How to Watch Law & Order Universe in Chronological Order

The Law & Order universe is iconic, with its flagship series premiering in 1990 and setting the standard for procedural dramas. Since then, the franchise has expanded to include multiple spin-offs, all available to watch on Peacock. If you want to dive into the world of Law & Order in chronological order, we’ve got you covered with a list of the shows to watch.

Let’s start with the original Law & Order, which premiered in September 1990 and ran for an impressive 25 seasons with a total of 544 episodes. You can catch all the action on Peacock, from Sam Waterston’s first appearance in Season 5 to his final bow in Season 23.

Next up is Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, which premiered in September 1999 and has amassed an impressive 27 seasons and 594 episodes. Highlights include Ice T’s debut in Season 2, Benson and Stabler’s most steamy moment in Season 24, and Benson’s gripping storyline in Season 15.

Law & Order: Criminal Intent premiered in September 2001 and ran for 10 seasons with a total of 195 episodes. Vincent D’Onofrio’s departure in Season 10 and Courtney B. Vance’s debut in Season 1 are key moments to watch for.

For fans of the latest addition to the franchise, Law & Order: Organized Crime premiered in April 2021 and has already racked up 5 seasons with 75 episodes. Catch Benson’s first appearance in Season 1 and a heartwarming Benson-Stabler storyline in Season 1, Episode 4.

With Law & Order Thursdays returning this fall on NBC, including Season 26 of Law & Order and Season 28 of Law & Order: SVU, there’s plenty of new content to look forward to. In the meantime, you can stream all episodes of Season 27 of Law & Order: SVU on Peacock and gear up with exclusive merchandise from the NBC Store.

So, whether you’re a seasoned Law & Order fan or a newcomer to the franchise, Peacock is your go-to streaming home for all things Law & Order. Get ready to immerse yourself in the thrilling world of detectives, lawyers, and justice served.