MID-SEASON PREMIERE

Law & Order: SVU returns on Jan. 16 with Season 26’s mid-season opener “First Light.”

Per NBC, the episode is set to see an abhorrent web of lies and betrayal uncovered when a woman is confronted with video of a night she can’t remember.

Meanwhile, Carisi struggles to move on from his ordeal when the suspect changes his plea.

“First Light” airs Thursday, January 16 (09:00PM – 10:01PM) on NBC.

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LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT -- "First Light" Episode 26009 -- Pictured: (l-r) Mariska Hargitay as Capt. Olivia Benson, Ice T as Sgt. Odafin "Fin" Tutuola -- (Photo by: Scott Gries/NBC)