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NBC’s iconic “Law & Order” universe is back this fall, and fans have every reason to mark their calendars. The Vending Lot is here with a full breakdown of the three-hour primetime event set to dominate Thursday nights, beginning September 25, 2025, featuring the Season 25 premiere of Law & Order, followed by the Season 27 premiere of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (SVU), and wrapping up with Law & Order: Organized Crime Season 5.
For fans who like to watch on their own schedule, all new episodes are also available on Peacock the day after airing, giving viewers the flexibility to catch up on every twist, turn, and courtroom showdown. See all Law & Order updates here.
Full NBC Thursday Night Schedule
Here’s how NBC’s Law & Order Thursdays stack up for 2025:
- 8/7c: Law & Order (Season 25 Premiere)
The flagship series returns picking up from last season’s cliffhanger. A central storyline revolves around ADA Samantha Maroun’s sister’s case, a personal and high-stakes investigation that promises to push the characters to new limits. Expect smart courtroom drama, shocking reveals, and the moral dilemmas fans have come to love. - 9/8c: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (Season 27 Premiere)
SVU continues its long-standing tradition of tackling sensitive, headline-grabbing crimes with depth and nuance. Season 27 will explore both personal and professional challenges for the team, with storylines designed to resonate with today’s social and criminal justice issues. - 10/9c: Law & Order: Organized Crime (Season 5 Premiere)
After streaming its previous season exclusively on Peacock, Organized Crime returns to NBC’s primetime broadcast, completing the full three-hour Law & Order Thursday lineup. Expect intense organized crime narratives, new alliances, and the signature tension that has made Elliot Stabler’s battles against New York’s criminal underworld must-see TV.
What’s New This Fall?
This season’s lineup is noteworthy not just for its stories but for how it unites the Law & Order franchise on one night again. Thursday evenings now offer:
- A Full Three-Hour Event: After years of spin-offs and streaming-first experiments, NBC reunites the franchise for one compelling night of crime, investigation, and courtroom drama.
- Continuing Story Arcs: Law & Order Season 25 dives deeper into personal stakes with ADA Samantha Maroun’s family storyline, a thread sure to provide emotional resonance alongside procedural tension.
- Fresh Faces & Guest Stars: Each series promises surprises, with new characters intersecting with the familiar ensemble, keeping storylines fresh while staying true to the franchise’s tone.
How to Watch
Live: Tune in every Thursday to NBC from 8/7c to 10/9c for the full block of Law & Order programming. You can also watch on Sunset and stream it the very next day.
Streaming: Can’t catch it live? No problem. All new episodes are available the day after airing on Peacock, letting fans binge, pause, or rewatch their favorite courtroom showdowns. Catch up here at The Vending Lot.
Why Thursday Nights Matter
Thursday nights have become synonymous with Law & Order because the programming balances procedural precision, serialized storytelling, and real-world relevance. With the return of Organized Crime to broadcast TV, NBC completes its trifecta, giving viewers:
- Seamless Narrative Flow: Storylines, character arcs, and investigations feel interconnected across the three-hour block.
- Event TV Feel: Thursday is no longer just a night of television; it’s an appointment for fans to immerse themselves in New York’s criminal and legal landscape.
- Accessibility: Broadcast + streaming coverage ensures no fan misses a moment, while digital recaps and articles on platforms like The Vending Lot keep viewers informed.
The Vending Lot Take
From a franchise perspective, the 2025 fall premieres are about continuity, innovation, and engagement. Law & Order Season 25 sets a personal stakes-driven tone, SVU maintains its socially conscious edge, and Organized Crime provides serialized, high-octane action. Together, they form a compelling Thursday night lineup that’s both familiar and fresh — a formula that has kept fans returning for over two decades.
For more updates, episode breakdowns, and franchise news, check out The Vending Lot’s Law & Order coverage.