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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (season 17)
Season 17
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The cast from left to right: Mariska Hargitay, Ice-T, Kelli Giddish, Peter Scanavino and Raúl Esparza.
Release
Original networkNBC
Original releaseSeptember 23, 2015 (2015-09-23) –
present
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The seventeenth season of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit debuted on September 23, 2015, at 9:00 pm (Eastern) on NBC.[1]

Production

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit was renewed for a seventeenth season on February 5, 2015, by NBC.[2] Mariska Hargitay (Sgt. Olivia Benson) had her contract renewed for season 17, as well as Ice-T (Det. Fin Tutuola).[3][4] It was announced in March 2015 that season seventeen would be show runner/executive producer Warren Leight's last season on the show, he signed a three-year deal with Sony Pictures Television, his contract allowing him to work on SVU for one final season.[5] Production on season seventeen started in late May 2015 on the two-hour season premiere, afterwards the cast and crew took a hiatus and resumed filming on August 21, 2015.[6][7] Executive producer Leight shared via Twitter that star Mariska Hargitay would be directing an episode this season as well, tweeting "Of course Mariska will direct again this year. After 17 seasons, she's in a class of her own."[8]

Storylines and cast changes

It was announced at the end of last season that star Danny Pino (who portrayed Detective Nick Amaro) would be departing the cast, however the producers did not kill off his character and left availability for him to return to the show. Leight said to The Hollywood Reporter on character departures, "I try to leave that door open. I would like to be able to bring him [Pino] back. At this point, it depends on where he is and what he's doing and what the story needs. That's one of the advantages of not killing a character that you like."[9] Warren Leight told TV Guide that season seventeen's theme would focus on change and transitions whereas last season focused on family, "It should be a year where wherever everyone starts at the beginning of the [season] is not where they end." Leight added that more character development would be in store for Raul Esparza's ADA Barba and Peter Scanavino's Det. Carisi, as well as Benson (Hargitay) being promoted to Lieutenant.[10] Star Kelli Giddish (Detective Amanda Rollins) who recently got married is also expecting her first child (as well as the wives of co-stars Peter Scanavino and Ice T, expecting children of their own), although it's unknown if Giddish's pregnancy will be written into the series. Leight teased fans would know the answer after the season premiere.[11][12]

On April 28, 2015, it was announced that SVU producers are planning a 'transgender episode' for this season, "ripping from the headlines" Caitlyn Jenner's recent publicized transition. Warren Leight told Variety, "The world keeps evolving, and there are a lot of dark areas that we need to look at. "Part of my challenge and everybody's challenge here is to keep it fresh and to not let a groove turn into a rut, and that can happen for any show at any time," he said. "Everyone here is really invested in keeping the show fresh and keeping the show on. We view every year's upfronts as a place to prove that we still deserve to be here."[13] At the 2015 Television Critics Association's summer press tour Law & Order and Chicago franchise creator Dick Wolf announced that there would be a four-show crossover between SVU and the three Chicago shows (Fire, P.D., and Med) as well as announcing a want from him and other producers for the revival of the mother ship Law & Order series.[14][15]

Cast

See also: List of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit characters

Main cast

Actor Character Main cast Recurring cast
Mariska Hargitay Sgt. Olivia Benson entire season —
Kelli Giddish Det. Amanda Rollins entire season —
Peter Scanavino Det. Dominick "Sonny" Carisi, Jr. entire season —
Ice-T Det. Fin Tutuola entire season —
Raúl Esparza ADA Rafael Barba entire season —
Tamara Tunie Dr. Melinda Warner — Episodes 1–2

Recurring cast

Guest stars

It was announced in May 2015, that Dallas Roberts would return to SVU in the two-hour season premiere as serial rapist/killer, Dr. Gregory Yates from the two-hour crossover episode "Daydream Believer" with Chicago P.D.. The premiere episode will be a ripped from the headlines episode surrounding Robert Durst, his murder trial, and will also explore some of his possible connections to a series of rape/murders that span 20 years.[6][16] Lindsay Pulsipher will return this season to portray Kim Rollins, Amanda's sister, who was last seen in the season fourteen episode, "Deadly Ambition," Kim is supposed to be bringing their mother with her to New York. Warren Leight commented to TV Guide, "Even if their intent is to be supportive, and I'm not even sure it is, her family showing up is not a great thing for her – nothing good comes from seeing her sister or her mother."[11] On September 16, 2015, it was announced that Whoopi Goldberg and Virginia Madsen were cast in guest starring roles. Goldberg will play Janette Grayson, a Department of Child Services supervisor whose allegedly faked reports put multiple children at risk. Janette finds herself on trial when the agency’s internal policies bring it the wrong kind of publicity. Madsen will play Beth Anne Rollins, mother of Amanda and Kim, who feels her police-officer daughter has turned her back on the family. Golberg will appear in episode 4 while Madsen will appear in episode 6.[17] Peter Gallagher will also guest star in the fourth episode of the season, reprising his role of Chief Dodds; alongside guest stars Goldberg, Jessica Pimental and John Magaro.[18] On September 22, 2015, it was announced that Andy Karl was cast in the recurring role of Sgt. Mike Dodds, son of Chief Dodds (played by Peter Gallagher). His character is said to be serving as No. 2 to Sgt. Benson, who is acting commander at the precinct.[19]

Episodes

See also: List of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit episodes
No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
3671"Devil's Dissections"Jean de SegonzacTeleplay by: Warren Leight & Julie Martin
Story by: Kevin Fox		September 23, 2015 (2015-09-23)17018.27[20]
3682"Criminal Pathology"Alex ChappleTeleplay by: Julie Martin & Warren Leight
Story by: Kevin Fox		September 23, 2015 (2015-09-23)17028.27[20]
3693"Transgender Bridge"[21]TBATBASeptember 30, 2015 (2015-09-30)1703TBA
3704"Institutional Fail"[22]TBATBAOctober 7, 2015 (2015-10-07)1704TBA
3715"Community Policing"[23]TBATBAOctober 14, 2015 (2015-10-14)TBATBA
3726TBATBATBAOctober 21, 2015 (2015-10-21)[24]1706TBA
3737TBATBATBAOctober 28, 2015 (2015-10-28)[24]1707TBA

Reception

No. Title Air date Ratings/share
(18–49) 		Viewers
(millions) 		DVR
18–49 		DVR viewers
(millions) 		Total
18–49 		Total viewers
(millions) 		Rank (week)
1 "Devil's Dissections" September 23, 2015 (2015-09-23) 1.8/6[20] 8.27[20] — — — — —
2 "Criminal Pathology" September 23, 2015 (2015-09-23) 1.8/6[20] 8.27[20] — — — — —

References

  1. ^ Ausiello, Michael (June 22, 2015). "NBC Premiere Dates For Fall 2015: 'Heroes Reborn'". TV Line. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
  2. ^ Hibberd, James (February 5, 2015). "NBC renews 5 dramas: See who made the cut". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
  3. ^ Nellie Andreeva (April 9, 2015). "The Price Of Success: Hit Shows Bracing For Cast Exits & Untimely Cancellations". Deadline. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
  4. ^ Ice-T (April 6, 2015). "Ice News: 1.Just signed my deal with SVU for season #17! I'll be back! 2.BodyCount is starting on our next album for 2016 'BLOOD LUST'". Twitter. Retrieved April 10, 2015.
  5. ^ Littleton, Cynthia (March 13, 2015). "'Law & Order: SVU' Showrunner Warren Leight Sets Overall Deal with Sony TV (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
  6. ^ a b Stanhope, Kate (June 1, 2015). "'Law & Order: SVU' to Bring Back Dallas Roberts for Season Premiere (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
  7. ^ Carter, Matt (August 21, 2015). "'Law & Order: SVU' season 17: When do Mariska Hargitay, cast resume filming?". CarterMatt. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
  8. ^ Warner, Kara (August 13, 2015). "Mariska Hargitay to direct season 17 episode of 'Law & Order: SVU'". Zap2It. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
  9. ^ Stanhope, Kate (May 21, 2015). "'Law & Order: SVU' Boss Says Fans "Absolutely Misinterpreted" Benson's Stabler Remarks". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
  10. ^ Ross, Robyn (May 20, 2015). "Postmortem: Find Out Which Series Regular Has Left Law & Order: SVU". TV Guide. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
  11. ^ a b Ross, Robyn (August 17, 2015). "Mega Buzz: Who's Returning From Rollins' Past on SVU?". TV Guide. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
  12. ^ "Law & Order: SVU's Peter Scanavino Is Expecting a Baby, Too!". E! Online. July 28, 2015. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
  13. ^ Wagmeister, Elizabeth (April 18, 2015). "'Law & Order: SVU' Prepping Transgender Episode for Season 17". Variety. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
  14. ^ Carter, Matt (August 13, 2015). "'Law & Order: SVU' season 17 could cross over with 'Chicago Fire,' 'Chicago PD,' and 'Chicago Med'". CarterMatt. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
  15. ^ Swift, Andy (August 13, 2015). "Law & Order Revival Series Update: 'Everybody Wants To Do It'". TV Line. Retrieved August 20, 2015.
  16. ^ Steiner, Amanda (August 10, 2015). "Law & Order: SVU: Two-hour premiere to explore Robert Durst case". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved August 21, 2015.
  17. ^ Kimberly Roots. "'Law and Order: SVU' — Whoopi Goldberg to Guest-Star in Season 17 – TVLine". TVLine. Retrieved September 23, 2015.
  18. ^ Harnick, Chris (September 16, 2015). "Whoopi Goldberg Books Twisty Law and Order: SVU Guest Role". E! Online. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
  19. ^ Rebecca Iannucci. "'Law & Order: SVU': Andy Karl in Season 17 Cast – TVLine". TVLine. Retrieved September 23, 2015.
  20. ^ a b c d e f Kondolojy, Amanda (September 24, 2015). "Wednesday Final Ratings: 'Survivor', 'Modern Family' & 'Law and Order: SVU' Adjusted Up; 'Nashville' Adjusted Down". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved September 24, 2015.
  21. ^ "(#1703) "TRANSGENDER BRIDGE"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 12, 2015.
  22. ^ "(#1704) "Institutional Fail" FAIL"". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 19, 2015.
  23. ^ "Community Policing". The Futon Critic. Retrieved September 26, 2015.
  24. ^ a b "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved August 21, 2015.

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