TheLaw & Orderuniverse’s crossover episode sets a 2025 release date on NBC, featuring characters from both the main procedural series andLaw & Order: SVU. There have been consistent crossovers within the drama shows' universe, with the latest big event being a four-part event betweenSVUandLaw & Order: Organized Crime. However,Law & Orderseason 24hasn’t had a crossover with either show so far, having not been part of any crossovers since the September 2022 three-part special “Gimmie Shelter.”
Now, according toTVLine,the nextLaw & Ordercrossover episode will air on Thursday, April 17 at 8 p.m. ETon NBC, taking up a two-hour block accounting for one episode of the main show andSVU. The crossover will focus on Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) getting a mysterious phone call that leads to a murder scene. This launches an investigation between both show’s teams, seeking a suspect “targeting marginalized women.” It will be followed by the premiere ofLaw & Order: Organized Crimeat 10 p.m. ET on both NBC and Peacock.
Law & Order: Organized Crime’s premiere moves that week’s episode ofFoundto Monday, April 14 at 10 p.m. ET. It will return to its regular Thursday at 10 p.m. ET time slot on April 24.
What Law & Order’s Newest Crossover Means For Both Shows
An Important Case On An Important Night
The upcoming two-part event will be the fourth crossover involving the original show andSVU, and the third time the shows have crossed over with just one another. The description of the event indicates thatNolan Price (Hugh Dancy) and Dominick Carisi (Peter Scanavino) will be the ones to bring both teams togetherfor the major investigation. WithLaw & Order: SVUseason 26having plenty of harrowing cases about murder and assault already this season, it’s clear the latest one will be too difficult for them to tackle on their own.
15 Best Law & Order Crossover Episodes, Ranked
Over its many seasons and spin-offs, the Law & Order franchise has had some memorable crossovers. Each brings a unique take on the crime procedural.
In addition, the premiere ofLaw & Order: Organized Crimeseason 5that night is another major event,with the premiere airing on NBC and the first two episodes coming to Peacock. The night marks its move entirely to the streaming service, making it an important night for the whole franchise. Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni) isn’t expected to show up in the two-parter, though, with the crossover being entirely centered on the teams from the other two shows. While exact events haven’t been confirmed, members from both series will have plenty to do during this new investigation.
Our Take On Law & Order’s Newest Crossover Event
The Franchise’s New Event May Have A Lot To Say
The upcomingLaw & Ordercrossover will feature a criminal that targets particularly vulnerable women, a subject that will make its presentation all the more important. The way both shows handle the investigation is going to be interesting to watch play out, especially dependent on how its characters treat the case. With a significant subject to tackle and two teams leading the charge, it should prove interesting to see how they handle what they uncover.
