Hargitay to Host 78th Emmys in NBC’s Centennial Year
Mariska Hargitay will host the 78th Emmy Awards on NBC this September, becoming the first non-comedian emcee in about two decades and helping celebrate NBC’s 100th birthday year.
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NBC’s Fall Schedule: SVU Returns, The Voice Back, and Chicago Trio Reunites
NBC unveiled its 2026-27 fall schedule: the season opens Sept. 9 with NFL Kickoff, then The Traitors: New Blood debuts Sept. 17; The Voice returns Sept. 21 for its 30th season with Adam Levine and Kelly Clarkson back and Queen Latifah and Riley Green joining as coaches; the OneChicago trifecta (Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D.) returns Oct. 7; Law & Order: SVU comes back Oct. 8 and leads into Law & Order in a new 10/9c slot; midseason holds include The Rockford Files and Sunset P.I., plus Destination X and a Wordle game show.
NBC Bets Big on The Traitors: New Blood as Fall Schedule Launches
NBC’s 2026-27 fall slate centers on The Traitors: New Blood, which debuts Sept. 17 with a two-hour premiere, followed by The Voice on Sept. 21 and other returns such as Line of Fire, a Chicago Med/Fire/PD block starting Oct. 7, and Law & Order: SVU (and Law & Order) moving to 10 p.m. in October; the network also plans two comedy blocks and new series like Happy’s Place and Newlyweds later in October, with additional scripted premieres in early 2027, plus NFL and college football kickoffs to start the season.
First Female Showrunner Revitalizes Law & Order: SVU, Fostering Teamwork Over Toxicity
Variety reports that SVU’s season, led by Michele Fazekas—the show’s first female showrunner in 26 years—has ditched major toxicity and fostered a cohesive, energized team. Fazekas joined with Mariska Hargitay, Brenna Malloy, Kelli Giddish, and a refreshed writers’ room to center survivors’ perspectives with sharper writing and collaboration, delivering a season that feels fresh and more authentic than before. Fazekas also directed multiple episodes and helped shepherd finales written in the rain, underscoring a renewed sense of excellence and teamwork behind the iconic series.
Broadcast Brilliance: 2026's Top 10 Network Shows So Far
Network TV remains strong in 2026, delivering a top-10 lineup across ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox led by Abbott Elementary. The piece highlights returning favorites like Law & Order: SVU, Ghosts, Survivor 50, and Will Trent, alongside promising newcomers and revivals such as The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, Memory of a Killer, Scrubs (revival), and St. Denis Medical, praising sharp writing, strong casts, and fresh storytelling that keep broadcast TV competitive. Readers are encouraged to share additional titles to the list.
Mariska Hargitay Bets Broadway Debut Before Returning for SVU Season 28
Mariska Hargitay kicks off her Broadway debut in Every Brilliant Thing between seasons of Law & Order: SVU, then wheels back to film Season 28, hinting she plans to stay with the long‑running series for years to come.
SVU Finale Teases Major Fallout as NBC Confirms Season 28 Renewal
NBC’s Law & Order: SVU will air its season 27 finale, “Monster,” on May 14, 2026, with promise of big consequences after a rescue goes awry, while Jake Griffin’s storyline unfolds; the network has renewed the show for season 28, and Ice-T has hinted Fin will still be alive in the next chapter.
Melissa McCarthy Plays a Flirty Pro Fighter on SVU
In a guest turn on Law & Order: SVU, Melissa McCarthy plays Jasmyn Jewell, a swaggering pro fighter who flirts with Captain Olivia Benson at a fighter expo tied to a murder case, delivering tongue-in-cheek lines about handcuffs and autographs as Benson investigates.
SVU Gets Renewal for Season 28 as NBC Keeps Law & Order on the Bubble
NBC has renewed Law & Order: SVU for a 28th season (2026–27), though this isn’t a fresh pickup but part of last year’s two-season renewal. The mothership Law & Order remains on the bubble along with The Hunting Party and Brilliant Minds, with final decisions expected in May as NBC lays out its 2026–27 schedule. SVU continues to perform well on Peacock and is NBC’s top drama across platforms, with Michele Fazekas expected to stay on as showrunner.
Dexter Vet David Zayas Recasts SVU Judge Role After Busfield Controversy
David Zayas will replace Timothy Busfield as the judge in a pulled Law & Order: SVU episode titled 'Corrosive.' NBC shelved the episode after Busfield was charged with two counts related to a minor, and the episode has been recast with Zayas; the shoot is complete and the episode is set to air February 26.
Timothy Busfield Edited Out of Amazon MGM Movie Amid Child-Sex Abuse Allegations
Timothy Busfield is being edited out of the Amazon MGM film You Deserve Each Other after accusations of groping a 7-year-old boy on the set of The Cleaning Lady; NBC previously pulled a SVU episode featuring him in January; he turned himself in on Jan. 13 and faces multiple counts of criminal sexual contact with a child and child abuse connected to the show’s set, potentially affecting other projects as well.
Velasco's Exit from 'Law & Order: SVU' Explained
Detective Joe Velasco, played by Octavio Pisano, leaves the SVU to work undercover for the DEA in San Diego, after a storyline that involved his promotion and ongoing investigations, marking his exit in Season 27, Episode 3.
Major Character Death in 'Law & Order: SVU' Season 27 Premiere
The season 27 premiere of 'Law & Order: SVU' paid tribute to original cast member Captain Donald Cragen, played by Dann Florek, who was killed offscreen before the episode, marking a significant change for the series and its characters.
Captain Cragen's Death and Cast Reunions Mark 'Law & Order: SVU' Season 27 Premiere
The Season 27 premiere of 'Law & Order: SVU' paid tribute to the late Captain Cragen, played by Dann Florek, with a memorial episode featuring reunions of former cast members and heartfelt remembrances, celebrating Florek's long-standing role in the series.
'Law & Order: SVU' Season 27 Premiere Shocks with Major Character Death and Reunions
The Season 27 premiere of 'Law & Order: SVU' features a heartfelt farewell to original character NYPD Capt. Donald Cragen, played by Dann Florek, during a memorial service, highlighting his influence on Olivia Benson and the show's long history.