Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 22 〈2026 Release〉

Return of the Prodigal Son (Law & Order: Special Victims Unit)

: The premiere, "Guardians and Gladiators," forces Captain Benson and her squad to confront their own racial biases and police methods following a high-profile incident in Central Park. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 22

Due to production delays caused by the pandemic, Season 22 consists of , making it one of the shortest seasons in the franchise's history. The season addresses contemporary social issues, including racial bias in policing and the impact of the global health crisis on the criminal justice system. Key Plot Arcs Return of the Prodigal Son (Law & Order:

is the historic twenty-second chapter of the longest-running primetime live-action series in U.S. history. Premiering on November 12, 2020, on NBC, this season is notable for navigating the real-world challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, both in its production and its "ripped from the headlines" storytelling. Season Overview Key Plot Arcs is the historic twenty-second chapter