Series synopsis
Law & Order: Organized Crime is an American crime drama television series that premiered on NBC on April 1, 2021. It ended on June 12, 2025. It was created by Dick Wolf, Ilene Chaiken, Matt Olmstead. It stars Christopher Meloni, Danielle Moné Truitt, Tamara Taylor and Ainsley Seiger.
The detectives of the Organized Crime Control Bureau work to dismantle New York City's most vicious and violent illegal enterprises.
Premise
The detectives of the Organized Crime Control Bureau work to dismantle New York City's most vicious and violent illegal enterprises.
Premise: In Stabler we trust.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Christopher Meloni as Det. Elliot Stabler
- Danielle Moné Truitt as Sgt. Ayanna Bell
- Tamara Taylor as Angela Wheatley
- Ainsley Seiger as Det. Jet Slootmaekers
- Brent Antonello as Det. Jamie Whelan
- Dylan McDermott as Richard Wheatley
- Rick Gonzalez as Det. Bobby Reyes
- Camilla Belle as Pearl Serrano
Supporting cast
- Gus Halper as Teddy Silas
- Dean Norris as Randall Stabler
Guest cast
- DeShawn Harold Mitchell as Stan Fairey
- David Greenspan as Pat Sharkey
- Chazz Palminteri as Manfredi Sinatra
- Umar Abrams as Preteen #1
- Mike Keller as ADA Gabe Rezek
- Giorgio Panetta as Marco Gennaro
- Tom Scorzone as Pietro Schiavelli
- Wilma Rivera as Homicide Detective
- Stephanie Seward as Court Officer #1
- Pitolomusic as Court Officer #2
- Ari Barkan as Attendant
- Teniece Divya Johnson as Detainment Guard
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 75 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | April 1, 2021 | June 3, 2021 |
| Season 2 | 22 | September 23, 2021 | May 19, 2022 |
| Season 3 | 22 | September 22, 2022 | May 18, 2023 |
| Season 4 | 13 | January 18, 2024 | May 16, 2024 |
| Season 5 | 10 | April 17, 2025 | June 12, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
What Happens in Puglia (II) Elliot Stabler returns to the NYPD to take on the city's most powerful organized crime syndicates and rebuild his life in the wake of a devastating personal loss. The crossover starts on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S22E09 Return of the Prodigal Son (I). |
April 1, 2021 |
| 2 |
Not Your Father's Organized Crime Bell and Stabler welcome two new faces to the task force, and they investigate two seemingly unrelated crimes in hopes they'll be connected back to their case. |
April 8, 2021 |
| 3 |
Say Hello to My Little Friends Stabler and Bell team up to investigate a major lead. Wheatley makes moves to elevate his business. |
April 15, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Man with No Identity After taking down Wheatley’s drug empire and discovering his wife’s killer, Det. Stabler must infiltrate a notorious crime family aiming to take over New York City’s cocaine trade. Sgt. Bell is forced to work with a rival colleague. |
September 23, 2021 |
| 2 |
New World Order Stabler’s loyalty is put to the test at work and again at home when his mother unexpectedly shows up. Bell and Jet navigate the newly established joint task force. |
September 30, 2021 |
| 3 |
The Outlaw Eddie Wagner While Jet steps into the field to secure necessary intel for the team, Bell considers a proposition from Congressman Kilbride. Albi takes drastic measures to keep a secret safe. Stabler and Benson air some long-standing grievances. |
September 30, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Gimme Shelter (I) A young girl is shot and Cosgrove teams with Det. Jalen Shaw to track down her killer. Benson and Stabler assist and realize it's more than a typical homicide. McCoy and Price seek justice against an international crime ring, but complications threaten the case. The crossover continues on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S24E01 Gimme Shelter (II) and Law & Order S22E01 Gimme Shelter (III). |
September 22, 2022 |
| 2 |
Everybody Knows the Dice Are Loaded As ground breaks on the city's first casino, Stabler investigates the death of an old friend whose refusal to sell his home on the site has stalled construction. Jet breaks in two new detectives. Bell splits her focus between work and her looming divorce. |
September 29, 2022 |
| 3 |
Catch Me If You Can Stabler, Bell and the task force scramble to track down a murderer before he takes desperate action. Jamie blames himself when a mistake leads to further tragedy. Jet makes a crucial discovery that could save a child's life. |
October 6, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Memory Lane Stabler must deal with rapid changes at work and home after returning from a dangerous undercover assignment. Bell hires an advisor whose AI technology program could revolutionize police investigation. Jet and Reyes struggle with Whelan's absence. |
January 18, 2024 |
| 2 |
Deliver Us from Evil After a deadly bombing claims the life of a spiritual leader, Stabler meets with an officer who's convinced the crime is part of a larger conspiracy. Tensions rise within the task force as Jet struggles to get her team on board with Vargas' program. |
January 25, 2024 |
| 3 |
End of Innocence Stabler and Officer Bashir track down a missing father and son who could lead to the answers they need. After an undercover operation goes sideways, Bell relegates Reyes to desk duty. |
February 1, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lost Highway Stabler goes undercover to catch smugglers; as he gets to know the girls, they start going missing. |
April 17, 2025 |
| 2 |
Dante's Inferno Stabler recovers from an injury while Olivia Benson helps with finding missing sex worker Sad Eyes. |
April 17, 2025 |
| 3 |
Paranza Dei Bambini After an attack on Carisi's trial, signs of a new gang player make Stabler contact an old C.I. |
April 24, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 1, 2021 |
| Last aired | June 12, 2025 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | Canceled |
| Schedule | Thursday |