The fall finale of Law & Order: SVU Season 27 arrives this week, bringing a high-stakes episode titled “Showdown.” The new episode continues the show’s tradition of intense, character-driven drama and will be followed by a holiday break. Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming episode.
Episode Release Schedule
Episode 8, “Showdown,” will air on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 9/8c on NBC. This episode is the fall finale for Season 27. For viewers who prefer streaming, the episode will be available on Peacock the next day, on Friday, November 21, 2025.
After this episode, Law & Order: SVU will go on a hiatus. The show is scheduled to return with new episodes on January 8, 2026.
What to Expect in “Showdown”
The episode centers on a tense kidnapping case. The story begins when a man reports that his girlfriend has been abducted. However, Detective Terry Bruno begins to find inconsistencies in the man’s account, leading the investigation into more dangerous territory.
The drama extends beyond the case. Captain Olivia Benson faces pushback from Chief Kathryn Tynan after a professional disagreement. Additionally, Detective Jake Griffin is forced to defend his actions and police work on the witness stand in court.
Cast and Characters
The fall finale features a mix of the show’s core cast and recurring characters. The main cast includes:
- Mariska Hargitay as Captain Olivia Benson
- Ice-T as Sergeant Odafin “Fin” Tutuola
- Peter Scanavino as ADA Dominick “Sonny” Carisi, Jr.
- Kevin Kane as Detective Terry Bruno
- Kelli Giddish as Sergeant Amanda Rollins
Recurring characters appearing in this episode are:
- Corey Cott as Detective Jake Griffin
- Noma Dumezweni as Chief Kathryn Tynan
- Aimé Donna Kelly as Captain Renee Curry
The episode is directed by Juan Campanella with the story written by Kevin J. Hynes.
How to Watch
Viewers have several options to watch the fall finale:
- Live on TV: NBC on Thursday, November 20, at 9/8c.
- Streaming: Peacock, available the next day on Friday, November 21.
- Other Streaming Services: The episode is also expected to be available on platforms like Hulu, fuboTV, and YouTube TV, which carry NBC in their channel lineups.
Peacock offers different subscription tiers. The Premium plan with ads costs $10.99 per month, while the ad-free Premium Plus plan is $16.99 per month.
A Look Back at Episode 7
The episode leading into the finale, “False Idols,” aired on November 13, 2025. That story involved the SVU squad investigating a case where a famous author was twisting the details of a serious crime, making it difficult for the team to separate fact from fiction. The episode also featured a significant subplot focusing on Sergeant Fin Tutuola’s challenging return to work after a previous injury.
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