There is a lot to look forward to in April for fans of the Law & Order franchise.  NBC has announced a special night of programming that will feature a crossover between Law & Order and Law & Order: SVU.  This is not just any crossover, though.  It is a two-part event that will air on April 17.  The first part, "Play With Fire Part 1, " will air at 8 p. m. ET on NBC, followed by "Play With Fire Part 2" on Law & Order: SVU.  This is a big deal for fans of the shows, as it is the first two-parter since the crossover in 2023.

The crossover event will feature a murder mystery that involves a victim from a previous SVU episode.  Maria Recinos, who first appeared in Season 7 back in 2005, will be the victim in this case.  She returned in Season 25, and it was revealed that she had graduated from the police academy.  Unfortunately, her future did not turn out as bright as it seemed.

The crossover will also feature a special appearance by Christopher Meloni as Detective Stabler.  Fans have been hoping for his return to SVU, but it is unclear if this will be a permanent thing.  The preview for the event shows Stabler helping to apprehend a suspect, but it is not clear if this is a tease for his return or just a cameo.

The crossover will also feature a special broadcast of the Season 5 premiere of Law & Order: Organized Crime.  This will air directly after the L&O/SVU two-parter on April 17.  Fans can expect to see Mariska Hargitay guest-star in the second episode of Organized Crime, which will also release on Peacock on April 17.

The crossover event is sure to be a hit with fans of the Law & Order franchise.  It is a great way to bring together two of the most popular shows in the franchise and give fans something to look forward to.  The event will also feature a murder mystery that involves a victim from a previous SVU episode, which is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

The crossover event is also a great way to promote the upcoming season of Law & Order: Organized Crime.  The special broadcast of the Season 5 premiere will give fans a sneak peek of what to expect from the new season.  It is also a great way to promote the Peacock streaming service, which will be the exclusive home of the new season.

Fans of the Law & Order franchise should mark their calendars for April 17.  This is a night of programming that they will not want to miss.  The crossover event between Law & Order and Law & Order: SVU is sure to be a hit with fans, and the special broadcast of the Season 5 premiere of Law & Order: Organized Crime is a great way to promote the new season.  It is also a great way to promote the Peacock streaming service, which will be the exclusive home of the new season.

Law & Order: SVU and Law & Order Join Forces in April

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