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NBC Cancels Law & Order: Organized Crime After Season 5

6/18/2026

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NBC confirmed in April 2026 that Law & Order: Organized Crime ends after season 5.
The cancellation follows NBC’s $2.5 billion-per-year, 11-year NBA deal that has squeezed original-program space.
In May 2025 NBC cut Lopez vs. Lopez, Night Court, Found, The Irrational and Suits LA, leaving only The Hunting Party and Brilliant Minds for 2025-2026.
Law & Order: Organized Crime endured six showrunner changes, with John Shiban departing during season 5 production.

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NBC confirmed in April 2026 that Law & Order: Organized Crime ends after season 5.
The cancellation follows NBC’s $2.5 billion-per-year, 11-year NBA deal that has squeezed original-program space.
In May 2025 NBC cut Lopez vs. Lopez, Night Court, Found, The Irrational and Suits LA, leaving only The Hunting Party and Brilliant Minds for 2025-2026.
Law & Order: Organized Crime endured six showrunner changes, with John Shiban departing during season 5 production.