Law & Order Isn’t on Tonight, But Here’s What’s on NBC’s Thursday Night Schedule
Season 25 of Law & Order has been in no shortage of high-octane action, but as the holiday hiatus continues, fans will have to hold out a little longer for new episodes.
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Law & Order returns Thursday, January 8 at 8/7c on NBC and next day on Peacock.
From gruesome murder trials to jaw-dropping courtroom twists and turns, the 27th Precinct has been kept on its toes amid a milestone season of Law & Order. Along the way, viewers have met 27th Precinct newcomer Detective Theo Walker (David Ajala), who has already emerged as a confident, determined investigator willing to jump through some heinous hoops to secure justice. NBC Insider connected with Ajala ahead of his thrilling arrival to the series, and he gushed over the joys of joining such an iconic series and connected with Law & Order ride-or-dies on the streets of New York City.
“There is something very, very special about being part of this franchise,” Ajala told NBC Insider. “Because when you’re out in New York City, and you’re shooting scenes, people recognize it, you know? They recognize the show, they recognize the actors, and it means a lot to them, and they like to take photos and videos. And to be part of something that is so well-loved is very special.”
Fans are eager to learn when new episodes of Law & Order Season 25 return on NBC, ready to jump back into the precinct action. Read on for everything you need to know.
Is Law & Order new tonight, December 11, 2025?
No, there will not be a new episode of Law & Order airing tonight.
Both Law & Order Season 25 and Season 27 of Law & Order: SVU are on a brief holiday hiatus. In the meantime, enjoy some of NBC’s holiday programming.
Instead of new Law & Order episodes, viewers will be graced with some nostalgic holiday cheer thanks to the animated classic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer airing at 8/7c, followed by NBC’s 2025 Year in Review Presented by Access Hollywood at 9:15 p.m., and concluding with Jimmy Fallon’s Holiday Seasoning Spectacular at 10/9c on NBC.
When will new episodes of Law & Order Season 25 return?
Law & Order Thursdays will return on January 8, 2026 with a two-hour crossover event.
New episodes of Law & Order Season 25 typically air on Thursdays at 8/7c on NBC and are available to stream on Peacock the next day.
Where can I watch old episodes of Law & Order?
Series creator Dick Wolf is celebrating a mighty achievement this year with Law & Order‘s milestone Season 25 — after 35 years of franchise chills and thrills, it’s not lost on Wolf how rare it is for a franchise to grow into a primetime titan.
“I woke up the other day and realized, ‘My God, it’s been 35 years since the start of Law & Order,” Wolf told the L.A. Times in September 2025. “I remember the day after it went on and the reviews came in… They were all raves, four stars. It was unbelievable… To say I was born under a lucky star would be a massive understatement. It’s been surprising and gratifying.”