TV series
Law & Order
1990–, English, on NBC. Created by Dick Wolf.
Truth matters.
In cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing the evidence and questioning the suspects until someone is taken into custody. The district attorney's office then builds a case to convict the perpetrator by proving the person guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Working together, these expert teams navigate all sides of the complex criminal justice system to make New York a safer place.
- Seasons
- 26
- Episodes
- 549
- Episode length
- 42 min
- Status
- Still running
Next episode: S26 E4 “Property”, 29 October 2026.
Worth the Hype
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7.3/10 from 737 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Latest episode
S26 E3: Bad News
Aired 22 October 2026
Seasons 26
Season 1
1990 · 22 episodes · 7.4/10
Season 2
1991 · 22 episodes · 7.5/10
Season 3
1992 · 22 episodes · 7.6/10
Season 4
1993 · 22 episodes · 7.7/10
Season 5
1994 · 23 episodes · 7.7/10
Season 6
1995 · 23 episodes · 7.7/10
Season 7
1996 · 23 episodes · 7.5/10
Season 8
1997 · 24 episodes · 7.5/10
Season 9
1998 · 24 episodes · 7.5/10
Season 10
1999 · 24 episodes · 7.4/10
Season 11
2000 · 24 episodes · 7.4/10
Season 12
2001 · 24 episodes · 7.5/10
Season 13
2002 · 24 episodes · 7.6/10
Season 14
2003 · 24 episodes · 7.3/10
Season 15
2004 · 24 episodes · 7.2/10
Season 16
2005 · 22 episodes · 7.4/10
Season 17
2006 · 22 episodes · 7.2/10
Season 18
2008 · 18 episodes · 7.2/10
Season 19
2008 · 22 episodes · 7.2/10
Season 20
2009 · 23 episodes · 7.1/10
Season 21
2022 · 10 episodes · 7.3/10
Season 22
2022 · 22 episodes · 7.6/10
Season 23
2024 · 13 episodes · 8.2/10
Season 24
2024 · 22 episodes · 7.9/10
Season 25
2025 · 21 episodes · 7.8/10
Season 26
2026 · 5 episodes · 8.8/10
Specials
TBA · 7 episodes
Cast & crew
- Dick WolfCreator
- Sam WaterstonJack McCoy · 405 ep
- S. Epatha MerkersonAnita Van Buren · 391 ep
- Jerry OrbachFrank Lehrman · 274 ep
- Steven HillAdam Schiff · 229 ep
- Jesse L. MartinEd Green · 202 ep
- Leslie HendrixElizabeth Rodgers · 142 ep
- Fred ThompsonArthur Branch · 116 ep
- Chris NothMike Logan · 111 ep
- Benjamin BrattRey Curtis · 95 ep
- Hugh DancyNolan Price · 93 ep
- Odelya HaleviSamantha Maroun · 93 ep
- Michael MoriartyBen Stone · 88 ep
Details
- First aired
- 13 September 1990
- Network
- NBC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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Law & Order: quick answers
Is Law & Order worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 737 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Law & Order are there?
Law & Order has 26 seasons and 549 episodes, about 42 minutes each.
Is Law & Order finished?
No. The next episode, S26 E4 “Property”, airs 29 October 2026.
Where can I watch Law & Order?
Law & Order is streaming on JioHotstar.
Is Law & Order suitable for kids?
Law & Order is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Law & Order?
If you liked Law & Order, try CSI: NY, Chicago Justice, Law & Order: LA.
Who created Law & Order?
Law & Order was created by Dick Wolf and stars Sam Waterston, S. Epatha Merkerson, Jerry Orbach.