“In the criminal justice system…” If you finished that sentence, you need to know about this major announcement regarding Law & Order. A brand new FAST channel launched where fans can watch classic episodes of the scripted crime drama. Currently episodes from Seasons 5 through 10 are available in the rollout meant to make the show accessible around the clock.
Longtime Law & Order viewers can rewatch their favorite episodes, but this platform will also introduce the series to a younger audience. According to creator Dick Wolf, the goal is for Law & Order “to be available wherever they want to watch it,” especially as the series heads into its 25th season.
Law & Order debuted in 1990 and quickly became one of television’s most enduring procedural dramas (or the reruns you’d watch when you stayed home sick). The original ran for 20 seasons before being revived in 2022.
The show is famous for its “ripped from the headlines” storytelling format. Each episode is split between police investigation and courtroom trial.
Celebrities who got their start on ‘Law & Order’
Law & Order has launched and boosted the careers of numerous stars in the more than 500 episodes that have aired. Jerry Orbach’s portrayal of Detective Lennie Briscoe remains iconic.
Plus, actors like Jesse L. Martin, Angie Harmon, and Benjamin Bratt made names for themselves during their runs. Even future stars like Claire Danes, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Viola Davis appeared in guest roles before making a name for themselves in Hollywood.
Where else to watch and stream ‘Law & Order’
- Roku and Pluto TV are carrying the new 24/7 channel free with ads.
- Prime Video has multiple seasons of Law & Order available to stream on demand.
- NBC’s app and Peacock often carry recent episodes from the revival and some of the spinoffs, including SVU.
- Many cable providers with classic TV packages still rerun the original series regularly.
