Mariska Hargitay as Capt. Olivia Benson, Peter Scanavino as A.D.A Dominick "Sonny" Carisi Jr. and Kelli Giddish as Sgt. Amanda Rollins in the midseason premiere of "Law & Order: SVU" on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, on NBC. Scott Gries/NBC

“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” returns to NBC with its mid-season 26 premiere on Thursday, January 16 (1/16/2025) at 9 p.m. ET. Also premiering tonight is the mid-season 24 return of the original “Law & Order.” It will air right before “Law & Order: SVU” on NBC at 8 p.m. ET.

A guide on how to watch Law & Order and Law & Order in 2025 online, including episode premiere dates and start times for season 24 and season 26.

The season 24 midseason premiere of “Law & Order” will air on Thursday, Jan. 16. The new episode will air at 8 p.m. ET on NBC. Those without cable can watch the show for free through FuboTV or DirecTV Stream each offering a free trial to new users. Sling is another option for streaming the show, and promotional offers are available.

Special Victims Unit” midseason premiere airs Thursday, January 16 at 9 p.m. ET on NBC. Stream season 26 live on Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, and Hulu + Live TV; or enjoy new episodes the following day on Peacock.

Weekly watchers, it's time to celebrate because the wait for new episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 26 is Dun Dun. It's never a dull day for Captain Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) at the helm of the Manhattan SVU,