014- ) Similar Shows: Homicide: Life on the Street (Same Universe as Law & Order, Sergeant John Munch comes from this show.) (1993-1999)

Release Date : Sep/20/1999

Genre : Action / Crime / Drama /

Status: Running

No. of episodes : 526 episode(s)