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Mariska Hargitay Teases Christopher Meloni’s ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Return Ahead of Season 28 Premiere
Mariska Hargitay has suggested that Christopher Meloni will reprise Elliot Stabler in “Law & Order: SVU”, apparently for the show’s 600th episode. Her Instagram photos of the pair together on set indicate another reunion between Stabler and Olivia Benson, making the appearance notable after Meloni’s full-time series “Organized Crime” was cancelled.
Meloni first played Stabler when “SVU” launched in 1999 and left in 2011, later returning for guest appearances, including the show’s Season 27 premiere in September 2025. “SVU” has aired 594 episodes so far, with its 600th scheduled for Season 28, which premieres on 8 October; Meloni has previously described “Organized Crime” ending as closing the door on Stabler.
In short
- Christopher Meloni appears set to return as Elliot Stabler.
- He may feature in “SVU”’s 600th episode.
- Season 28 premieres on 8 October.
Explained simply
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, usually called SVU, is a long-running crime drama that follows detectives investigating serious offences in New York. Mariska Hargitay plays Olivia Benson, a detective who has become the unit’s leader.
Christopher Meloni played fellow detective Elliot Stabler from the show’s 1999 launch until 2011, then returned for occasional appearances. Stabler and Benson were partners for years, so their reunions draw on a relationship familiar to viewers.
Meloni later led the spin-off Law & Order: Organized Crime, which has ended. SVU is approaching its 600th episode, a milestone that reflects the series’ longevity and gives returning characters particular significance.
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