He left in 2011, came back in 2021, left again in 2025, and now it's episode 600. Somebody get this man a punch card.
Mariska Hargitay Teases Christopher Meloni's 'SVU' Return for 600th Episode
Mariska Hargitay posted two Instagram photos with Christopher Meloni on the "Law & Order: SVU" set Tuesday, signaling his return for the show's 600th episode in Season 28, premiering Oct. 8. Meloni originated Detective Elliot Stabler in 1999, left after Season 12 in 2011, and returned as a guest in 2021 to launch "Organized Crime," which NBC cancelled after five seasons in 2025. The milestone episode follows Season 27's premiere, where he last appeared.
Source: Mariska Hargitay Teases Christopher Meloni's 'SVU' Return for 600th Episode — Variety
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A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Sep 23, 2026.
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