‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’ Season 5 Adds Jason Patric as New Detective
The good news: Law & Order: Organized Crime will be back for a fifth season. But it won’t be airing with the other two Law & Orders, the original and SVU, on Thursday nights on NBC anymore.
Instead, as was rumored before it became official in May, the Christopher Meloni-led spinoff is heading to Peacock for its fifth season. The news came just ahead of the Season 4 finale, which ended on a cliffhanger. It can be argued that given how dark and gritty the show is, streaming is the right home for it. But what will be different as a result?
Read on for everything we know about the move, the fifth season, what this means for future crossovers, and more.
Why is Organized Crime moving from NBC to Peacock?
“Organized Crime is a very successful show; this isn’t a show that was on the bubble,” Jeff Bader, President of Program Planning Strategy at NBCUniversal Entertainment, told TVLine in May. “It’s a show that works across the board, and it’s very, very strong on streaming. [Moving Season 5 to Peacock] is a win-win for us — 80 percent of its viewing isn’t in the time period where we schedule it, it’s delayed on Peacock, so it just made sense to move that to free up the time period.” (Found will be taking over that 10/9c time slot on Thursdays.)
Where did Season 4 leave off?
In the finale, the Organized Crime Control Bureau (OCCB) tried to take down arms dealer Julian Emery (Tom Payne), who had a deadly nerve agent, only for him to get away. What’s worse: They may have secured the nerve agent … but as Stabler’s brother Joe Jr. (Michael Trotter), who’s embedded in Emery’s crew and gets on his plane as he flees law enforcement, learns, Emery has a second briefcase of the bio-weapon—and he cuffs it to Joe.
What will Season 5 be about?
There are no specific details yet, but it’s safe to say that it will have some sort of closure at some point to the Emery case as well as continue to follow the detectives of the Organized Crime Control Bureau as they take on New York City’s most vicious and violent criminal syndicates.
Who is in the Organized Crime Season 5 cast?
Meloni will be back as Detective Elliot Stabler, of course. Also returning as series regulars are Danielle Moné Truitt (Sergeant Ayanna Bell), Ainsley Seiger (Detective Jet Slootmaekers), Rick Gonzalez (Detective Bobby Reyes), and Dean Norris (Randall Stabler).
Joining in a new recurring role is Jason Patric, as Detective Tim McKenna, according to Deadline.
Who is the Law & Order: Organized Crime showrunner for Season 5?
There’s been another shakeup behind the scenes. John Shiban was the show’s fifth showrunner, taking over for the fourth season. However, he left early in November, according to Deadline, and after production briefly paused, filming has resumed, with Matt Olmstead, who was originally the showrunner ahead of the series premiere, returning as executive producer and “to help with the remaining scripts.” (He also serves as showrunner and executive producer on FBI: International.)
Other showrunners for the series have included Ilene Chaiken, Barry O’Brien, and Sean Jablonski.
How many episodes will Organized Crime Season 5 be?
Like with most streaming shows, Season 5 will consist of 10 episodes.
When will Law & Order: Organized Crime Season 5 premiere?
That has yet to be announced. It could easily become a midseason show and therefore its finale could line up with SVU‘s in case there are, say, any major crossover moments. But that’s a big if, because speaking of…
Will there be any more SVU & Organized Crime crossovers?
Yes! Mariska Hargitay, who plays Captain Olivia Benson on SVU, will reportedly be making an appearance on the series, possibly in an episode penned by Christopher Meloni himself! People reported that Meloni’s scribe skills will come into play in Episode 2, and he said, “I know [Olivia] Benson will be with OC for a moment there.” He added that her appearance will, “Hopefully, uncover, peel away a little bit more of the onion or uncover a little more depth of feeling between them.”
Hargitay previously told Variety in May she was “planning on” crossovers, despite the change. “I just told him the other day. We had a party the other night, we saw each other. It was heavenly. I met his showrunner. They want us together, and Chris and I were talking about it, and it’s time. It’s time now for us. This was a long time not being in each other’s universe. That’s why we did the calls and stuff like that,” she explained, referring to what was shown in the recent season (including SVU‘s finale). “But we’re excited to get back in there, get back in the ring.”
During a panel at ATX Festival in May, Erin Underhill, President of NBCUniversal Television also said (via Parade) that the hope is that they remain part of the Law & Order world. “I think Benson and Stabler in particular is a relationship that people care about,” Underhill said. “We know that when we do something, specifically with [Organized Crime] and SVU, it’s bold. It’s a lot of time, a lot of effort, a lot of preparation, a lot of money, but it is something that delivers every time. So we do plan to do more of that.”
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We've sent Petitions, emails, videos etc and it still wasn't enough to keep Law and Order Organized Crime back to NBC this fall, I'm going to miss seeing my boy Stabler in action and his team, Bobby, Jet and Bell. And seeing Stabler's family each week and seeing Bobby and Jet getting back together romantically again and hopefully Elliot and Olivia together romantically as well.
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My Thursday night was Law and Order night!! What idiot at NBC decided to replace Organized Crime with this shit show “Found?” I’m so pissed off!! Where is the petition so that I can add my name to the list!!
Some people cannot afford Peacock.
Shame on you NBC!!
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Well you just lost me as a viewer, I’m a HUGE Law & Order fan and it really sucks that you’re doing what these other shows did going to a streaming network. I hope, like me, nobody goes to Peacock and streams the show and you lose all your viewers and you have to come back to network television like so many of the other shows did that switched to streaming & then had to switch back. I think it’s a horrible move and I’m really disappointed that they decided to do this. Not Fair to breakup the series, viewership will definitely be down and hopefully, after they lose all that money, they will shift back to network television
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#getlawandorderorganizedcrimebacktonbcandnotonpeacock
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I will miss Stabler as well, was very disappointed when he left SUV. We get him back where he has his own spin off and now we’re losing him again to those stupid streaming subscriptions.
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They said “Moving Season 5 to Peacock is a win-win for us — 80 percent of its viewing isn’t in the time period where we schedule it, it’s delayed on Peacock”. So you’re telling me people don’t watch it at 10 at night instead they watch from between 12-2 in the morning & It’s a win-win. Maybe it’s a win-win for you but not for those of us that don’t have peacock streaming and can not pay the extra money to get that streaming platform, for us t’s a big time LOSS
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I think all these tv programs "going to".is really not fair to the people who cannot afford to pay more for tv. NOT FAIR. I pay $150.00 for basic and even a penny more is to much. I just dont get to watch it anymore
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Worst decision ever! We finally get Stabler back, see his renewed relationship with Benson and then push him to streaming. It would have been better for Law and Order to move!
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Absolutely agree! “Found” is probably one of the worst shows on NBC.
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I'm pissed! someone clearly has his/her head stuck somewhere nasty and they're playing to, I'm guessing, the almighty DOLLA!!!?? oh well, time to find a new series to sink my teeth into until THAT gets moved to another streaming service. Following the almighty NFL into the never world. Sad. as Steve said below, win win for whom? just wrong.
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Why can't "Stabler" go back to SVU and be a lead detective..he is so awesome and greatly missed on that show
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Disappointed again by people who don't think their loyal viewers matter much.
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I don’t know what cable company you have but for that amount I have YouTube peacock, prime and paramount plus. Need to look into bundle packages.
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OLIVIA FINALLY NEEDS TO RELAX, TO NOT BE IN CONTROL AND LET HER GUARD DOWN. ELLIOT NEEDS TO SEARCH TO TALK AND LISTEN FOR LET HER OPEN UP. TO DO THIS HE NEEDS TO BLINDFOLD HER SO SHE CAN TRUST HIM.
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it sucks.....can't afford to stream on peacock. someone has their head up their ass!
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it wouldn’t work anymore. He left in season 10 and they’re on season 26. He should stay on OCCB for 20 more seasons he’s awesome.
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Peacock is extremely cheap, and definitely worth having OCCB!!! Completely worth it. I hope this series goes on for as long as SVU.
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Can’t wait for more OCCB! I hope they never end this show, it is absolutely fabulous! Christopher Meloni is fantastic as always! So happy I have Peacock, and I will continue to keep Peacock as long as Law & Order: Organized Crime continues! I want 26 seasons of this show, if Law & Order: SVU can do it, so can
Law & Order: Organized Crime!!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Peacock is very cheap to get. I got it after 50-yrs. of one of my daytime soaps was moved from NBC to Peacock a few years ago. No way was I going to not be able to watch a show I have watched all my years growing up. I have not regretted it one bit for getting Peacock. It has great movies as well. Plus I have found other series that are great too and have added them to my TV Line Up. So don't let a few bucks a month stop you from being able to watch the Law & Order Series.
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I love all L&Os, however, this show is mild and predictable, and far from dark and gritty. The Shield is a show I would consider dark and gritty.
Aside from this, I really wish Criminal Intent was still going. That was my fave after SVU. Vincent D'Onofrio was amazing on that show.
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Wow… you are get screwed and weren’t even taken to dinner first! I have Hulu live, peacock, prime, Disney+, paramount+ and Max… WAY LESS than $150 a month….. CUT THE CORD and stream…. It's so much better!
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Peacock is cheap get over it. The rest of us will watch it and it’s gonna be fantastic.
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if you really love the shows, Peacock is totally worth it. And I hope they continue with OCCB for another 20 seasons it’s an awesome show.
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I can understand everyone’s frustration. They did this with New Amsterdam. Said it was too expensive for a medical drama but then turn around and put this St. Denis Medical crap on? I don’t get it. CBS did the same thing with the show Evil. After the second season, they moved it to Paramount+. So I subscribed to it then they axed after 2 more seasons so my subscription was canceled. $153.79 a month for basic cable is enough let alone $99.99 + tax a year for streaming service was enough! Im with everyone on this, IT’S NOT FAIR, AT ALL!!!!!
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Oh no Why they doing that . Please bring it back to NBC Please. But a lot of people are not happy . Me I am not happy at all
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This really really sucks. I am a 78 year female who has watched Law and Order from the beginning. Cannot afford any more money for streaming. Oh sure I get it everything today is about the almighty buck. Well I can tell you the Buck stops here. No more Stabler for now. But I sure hope that someone wakes up and puts it back in place of FOUND what a terrible show. Also I have timed the commercials basically you see 8 minutes of show and about 5 to 6 minutes of commercials kind of lose interest or fall asleep. What is happening to our world everything is moving way to fast for me.
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I don’t see my comment but I am sad that it won’t be available in Canada. No peacock streaming not available
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that is what torrents are for
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Bring it back!!! It needs to be aired with all Law and Orders!!! Such a miss by NBC. I change the channel after SVU.
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Folla the Dolla is the name of that tune.
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I’d rather it be on peacock… network is limited… more freedom with streaming…
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It’s a win for all of us that have Peacock
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Peacock is extremely cheap and it’s well worth watching OCCB!!! hoping for another 20 seasons with Christopher Meloni!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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Best decision ever hopefully we’ll get to see 26 seasons of OCCB just like Law and order SVU
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Yep so agree. I miss seeing Christopher Meloni. PUT IT BACK ON TV WHERE IT BELONGS.
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Not a bad decision. This show is pretty dark and I love it but it needs to be on streaming. They need a not so proper dialog to feel real.
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I absolutely love this show and it belongs on Peacock. It’s fantastic. I hope they all come back for 26 more seasons
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I THINK EVERYONE IN THE COMMENT SECTION NEEDS TO WAKE UP...HERE IS A BETTER ANSWER...GET WITH THE TIMES AND CANCEL YOUR USELESS CABLE WHICH YOU DON'T NEED AT MORE ANYMORE...I HAVEN'T HAD CABLE IN 2 DECADES...YOU DO NOT NEED IT...ALL NEWS IS ON THE INTERNET/YOUTUBE/X TODAY...CANCEL CABLE AND SUBSCRIBE TO PEACOCK AND SAVE A TON OF $$$$..YOU'RE WELCOME
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Will do! Thanks for the suggestion !!
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I think peacock is free, I’m not sure if oc will be on the basic free part of it but because the free peacock only gives you a few shows that are free to watch but it might be worth checking into, I pay for peacock because of the other shows I watch but oc might be in the free basic subscription.
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Moved to Peacock for more revenue!
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When will season 5 drop in peacock app?
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I think this is the worst idea ever!! We waited YEARS for Stabler to return,letters,petitions,calls, etc & now you move him to Peacock?? Found is horrible, will not watch.L&O stinks w/o Donovan, Mannheim, & original others.SVU & Organized Crime were it.
Not smart,NBC
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IN ORGANIZED CRIME THERE ARE MANY THINGS WRONG: 1) STABLER IS NOT CAPTAIN AT HIS OLD AGE. HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE? HE IS ALWAYS UNDERCOVER AND THE NARRATION SUFFERS SO MUCH FROM THAT. HE IS NEVER IN UNIFORM AT THE PRETINCT. IT IS TOTALLY UNREAL. 2) THE CRAZY STABLER FAMILY PLOT WAS NEVER APPEALING. 3) THE EVERGREEN RETURN OF THE "WIFE" BECAUSE WOLF LIKES THE ACTRESS BUT IT HASN'T ANY MEANS FOR THE SERIES. 4) STABLER IS CHANGED FOR THE WORST CAUSED BY THE ABNOURMOUS ARROGANCE AND NARCISISM OF MELONI IN THE FIRST SEASONS SO WITH THE USUAL RAGE AND ANGER OF STABLER, WE HAVE ASSISTED TO " PLAYBOY" STABLER FROM THE FAITHFUL STABLER OF SVU BUT RESERVED ONLY FOR OLIVIA. 5) ALL THE ARC STORIES, GUEST STARS, DIALOGUES ARE TOTALLY UNREALS, SO WOKE, UNTERESTING AND BORING. 6) AND STOP WITH THE ENDLESS SLOWBURN OF BENSLER GETTING ROMANTIC. WE ALL SEE THE ROMANTIC CHEMISTRY OF MELONI AND HARGITAY. SO NOW GAVE THE FANS WHAT THEY WANT BECAUSE THE RATINGS ARE SO LOW AND ORGANIZED CRIME WAS SAVED FOR THE FANS.
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THE ONLY THING POSITIVE OF FIRST SEASON WERE THE THREE PIECE SUIT OF STABLER BUT WERE USED FOR THE "DATES" OF STABLER WITH THE MISTRESSES.
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THE THREE PIECE OF SUIT SHOULD HAVE BEEN USED FOR DATES WITH OLIVIA BUT THE WRITERS AND MELONI WERE AGAINST THAT.
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If they finally put Olivia & Stabler together I won't be able to wipe the smile off my granddaughter face. She lights up everytime they do a crossover!
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How do you know what's cheap for somebody who lives on a fixed budget and has to decide whether she pays for food for her kids or roof over their head
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You can watch all of ABC shows on Hulu and you can watch all of cbs's shows on Paramount Plus but NBC shows you can't really stream them anywhere Hulu has older NBC shows but anything current you have to pay extra to watch on stupid peacock
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What does it belong on peacock it belongs on network for everybody to watch like it used to be they get us hooked on it and then they move it and make us pay more money
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Nothing I have to pay extra for is cheap as everything adds up and when they move things from channels we already have to pay for that we shouldn't have to pay for and move them to another place that we have to pay for that sucks and it's not fair
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I think it's stinks that we can't watch it anymore unless we pay for peacock and I am not paying for peacock so I'm sure they've lost a lot of viewers
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hon peacock is only 6 something a month really
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paramount plus is free if u have walmart
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yes I did away with cable and just got streaming channel they have channel 4 2 and 11 on them
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Found is so bad it could be on ABC
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I think it's dam ridiculous to start a program on TV for 4 seasons then switch it to a have to pay stream line like peacock you have to pay for. We all cannot afford that shit and yes I am pissed about it. If I win the lottery I will never watch peacock
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