Stephanie March Reprises Alexandra Cabot in 'SVU' Season 28
Stephanie March will return to 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' as Alexandra Cabot in the ninth episode of Season 28, marking her first appearance on the series in eight years. The character, who previously faked her death to enter witness protection, is set to rejoin the cast alongside other returning alumni this season.
Key points
- March appears in the ninth episode of Season 28, with no specific airdate scheduled yet.
- This is her first return since Season 19 in 2018, an eight-year gap.
- Cabot previously left the show in Season 5 after faking her death to enter witness protection.
- The return coincides with Christopher Meloni's appearance in the milestone 600th episode on November 12.
- March is represented by Paradigm and Navigation Media Group.
Background
Stephanie March was a main cast member from Season 2 (2000) to Season 5 (2003), accumulating over 100 episodes. She previously guest-starred in Seasons 6, 10, 11, 13, and 19, and starred in the 2006 spinoff 'Conviction.' Her recent credits include 'Naomi,' 'Origin,' and 'Harlan Coben's Shelter.'
How outlets are covering it
Variety, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, and TVLine all confirm the casting for the ninth episode of Season 28. While Variety and Deadline focus on the eight-year gap since her last appearance, The Hollywood Reporter and TVLine emphasize that March is the second former regular returning this season, following Christopher Meloni's scheduled appearance in the 600th episode. All outlets agree that NBC is keeping specific details of the episode's plot quiet.
Why it matters
The return of a long-time character like Cabot signals a focus on legacy and continuity for the longest-running primetime drama in American television. It also highlights the show's strategy of leveraging nostalgia by bringing back multiple former stars in a single season.
What to watch
The episode will air later in Season 28, following the November 12 broadcast of the 600th episode featuring Christopher Meloni. Viewers can watch the series on NBC and Peacock.
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- Law & Order: SVU's Stephanie March To Return In Season 28 TVLine
- ‘Law & Order: SVU’ to Bring Back Another Former Star In Upcoming Season 28 Episode Yahoo
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