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You can’t keep a good woman down. Last May, it was announced that Kelli Giddish would return to Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as a series regular, reprising her role as Sergeant Amanda Rollins. Although she has appeared as a special guest star since her departure, Giddish has not been a regular cast member since Season 24 Episode 9, “And a Trauma in a Pear Tree,” when Rollins married Ada Dominick Carisi Jr. (Peter Scanavino) and left the squad to teach at Fordham University. Reunited with her old squad, Giddish is thrilled to be back. She shared her happiness in an interview with Extra, where the Svu actress discussed her return as a series regular and what it means for both the show and her character. She also offered a glimpse at what fans can in the upcoming season and how her return will impact the squad room. “I...

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is set to return this fall on NBC for season 27, with Mariska Hargitay's Captain Olivia Benson once again leading the way, along with Ice-t's Fin Tutuola and the full-time return of Kelli Giddish's Amanda Rollins. Detectives Joe Velasco and Elliot Stabler are also expected to make appearances on Svu.

In a TikTok video, Mean Girls actress and singer Renee Rapp was asked during an interview on The Today Show what character she would play if she guest-starred on Svu. Rapp's enthusiastic response was that she would portray Benson's love interest and that they would both be involved in an undercover case involving a drug empire. Read Rapp's comments below:

Whoever came up with this question, I just want to say thank you so much. You've done more for my community than you can even imagine. And my community is just me really.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit fans have something else to look forward to in season 27 besides the returns of Amanda Rollins (Kelli Giddish) and Joe Velasco (Octavio Pisano). It appears that original series star Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni) will also be returning for the new season.

Meloni left Law & Order: Svu ahead of the season 13 premiere. He headlines the Law & Order: Organized Crime spinoff that currently streams on Peacock.

Meloni fanned the flames for fans when he shared images from the Svu set on his Instagram. The series of images show Meloni posing with Svu star Mariska Hargitay, who plays Olivia Benson, and Dann Florek, who played their original supervisor in the series, Captain Don Cragen.

Florek has appeared in a handful of episodes of Law & Order: Organized Crime alongside Meloni, but he has not been back to Svu since the 500th episode in season 23. Meloni...

Christopher Meloni will reprise his career-defining role as Detective Elliot Stabler in an upcoming guest appearance on NBC’s “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” he confirmed on social media this week. It will be his first scripted visit to the flagship series since he exited in 2011 after contract negotiations faltered, ending a 12-season partnership with Mariska Hargitay’s Olivia Benson that began with the show’s 1999 debut.

Late Friday the actor shared backstage selfies with Hargitay and original cast mate Dann Florek, writing that he was “hangin with friends” as cameras rolled on Season 27 in Manhattan. The post followed a playful exchange on X in which he told a fan he was “f—ing trying” to land the long-awaited Benson-Stabler kiss, a remark that quickly drew thousands of likes.

NBC has slated the new season’s launch for September 25 at 9 p.m. Et, keeping Svu at the center of...

Chris Meloni will return to his alma mater, Law & Order: Svu, for the upcoming 27th season of the perennially popular procedural, the actor confirmed in a recent Instagram post.

“Hangin with friends on a Friday nite @therealmariskahargitay @dannflorek,” the Emmy-nominated actor wrote on social media alongside selfies of himself with fellow series vets Mariska Hargitay and Dann Florek.

Deadline’s sister publication TVLine first reported the news, which follows previous announcements of behind-the-scenes changes at the NBC juggernaut. In May, Deadline exclusively reported that Juliana Martinez and Octavio Pisano would not be returning to Svu as series regulars, and writer/executive producer Julie Martin and director/executive producer Norberto Barba would also be exiting the venerable drama. Additionally, Kelli Giddish is returning full-time, reprising her role as Amanda Rollins. And, viewers will get to see more of Captain Curry via Aimé Donna Kelly, who is being upped from...

Law & Order: SVUseason 27 behind-the-scenes images show Kelli Giddish's Rollins returning full-time. Giddish joined the cast of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in season 13 as Detective Amanda Rollins, who became a firm fan-favorite during her stint on the show. She eventually left as a series regular midway through Svu season 24.

Rollins' story arc had the character leaving after she resigned from Svu following her wedding, and took a full-time post teaching criminology at Fordham University. Behind the scenes, Giddish's departure was believed to have been forced due to salary disputes, but things were ironed out, and she will return to the show in a full-time capacity for season 27.

Per TV Insider, brand new BTS images show Giddish alongside her former (and now current) Svu co-stars, Mariska Hargitay, who plays Olivia Benson, and Peter Scanavino, who plays Sonny Carisi. The trio was spotted during filming around New York...

Law & Order: Svu Season 27 production is in full swing as the stars take to the streets of New York City for filming, and while it’s too tough to discern what storylines Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and team will be tackling, it’s more than clear Kelli Giddish is fully back as Amanda Rollins. Giddish was spotted on set alongside Hargitay and their costar Peter Scanavino, who plays Sonny Carisi in the long-running procedural drama from executive producer Dick Wolf, as they filmed scenes around the city on July 29. As the images reveal, despite the late hour of the shoot, NYC’s heatwave had the cast members cooling themselves down with hand-held fans. Still, everyone was all smiles as they posed together for photographers between scenes for the series. As fans will recall, Giddish’s full-time return as Rollins was announced earlier this year in May. Jose Perez...

Law & Order Thursday nights are so back. The Dick Wolf police procedurals return to NBC September 25. Law & Order will air alongside spin-offs Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as well as a first-time broadcast for Season 5 of Law & Order: Organized Crime, which initially aired exclusively on Peacock. Law & Order returns for a historic 25th season with Tony Goldwyn, Reid Scott, Hugh Dancy, Odelya Halevi, and Maura Tierney all expected to return. Not returning is Mechad Brooks, who played Detective Jalen Shaw. Season 24 left fans with a bombshell for Halevi's Ada Samantha Maroun as well as a crossroads for her and Dancy's Ada Nolan Price. Now, the pair have been spotted on set with production beginning last week.

Dick Wolf's Crime Dramas Face Shake-Up After Shake-Up

Across several networks, Wolf has created multiple universes surrounding federal, state, and city agencies. With Law & Order, Brooks looks...

Just a week after production officially began on the landmark 27th season of Law and Order: Special Victims Unit,NBC officially announced that the Mariska Hargitay-led series will return September 25, that’s according to Deadline. The announcement also comes just a week after the news that Aimé Donna Kelly was promoted to series regular. She joins Kelli Giddish as a re-upped series regular. The series returns in September for Thursdays, airing alongside Law & Order and a re-air of Law & Order: Organized Crime Season 5.

The series comes with a lot of changes both behind the scenes and in front of the camera. The series now has a new showrunner Michele Fazekas, who served as both a writer and an executive producer from seasons 3 through 7. The series also sees the exits of Juliana Aiden Martinez and Octavio Pisano, though Deadline confirms Pisano will at least be returning for the...

Law & Order: Special Victims Unitis about to bring back a fan-favorite. The character, who audiences thought was gone forever, will return in Season 27.

Per Deadline, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit will see Octavio Pisano reprise his role as Detective Joe Velasco when the hit procedural returns to NBC with new episodes. The actor, who was previously let go from the series alongside fellow newcomer Juliana Aidén Martinez, will appear in the Season 27 premiere, although it isn't clear if he will be making any further appearances as the rest of the season unfolds.

The first spinoff of the original Law & Order, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (or Svu), premiered in 1999 and immediately found a foothold with already dedicated audiences. The series revolves around the efforts of the NYPD's Special Victims Unit, which investigates and prosecutes sex-based crimes. The series' core cast has largely consisted of Christopher Meloni and Mariska Hargitay's Detectives,...

Law & Order: SVUstar Mariska Hargitay shares a big update about the long-running procedural. The most resilient spinoff in the iconic franchise, Law & Order: Svu season 27 is just months away from debuting. Benson's squad concluded the previous installment by tracking down a serial killer, and it'll be heading into new episodes with some notable changes.

In an Instagram post, Hargitay revealed that Law & Order: Svu season 27 has started filming. In the first video, embedded below, the actor and executive producer offers a sneak peek into the filming process and walks into an ongoing scene as Captain Olivia Benson:

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Svu vet Ice-t, who plays Sergeant Odafin "Fin" Tutuola, also posted aboutthe start of filmingwith a photo of his long-running Law & Order character. Fin first appeared in the procedural's second season, and Ice-t has been with the cast ever since.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is officially back in production for Season 27. The police procedural returns as the longest current running police procedural. Captain Olivia Benson herself, Mariska Hargitay took to Instagram to show fans a glimpse into the 16th Precinct for the new season. It comes with some changes, as Aimé Donna Kelly was just recently bumped to series regular and the return of Kelli Giddish as a series regular. The series also has its first female showrunner, Michele Fazekas, who served as a writer and executive producer from seasons 3 through 7.

Hargitay’s video peeled back the curtain on a scene for the upcoming season featuring Peter Scanavino, Kevin Kane, and Kelly. She took the video into the scene, filming as dialogue was rehearsed until someone off screen asked to talk. Not seen was Giddish but maybe this case brings her Sgt. Amanda Rollins and things go from there.

Law & Order: Svu season 27 will see a significant change for Olivia Benson's team. The long-running NBC procedural has been on the air since 1999. Mariska Hargitay's Olivia Benson has been a mainstay in the Svu team since the series premiere, but there have been many casting shakeups since.

Following the Law & Order: Svu season 27 is set to bring with it more casting choices, with the announcement that Kelli Giddish's Amanda Rollins will return to series regular status, and the confirmed departures of Octavio Pisano and Juliana Martinez. And now another on-screen shake-up is set to bring big changes to Benson's close-knit team.

Per Deadline, Captain Curry actress Aimé Donna Kelly has been promoted from a recurring role to a series regular for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 27. Curry moved from Iab to help Benson and her team at the Special Victims Unit. She has appeared in 29 episodes across five seasons,...

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is one of NBC's longest-running dramas, as it premiered in 1999 and features more than 500 episodes. The police procedural will return with Season 27 this fall.

Per Deadline, a star from the drama series will return with a promotion. Aimé Donna Kelly, who plays Renee Curry, has just been promoted to series regular. The character was introduced in Season 22, and she was initially the captain of the Internal Affairs Bureau, before becoming a Captain for the NYPD Manhattan Special Victims Unit thanks to Mariska Hargitay's Captain Benson.

Over the past five seasons, Kelly's Curry appeared in 29 episodes. Now, she will be around more as she will be a series regular in Season 27.

Curry won't be the only character from the series who will be back as a series regular. It was also announced that Kelli Giddish, who played fan-favorite character Detective Amanda Rollins and left...

Law & Order faces a major shakeup ahead of its landmark Season 25. Deadline reports that Mechad Brooks, who plays Detective Jalen Shaw, is exiting ahead of the upcoming season. Brooks starred as Detective Shaw for three seasons. Deadline reports that the "parting of ways" was mutual and Brooks is already "exploring other opportunities." Deadline confirms, however, that Tony Goldwyn, Reid Scott, Hugh Dancy, Odelya Halevi, and Maura Tierney, will return for the Dick Wolf police procedural's 25th season. Brooks' Detective Shaw replaced Anthony Anderson's Detective Kevin Bernad, and now there is a new vacancy at the 2-7 once again. Fans noticed Detective Shaw's quiet, minimal presence in the back-half of Season 24, with Detective Shaw not even in the crossover event with Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.

'Law & Order' Is Not the Only Show Facing Shake-Ups

It seems that most of the Dick Wolf procedurals are facing changes ahead of their respective seasons.

Captain Curry is here to stay. That's the news coming down from Wolf Entertainment. According to Deadline, Aimé Donna Kelly has been officially upped to a series regular role ahead of Law & Order: Special Victim Unit's historic Season 27. Kelly plays Captain Renee Curry on the long-running police procedural. The 27th Season will also feature the return of Kelli Giddish as Sgt. Amanda Rollins in a series regular role after departing in Season 24. Mariska Hargitay returns as Captain Olivia Benson and Ice-t as Sgt. Odafin "Fin" Tutuola — the two longest-serving regular cast members. Along with this shakeup ahead of the new season comes Svu's first-ever female showrunner, Michele Fazekas, who served as a writer and executive producer on the show from Seasons 3-7.

Captain Curry first appeared in Season 22, working for the Internal Affairs Bureau. She moved to Svu as a more permanent presence in Season 25. Kelly's upped stay will have...

Two of the longest-running drama series on Peacock are experiencing a summer surge in viewers. Both Law & Order: Special Victims Unitand Chicago P.D. are climbing Peacock’s streaming charts. Law & Order: Svu has been on NBC since 1999 -- and with more than 500 episodes, there’s a lot for fans to catch up on. Chicago P.D., which is part of NBC’s One Chicago lineup, premiered in 2014..

Per FlixPatrol, both Svu and Chicago P.D. are making headway on Peacock’s Top 10 TV shows list. The Mariska Hargitay-led Svu is up two spots in the Top 10 and is in third place as of July 4, 2025. Chicago P.D. is climbing up the charts and now holds the ninth spot, ahead of Love After Lockup. The Idaho Student Murders is No. 1, with Love Island USA in second place.

Law & Order: Svu made fans happy when it was announced that Kelli Giddish -- who...

With the announcement of Kelli Giddish's return to Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Ice-t has recently spoken out about his thoughts on her much-anticipated return. Giddish (Amanda Rollins) initially exited Svu in the middle of season 24 after 12 years on the show. Fans of Svu, and even Giddish herself, were upset about the exit, but her costars had a difficult time moving on without her. Ice-t's honest comments shed light on the impact her absence had, proving her departure was far more than just a plot twist.

During an interview with TVLine, Ice-t (Fin Tutuola) spoke about the return of Rollins and how "dope" it was to have Tutuola's partner back. Giddish's exit wasn’t just a creative decision; it came as a genuine shock. Ice-t's candid remarks offer a rare glimpse into the dynamics of the show and how major cast changes can affect those on set. Now that she's returning,...

Cast members are celebrating and some are even crediting fans for the recent news of the return of Kelli Giddish toLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit. Last month, it was announced Giddish would return to the police procedural as a series regular after departing as one in Season 24. Giddish wouldn't completely disappear, with her character Sgt. Amanda Rollins making frequent guest star appearances after leaving Svu. Now, one of her long-term castmates, Ice-t, who plays Sgt. Odafin "Fin" Tutola, is talking about his excitement for Giddish's return and why it happened. In an interview with TVLine, at an event at Raising Cane’s in New York City’s Times Square, the rapper turned actor said, "No one really expected her to leave the show. We got blindsided by that. But the fans said they wanted to see Kelli back, so she’s coming back." Ice-t says, "Kelli is dope. Me and her were teammates and partners.

Law & Order: Svu star Ice-t reveals how he was 'blindsided' by Kelli Giddish's departure in the middle of Season 24. She will return as a series regular in the upcoming 27th season.

Speaking with TVLine, Ice-t talked about how he was surprised when Giddish made her original departure in December 2022. "No one really expected her to leave the show. We got blindsided by that. But the fans said they wanted to see Kelli back, so she’s coming back." Giddish has had a recurring role on the show since she left, with the character of Amanda Rollins now working as a sergeant with the New York Police Department's Intelligence Unit.

"Kelli is dope. Me and her were teammates and partners," Ice-t shared. "I fell in love with Kelli as a person. She's just a sweetheart." Giddish joined Law & Order: Special Victims Unit back in 2011 and was a series...

Mariska Hargitay and Kelli Giddish recently sat courtside at Knicks games following the news that Giddish's character, Amanda Rollins, will be returning to Law & Order: Svu season 27. Rollins' return was confirmed last month by NBC, and that she would be returning as a series regular. Giddish's exit from the series back in 2022 was a devastating blow to fans, and her return is one many have been waiting for, including Hargitay.

On May 30, NBC's Law & Order Instagram page shared a video that included a series of photos of Giddish and Hargitay sitting courtside at the Knicks basketball game on May 29 at Madison Square Garden. The caption reads, "In Benson and Brunson we trust." In the video, the actresses are clearly having "a ball" together, even holding a blinged-out basketball that has "New York Forever" written over it. Giddish also shared a few posts herself from the game, including one with her husband,...

Law & Order: Svu Season 26 officially came to an end with the creepiest episode, Post-Rage. Mariska Hargitay’s show has been renewed for a new season, but there is a major reshuffling happening in terms of the cast. While the show considers a new cast, we hope they include someone to replace an essential character.

As far as the show’s tradition goes, Olivia needs someone in the higher-ups to ruffle feathers with. This meant pushing back their political and other agendas, and debating how they would about a case. Season 26 lacked such a figure after the exit of Chief McGrath in one of the best episodes of Season 25.

Law & Order: Svu Season 27 should bring back an antagonist for Mariska Hargitay Terry Serpico as Chief McGrath and Mariska Hargitay as Olivia Benson in Law & Order: Svu | Credits: NBC

Although Chief McGrath wasn’t essentially an antagonist, fans didn’t...

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 27 is just around the corner, and star Mariska Hargitay will get to work with her friend and fellow actress Kelli Giddish again. Giddish first appeared as Detective Amanda Rollins during Svu season 13 after her shocking exit in the middle of season 24. While Giddish did make guest appearence in season 25 and 26, she is finally making a full comeback in the upcoming Svu season.

According to a recent Deadline interview, Hargitay, who plays Detective Olivia Benson and has since season 1, spoke about Giddish's return while promoting her documentary My Mom Jayne, which premiered in the Cannes Classics section of the festival. Hargitay makes her directorial debut with this film which premieres on June 27 on HBO and HBO Max. However, Hargitay couldn't help but gush about her costars return to Svu duing the preimere of her film.

She is a formidable actress and an incredibly creative...

Mariska Hargitay can’t wait to reunite with Kelli Giddish, who is making a comeback in Law & Order: Svu. The pair have been longtime friends outside the show, and that's the same relationship their characters will continue to pursue.

Giddish will return in Law & Order: Svu Season 27, but she won't be making a cameo. The actor will be back as a series regular, and co-star Mariska Hargitay is looking forward to their reunion. "She is a formidable actress and an incredibly creative partner and has been such a joy and huge part of the fabric of Svu," she told Deadline. "I love her, and I love acting with her and co-creating with her, and it feels like home with her. So,I am ecstatic about her return."

Giddish departed the show halfway through Season 24 after her character, Detective Amanda Rollins, left the Special Victims Unit for a teaching career at Fordham University.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit wrapped up its twenty-sixth season only days ago — it has already been renewed for another run and is expected to return later this year. As previously reported, the new season will feature the return of fan-favorite Amanda Rollins, portrayed by Kelli Giddish, who exited as a series regular in Season 24 and has recurred since. Her anticipated return to Svu Season 27 will see her as a series regular once again, which co-star Mariska Hargitay recently reacted to, celebrating “an incredibly creative partner.”

Speaking to Deadline while discussing her new documentary, My Mom Jayne, about her mother, Jayne Mansfield, Hargitay, who portrays Captain Olivia Benson in Law & Order: Svu, didn't hesitate to voice her delight in Giddish’s return. She only had good words for her longtime friend, saying:

“She is a formidable actress and an incredibly creative partner and has been such a joy...

Law & Order: Svu is getting a major part of the show back for its 27th season: Kelli Giddish is returning as a series regular! And as happy as we are to be getting Sergeant Amanda Rollins back the screen full-time, Mariska Hargitay (who plays Captain Olivia Benson) may be even more thrilled. “It is so purely joyful to me. She is a formidable actress and an incredibly creative partner and has been such a joy and huge part of the fabric of Svu. I love her, and I love acting with her and co-creating with her, and it feels like home with her,” Hargitay told Deadline while discussing her new documentary My Mom Jayne about her mother Jayne Mansfield (premiering on HBO and HBO Max on June 27). “So, I am ecstatic about her return.” Giddish exited as a series regular in Season 24 and has recurred since, with a heavier presence...

The late actress Jayne Mansfield became a regular at the Cannes Film Festival in the 1950s and ‘60s, sometimes photographed on the Croisette with her husband, Mickey Hargitay, and on at least one occasion accompanied by her pet pooch.

Decades after her death in a tragic car crash, Mansfield again enjoys a place of honor at the festival, thanks to her daughter, Mariska Hargitay. The star known for her role as Det. Olivia Benson on Law & Order: Svu, makes her directorial debut with the documentary My Mom Jayne, which just premiered in the Cannes Classics section of the festival.

A photograph of Jayne Mansfield displayed on the Croisette during the 2025 Cannes Film Festival

“Obviously I’ve grown up with images of my mother. There were certainly a lot taken,” Hargitay said as she stopped by Deadline’s Cannes Studio. “But the photos of her in Cannes in particular were...

Law & Order Svu Season 27 Will Bring Cast Shifts! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

With season 27 on the way after a recent renewal, Law and Order Svu is set to see a lot of big changes. Based on the journeys of detectives of the Special Victims Unit, the crime drama, which premiered in September 1999, stars names like Mariska Hargitay, Ice T, Peter Scanavino, and Kevin Kane.

But the hit show has seen a lot of casting changes over the decades and it seems like season 27 will be featuring plenty of those changes again with characters deaths and actor exits. Here’s what we know about the status of the cats, including which names are returning and which will not be returned.

Law & Order Svu Season 27: Which Cast Members Are Returning?

Mariska Hargitay, who plays Olivia Benson, will be back for season 27. “I’m obviously not done with Svu, and I have so much responsibility there still,...

Kelli Giddish is coming back to “Law & Order: Svu” as a series regular in Season 27, Variety has confirmed.

Giddish originally joined “Svu” back in its 13th season as detective Amanda Rollins. She remained with the show as a main cast member until midway through Season 24. It was explained on the show that Rollins had married Ada Sonny Carisi Jr and then taken a teaching position.

She has made returns to the show since, however, first as a guest star in the Season 24 finale and popping up in episodes in both Season 25 and 26. This marks her return to full-time status with the series.

Giddish has also played Rollins in “Law & Order,” “Law & Order: Organized Crime” as well as fellow Dick Wolf shows “Chicago Fire” and “Chicago P.D.”

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“Svu” was renewed for another season along with “Law & Order” earlier in May.

Kelli Giddish is returning to Law & Order: Svu as a series regular in season 27, according to Deadline, reprising her role as Sgt. Amanda Rollins. It's exciting news today for Svu and Kelli Giddish fans, who saw Giddish exit Svu full-time and be reduced to a recurring role beginning in season 24. However, Giddish will now return as a full-fledged member of the cast next season.

Giddish, who joined the Law & Order:svu cast in season 13 in the wake of Christopher Meloni's departure as series regular in season 12, portrayed Rollins as a series regular until the midpoint of season 24, when her character departed Svu to take a teaching job at Fordham University and was subsequently moved to recurring status. In season 26, it was revealed that Rollins had left academia and joined the NYPD's Intelligence Unit, explaining her absence from the show due to extensive traveling.

What Amanda Rollins' Return Means...

The long-running police procedural Law & Order: Svu scored a renewal for Season 27. Amid the good news, the NBC crime-fighting series has another good surprise.

After retiring in Season 24, Detective Amanda Rollins (Kelli Giddish) returned to the series in Seasons 25 and 26 as a guest star. Following her recent return, the longtime series must've thought about her time on the show, where she played the character in over 260 episodes on the main series. Per Deadline, Giddish is now officially making her way back to Law & Order: Svu as a series regular.

Despite massive cancellations for the 2025-2026 season, NBC bet again on one of its massive franchises: Law & Order. Both Dick Wolf series Law & Order and Law & Order: Svu scored a renewal, and will return for Season 25 and Season 27, respectively.

Law & Order: Svu also underwent a big cast shakeup. Just ahead of the renewal, it was reported...

Welcome back, Sergeant Amanda Rollins! Kelli Giddish is going to once again be a series regular on Law & Order: Svu, for Season 27, airing in the fall on NBC, TV Insider has confirmed. (Deadline first reported it.) This news comes after Giddish has been recurring throughout Season 26. Giddish joined Svu in the Season 13 premiere and exited as a series regular during Season 24. Rollins and Carisi (Peter Scanavino) got married, then she left the NYPD and began teaching, where it was clear to everyone that she was very, very bored. She consulted on cases, returning for episodes that season as well as the following. But it was in Season 26 that she returned in a more heavily recurring role, with a new job: working in Intelligence and now a sergeant (she left Svu as a detective). “Rollins loves her new job. She says it’s like getting to eavesdrop on the whole world.

“Law & Order: Svu” fans have a treat in store when the NBC procedural kicks off its 27th season this fall: the return of Kelli Giddish as a series regular.

Giddish, who exited the show during its 24th installment back in 2022, will be reprising her role as Detective Amanda Rollins, TheWrap has learned. The news comes three years after Giddish’s departure was first announced, though she has been a recurring character in Season 26, now working for NYPD’s Intelligence Unit.

Giddish will return as a series regular alongside Mariska Hargitay’s Captain Olivia Benson, Ice-t’s Sgt. Fin Tutuola, Peter Scanavino’s Ada Sonny Carisi, Kevin Kane’s Detective Terry Bruno and Aimé Donna Kelly’s Captain Renee Curry.

News of Giddish’s return comes weeks after it was revealed that two other “Law & Order: Svu” regulars, Octavio Pisano and Julianna Martinez, will leave the NBC procedural after the end of Season 26. Pisano,...

After two and a half years, Kelli Giddish is officially making a return to Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as a series regular. Giddish's Amanda Rollins left mid-season 24, with the actress departing the show as a series regular. She'd made guest appearances over the last two and a half years, first returning as a friend, confidant, and professor and now as a sergeant with the intelligence division.

Deadline now confirms that Rollins will be back for the historic Season 27 as a series regular. There have been a series of shakeups ahead of the 27th Season. The series just lost two series regulars, Juliana Martinez and Octavio Pisano, as well as two executive producers: Julie Martin and Norberto Barba. What the show has gained, in addition to Giddish's return, is the first female showrunner in the series' history, with Michele Fazekas taking over as showrunner from David Graziano.

Could Kelli Giddish's...

Exclusive: This is news Law Order: Svu fans — and series’ star/executive producer Mariska Hargitay — have been awaiting for two and a half years: Kelli Giddish is returning to the venerable NBC crime drama full-time, reprising her Amanda Rollins role as a series regular for its upcoming 27th season.

In one of the most talked about cast exits in Svu history — up there with original co-lead Christopher Meloni’s shocking 2011 departure — Giddish left as a series regular midway through Season 24 after Rollins married Ada Sonny Carisi Jr (Peter Scanavino) and left her Special Victims Unit detective job for a teaching career at Fordham University.

She never stayed away for long, returning in the Season 24 finale and appearing in two Season 25 episodes and five more this season. This will mark Giddish’s 15th season on the show overall.

Rollins continued to pitch in on cases before leaving her university position and...

It didn’t seem possible, especially given the budget cuts, but Law & Order: Svu Season 27 will finally bring Rollins back.

Rollins should never have been written out in the first place.

It’s been three long years and about a dozen guest appearances later, but Rollins will finally be back full-time.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit — “Shock Collar” Episode 26018 — Pictured: Kelli Giddish as Sgt. Amanda Rollins — (Photo by: Virginia Sherwood/NBC) (Virginia Sherwood/NBC) What We Know So Far

Neither NBC nor Law & Order: Svu has given a lot of details yet.

The only thing we know comes from Deadline — and that’s that Rollins will again be a series regular for the first time in three years.

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Post-Rage Season 26 Episode 22 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” titled “Post-Rage,” promises to deliver a gripping storyline that highlights both the challenges faced by the squad and the personal triumphs within the team. Set to air on NBC, this episode dives deep into a troubling case that affects the community and the professionals within it.

In “Post-Rage,” Captain Olivia Benson takes the lead in investigating a series of sexual assaults that have targeted local female psychiatrists. As the case unfolds, Benson and her team work tirelessly to uncover the truth behind these attacks. The episode is expected to explore the emotional toll on the victims and the impact of such crimes on their professional lives. It highlights the importance of support and understanding in the aftermath of trauma.

Alongside the intense investigation,...

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 26 Episode 22 episode titled Post-Rage!

Find out everything you need to know about the Post-Rage episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Post-Rage Season 26 Episode 22 Preview

The upcoming episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” titled “Post-Rage,” promises to deliver a gripping narrative that explores the complexities of crime and the emotional toll it takes on victims and those who seek justice. Set to air on NBC at 9:00 Pm on May 15, 2025, this episode will delve into a troubling series of sexual assaults targeting local female psychiatrists, a storyline that highlights the vulnerabilities faced by those in the mental health profession.

Detective Olivia Benson, portrayed by Mariska Hargitay, leads the investigation into these disturbing incidents.

On Thursday May 8 2025, NBC broadcasts an episode of the series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit!

Aperture Season 26 Episode 21 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” titled “Aperture,” promises to deliver a gripping storyline that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats. This episode centers around a dramatic assault that takes place at gunpoint, witnessed from a neighboring window. The urgency of the situation sets the tone as the squad races against time to locate the victim and ensure her safety.

As the detectives dive into the case, they face the challenge of piecing together the events surrounding the assault. The tension builds as they work to confirm the victim’s well-being, knowing that every moment counts. The episode highlights the dedication of the squad as they navigate the complexities of the situation, showcasing their commitment to protecting those in need.

Adding another layer of intrigue,...

The upcoming episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” titled “Post-Rage,” promises to deliver gripping drama and intense moments. Set to air on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 9:00 Pm on NBC, this episode dives into a troubling case that hits close to home for the squad. Captain Olivia Benson will lead the investigation into a series of sexual assaults that target local female psychiatrists. This storyline not only highlights the challenges faced by these professionals but also reflects broader issues of safety and trust in the mental health field.

As the investigation unfolds, viewers can expect Benson and her team to encounter various obstacles. The psychological toll on the victims will be a key focus, adding depth to the narrative. The episode will likely explore the complexities of the criminal mind and the impact of trauma, showcasing the show’s commitment to tackling difficult subjects with sensitivity.

In addition to the serious case at hand,...

Spoiler Alert !!!Spoilers for Law & Order: Svu Season 26 Episode 20 - "Shock Collar"

Kelli Giddish’s Amanda Rollins was written off midway through Season 24 of Law & Order: Svu. Giddish’s departure came after 12 years on the show. Fans were heartbroken when Rollins left the Svu family. After working in the unit for years and seeing terrible things happen to women, it seemed right for Rollins to choose a different career path.

Giddish’s character initially left the NYPD to teach criminology at Fordham University, but she returned to the force as a sergeant in the Intelligence Unit. She has made appearances in both Svu and Law & Order: Organized Crime. However, her cameos up until the most recent one have been disappointing for her fans.

Dick Wolf finally gave Amanda Rollins a worthwhile cameo since her exit Mariska Hargitay and Kelli Giddish in Law & Order: Svu | Credits: NBC

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When a car is stolen with a young girl in the back seat, Det. Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Det. Amanda Rollins (Kelli Giddish) are on the case in Thursday night’s episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.”

In this sneak peek of “Shock Collar,” the stolen car is discovered after it’s been set on fire. An officer on the scene is reluctant to open the trunk, which may contain the body of the girl, but Benson insists that they have to know the truth. “We gotta see for ourselves,” she tells the cop. They find the trunk is empty, but their search for the girl is just starting.

While Benson and Rollins examine the car, Joe Velasco (Octavio Pisano) and Kate Silva (Juliana Aidén Martinez) question the sanitation worker who found the car.

Rollins, who joined the series in Season 13, was written off in Season 24 after...

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 26 Episode 21 episode titled Aperture!

Find out everything you need to know about the Aperture episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Aperture Season 26 Episode 21 Preview

The highly anticipated episode titled “Aperture” of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” is set to air on NBC at 9:00 Pm on May 8, 2025. This gripping installment promises to deliver intense drama and unexpected twists as the squad faces a challenging case involving a gunpoint assault witnessed from a neighboring window.

In “Aperture,” the Svu team jumps into action when a bystander observes a terrifying incident unfold. The urgency escalates as the detectives scramble to locate the victim, hoping to confirm her safety before it’s too late.

On Thursday May 1 2025, NBC broadcasts an episode of the series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit!

Shock Collar Season 26 Episode 20 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” titled “Shock Collar,” promises to deliver a gripping storyline that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats. This episode centers around a heart-stopping situation when a car is stolen while a young girl is left in the backseat. The Svu team quickly jumps into action to determine if this was a crime of opportunity or a more sinister targeted abduction.

As the investigation unfolds, the dedicated detectives face numerous challenges. They must sift through clues and interview witnesses to uncover the truth behind the car theft. The emotional stakes are high, as the safety of the young girl hangs in the balance. The episode is likely to explore the dynamics of fear and urgency that come with such a distressing situation.

The upcoming episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” titled “Aperture,” promises to deliver an intense storyline that fans have come to expect from the long-running series. Set to air on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 9:00 Pm on NBC, this episode dives into the complexities of a gunpoint assault witnessed from a neighboring window. The Svu squad faces the challenge of locating the victim quickly, as they need to confirm her safety amidst the chaos.

As the episode unfolds, the urgency grows when a threatening demand emerges, aimed at extorting the victim’s family. This twist adds another layer of tension, pushing the detectives to work even harder to uncover the truth. The team must navigate the high-stakes situation while dealing with the emotional fallout that often accompanies such crimes.

Viewers can expect gripping performances and the trademark blend of suspense and drama that “Svu” is known for. With a...

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 26 Episode 20 episode titled Shock Collar!

Find out everything you need to know about the Shock Collar episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Shock Collar Season 26 Episode 20 Preview

“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” is set to deliver another gripping episode titled “Shock Collar,” airing on NBC at 9:00 Pm on May 1, 2025. This episode promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats as it delves into the unsettling world of child abduction.

In “Shock Collar,” the Svu team faces a heart-wrenching case when a car with a young girl in the backseat is stolen. The investigation quickly unfolds, raising questions about whether this was a crime of opportunity or a more sinister,...

In the upcoming episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” titled “Shock Collar,” the tension ramps up as the Svu team faces a heart-wrenching case. The episode, airing on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 9:00 Pm on NBC, dives into the chilling world of abduction when a car with a young girl inside is stolen. The urgency of the situation sets the stage for a gripping investigation.

As the Svu detectives dig deeper, they must determine if this incident was simply a crime of opportunity or a more sinister, targeted abduction. The emotional stakes are high, and the team is determined to uncover the truth. With each clue they uncover, the suspense builds, keeping everyone on the edge of their seats.

Fans of the series can expect the usual blend of intense drama and thought-provoking themes. The episode promises to explore the complexities of crime and victimization, showcasing the dedication of...

On Thursday April 17 2025, NBC broadcasts an episode of the series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit!

Play With Fire Part 2 Season 26 Episode 19 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” titled “Play With Fire Part 2,” promises to deliver intense drama and gripping storytelling. This episode continues a critical storyline that highlights the challenges faced by marginalized communities. As the Svu team joins forces with the 2-7, viewers can expect a deep dive into the complexities of the case.

In this episode, the Svu detectives and the 2-7 uncover a troubling pattern of rape and murder that specifically targets vulnerable women. The investigation takes them through various neighborhoods and community centers, shedding light on the struggles these women face. The detectives will work tirelessly to gather evidence and support the victims’ families, showcasing the dedication of law enforcement to seek justice.

Carisi and Ada Price will play pivotal...

Law & Order laid the groundwork for the Dick Wolf television world we all live in today. The franchise has been around since 1990, and incredibly, has managed to keep pace with the various Wolf shows that have followed in its wake. Part of the reason why is the franchise's ability to stage memorable and impressive crossover events.

Law & Order has made a point of setting up at least one crossover a season for the past few years, and 2025 is no exception in this regard. Law & Order and Law & Order: Svu will be joining forces for a two part event on Thursday, April 17 (Law & Order: Organized Crime will close out the block but not be connected in terms of story). It's a tried and true formula, but this crossover is going to be different from all the rest, according to franchise showrunner Rick Eid.

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One of the greatest television spin-offs ever, which has since become the de facto flagship series for the "Law & Order" franchise, is "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." Commonly referred to simply as "Svu," the show focuses on police detectives investigating especially heinous crimes in and around New York City. Given the nature of their law enforcement specialization, the characters in "Svu" often face darker, more sexually oriented crimes than the other "Law & Order" shows. The series has gone on to become one of the longest-running scripted primetime television shows of all time, eventually exceeding its predecessor.

Running since 1999, "Svu" is an American television institution, and it has earned that distinction through excellently crafted characters and cases. Whether it's the fan-favorite duo of Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni) and Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) or newer generations of detectives, "Svu" has maintained a steadily impressive level of quality. For those that are...