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Where To Start Watching Law & Order: SVU If You've Never Seen It

Where To Start Watching Law & Order: SVU If You've Never Seen It
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So, you just got into Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (SVU)? The crime / procedural drama is one of the longest-running shows on television after replacing the original Law & Order.

In fact, you'll need to stream over 500 episodes to catch up with the current – 24th season – which resumes this fall on NBC.

However, it's never too late to dive in. Thankfully, there are a variety of ways to stream previous episodes of SVU, along with enjoying new and upcoming editions. Here are the 6 best platforms for 2023:

#1 NBC

The latest season of Law & Order: SVU exists on NBC with new episodes returning on January 26. All new episodes run on Thursdays (9/8c). Meanwhile, cable subscribers may catch up on previous episodes for free, by streaming through NBC.com.

#2 Peacock

Peacock – a popular streaming platform – offers a catalog of NBC content. As a result, Peacock subscribers have full access to every season of SVU. It's a terrific way to catch up on all the drama you missed since the show premiered in 1999.

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Peacock offers affordable plans beginning at $4.99 per month. Peacock Premium Plus costs more yet allows users to download select episodes.

#3 Hulu

Hulu recently became the latest streaming service to feature episodes of Law & Order. It's good news for the platform which also has partnerships with Disney+ and ESPN+ subscribers.

Hulu features all episodes of SVU – aside from the latest season, which is exclusively only on NBC and Peacock. Therefore, it will grant you the opportunity to see what you've all missed without spending a fortune.

#4 FuboTV

FuboTV is another quality option for streaming previous episodes of Law & Order. It doesn't have full access to every episode yet at least gets viewers up to date on the most recent seasons (20-24).

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FuboTV offers a free trial, like many streaming services, giving you an opportunity to binge-watch SVU for close to nothing. FuboTV provides streaming access for up to 10 devices and no contract/commitment.

#5 Amazon Instant Video

Amazon Instant Video features the ability to purchase or rent episodes. The catalog dates back to the original, first season. It allows people that may have been late to the party to discover what they've been missing.

#6 Buy / Rent Law & Order: SVU

There are numerous other sources for renting or buying episodes of Law & Order: SVU. In general, entire seasons are also available for one price. These include iTunes, Google Play, AppleTV, and Vudu.