Law & Order
Thursday
8
October 2026
S26E1 · Ghost in the Machine
In cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing the evidence and questioning the suspects until someone is taken into custody. The district attorney's office then builds a case to convict the perpetrator by proving the person guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Working together, these expert teams navigate all sides of the complex criminal justice system to make New York a safer place.
Law & Order Season 26 Episode 1 airs Thursday, October 8, 2026. Track your progress and get a reminder before air time — free, no ads.
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13 episodes
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22 episodes
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21 episodes
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4 episodes
October 8, 2026
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