SVU Honors Beloved Captain Cragen in Premiere | JQJO

Law & Order: SVU's Season 27 premiere paid tribute to Captain Donald "Don" Cragen, portrayed by Dann Florek. The episode, airing Sept. 25, featured a reunion of former cast members, including Mariska Hargitay as Olivia Benson and Christopher Meloni as Elliot Stabler, mourning their mentor's passing. Florek, who originated the role over 25 years ago, was present for the memorial, marking his character's official send-off after years on the show. The episode also saw the return of other beloved characters, highlighting the show's long history.