It looks like the Law & Order franchise is staying alive — for at least one more year. NBC has renewed Law & Order: Special Victims Unit for a 17th season on the network.
Debuting in 1999, Law & Order: SVU follows an elite squad of detectives who investigate sexually based crimes in New York City. In the current 16th season, the cast includes Mariska Hargitay, Ice-T, Kelli Giddish, Danny Pino, and Raul Esparza.
While the show is one of the peacock network’s longest-running scripted series, it’s still doing pretty well in the ratings. It’s NBC’s third-highest rated drama in the coveted 18-49 demographic with a 1.7 rating and 7.22 million viewers. Compared to last season, SVU is down by 7% in the demo but is up by 14% in viewers.
As of last night, 356 episodes of SVU have aired on NBC — and there are many more to come.
What do you think? Are you glad that Law & Order: SVU has been renewed? How long should this series run?
of course I’m glad it’s been renewed
I have been watching this show since its inception. I watched the predecessor as well as criminal intent, but SVU is my personal favorite and its all because of Christopher Meloni, my wonderful Elliot Stabler. I know you guys still get us fans that are still upset that the contract part couldnt be worked out, but geez give the man what he wants,if fans want him.Thank God I can see him on Underground where he is fantabulousy perfection! I have nothing against the other actors, but Benson and Stabler will always be the 2 I would want to show up… Read more »
I was watching this show just to kill time and my wife watched it and now she is hooked, she loves this series and wants the box set now LOL.
I love love love this show please keep them going I’ve seen every episode.
I am so pleased that this show continues. It is the only tv show i watch. Love this show because it tells a message for m
Show is terrific and it should go on forever