When does Law & Order: Special Victims Unit return?

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is an American police procedural crime drama television series. It is the first spin-off of Law and Order, expanding it into the Law& Order franchise. It stars Mariska Hargitay as Detective Olivia Benson and Christopher Meloni as Detective Elliot Stabler. The series has received 108 award nominations, winning 59 awards. The 23rd season premiered on September 23, 2021, during which the show aired its milestone 500th episode.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit delves into the dark side of the New York underworld. The series often uses stories that are "ripped from the headlines" or based on real crimes. Its stories touch on the political and societal issues associated with gender identity, sexual preferences, and equality rights.