Searxng/Law & Order TV series tv Celebrity NBC officially renews Law & Order for season 26, securing the iconic crime drama's return for the 2026-2027 broadcast schedule. May 9, 2026 AceShowbiz - Law & Order fans can breathe a sigh of relief as NBC has officially decided to bring back the long-running crime drama for a 26th season. The Emmy-winning procedural, which first premiered in 1990, had faced uncertainty about its future ahead of NBC's May 11, 2026 upfront presentation.