NBC is believed to have finally come to terms on a landmark 20th season for Dick Wolf staple "Law & Order."
As had been rumored for months, Peacock will pick up the mothership - as Wolf affectionately calls the original "L&O" -- for 16 episodes, and likely air it in midseason, much as it did this season.
NBC declined to comment.
"Law & Order" is one of several series that have come down to the wire as 11th hour re-negotiations stalled a pickup announcement. Nets are looking to hold the line on license fees, while studios and producers are trying to figure out how to produce a show wil a slashed budget.
A 20th season of "L&O" was never really in doubt. Although the show doesn't perform like it once did, it's still a signature player for NBC - and Wolf was keen to see the show mark its 20th anniversary.
Still unclear is the fate of "Law & Order: SVU" stars Mariska Hargitay and Chris Meloni. But NBC has said that show will air regardless of whether they strike a new deal with the stars.
Also up in the air: The future of "My Name Is Earl" and "Medium."
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