Launched on NBC in 1999 as a spin-off of Law & Order. Created from the 1986 "preppie murder" case of Robert Chambers. Originally titled "Sex Crimes," later changed to SVU. Became the longest-running primetime live-action TV series
Season premiered September 22, 2010, ending May 18, 2011. Show moved from New Jersey to New York City due to tax incentive loss. Production halted January 26, 2011 due to blizzard