Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 28 Episode 1 — Volition

When a sexual assault victim struggles to prove her case in court amid questions of consent and intoxication, Benson pursues a controversial strategy to make sure her voice is heard. A chance meeting with a jury consultant leads Benson down a path that threatens her longtime partnership with Carisi.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 28 Episode 1 (“Volition”) is episode 1 of 1 in Season 28 and first aired on October 8, 2026. It runs about 43 minutes. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is a Crime, Drama and Mystery series from NBC.