Law & Order: Special Victims Unit season 1
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | |
|---|---|
| Season 1 | |
Season 1 U.S. DVD cover | |
| Starring | |
| No. of episodes | 22 |
| Release | |
| Original network | NBC |
| Original release | September 20, 1999 – May 19, 2000 |
| Season chronology | |
The first season of the crime drama television series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, premiered on September 20, 1999 on NBC and concluded on May 19, 2000. Created by Dick Wolf, it is the first spin-off of Law & Order and follows the detectives of a fictionalized version of the New York City Police Department's Special Victims Unit, which investigates sexually based offenses. SVU originally aired on Monday nights at 9pm/8c EST, but it was moved to Friday nights at 10pm/9c after the ninth episode. Showrunner Robert Palm felt too disturbed by the subject matter and left after the season's conclusion.
The season has been well-received, with critics praising its captivating narratives and memorable characters. The Law & Order: Special Victims Unit first season DVD box set was released on October 21, 2003, in Region 1 format.