"It's pretty clear that Elliot will be in the SVU season opener," Leight said, noting that he's still unsure when filming on the new season will get underway. "Whether we'll get to see his family as well remains to be seen."
Christopher Meloni to Return as Elliot Stabler in Law & Order!
WHOA! This is the news we needed! I don’t even watch Law & Order like that, but this is HUGE! Here are the details: After nearly a decade away, Elliot…

NEW YORK, NY – NOVEMBER 14: Actors Chris Meloni andf Mariska Hargitay attend the 12th Annual Make Believe on Broadway gala at the Shubert Theatre on November 14, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/WireImage)
WHOA! This is the news we needed! I don't even watch Law & Order like that, but this is HUGE!
After nearly a decade away, Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni) will make his long-awaited return to Law & Order: Special Victims Unit for the Season 22 premiere. That's right, Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and Stabler will finally reunite next season! Showrunner Warren Leight confirmed Stabler's return while appearing on The Law & Order: SVU Podcast.
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