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SVU Honors Captain Cragen in Emotional Season Premiere

9/26/2025

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Story summary

Season 27 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (SVU) opens with Captain Donald Cragen (Dann Florek) receiving an emotional farewell in "In the Wind".
Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) says, "He was the best boss I ever had."
Cragen's death triggers a reunion of former cast including B.D. Wong and Dean Winters.
A retirement speech video reflects his leadership.

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Story summary

Season 27 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (SVU) opens with Captain Donald Cragen (Dann Florek) receiving an emotional farewell in "In the Wind".
Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) says, "He was the best boss I ever had."
Cragen's death triggers a reunion of former cast including B.D. Wong and Dean Winters.
A retirement speech video reflects his leadership.