NBC is believed to have finally come to terms on a landmark 20th season for Dick Wolf staple "Law & Order."
As had been rumored for months, Peacock will pick the mothership - as Wolf affectionately calls the original "L&O" -- up for 16 episodes, and likely air it in midseason, much as it did this season.

NBC declined to comment.

"Law & Order" is one of several series that have come down to the wire as 11th hour re-negotiations stalled a pickup announcement. Nets are looking to hold the line on license fees, while studios and producers are trying to figure out how to produce a show wil a slashed budget.

A 20th season of "L&O" was never really in doubt. Although the show doesn't perform like it once did, it's still a signature player for NBC - and Wolf was keen to see the show mark its 20th anniversary.

Still unclear is the fate of "Law & Order: SVU" stars Mariska Hargitay and Chris Meloni. But NBC has said that show will air regardless of whether they strike a new deal with the stars.

Also up in the air: The future of "My Name Is Earl" and "Medium."

I was in 5th grade when L&O began and now I'm pushing 30. I feel old!! :eek: :lol:

I was in 5th grade when L&O began and now I'm pushing 30. I feel old!! :eek: :lol:


Does anybody remember that Paul Sorvino use to star in this show? :lol:

Does anybody remember that Paul Sorvino use to star in this show? :lol:
Not when he was first on, but I later rented the first 5 seasons on DVD. He was shot in the line of duty and replaced by the late, great Jerry Orbach as Lenny Briscoe.

Not when he was first on, but I later rented the first 5 seasons on DVD. He was shot in the line of duty and replaced by the late, great Jerry Orbach as Lenny Briscoe.


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Wow 20 years? That's amazing! I like the show, but it seems like it's on ALL the time. Then again, I guess if you've been on the air for almost 20 years, you have a lot of episodes to show!

Wow 20 years? That's amazing! I like the show, but it seems like it's on ALL the time. Then again, I guess if you've been on the air for almost 20 years, you have a lot of episodes to show!
They should have an all L&O network - the original, SVU, CI, Trial By Jury, Conviction, Crime & Punishment...This franchise has almost as many incarnations as Star Trek!! :eek: :lol: