‘Law and Order: SVU’ season 28, episode 3: How to watch free tonight

“Law & Order: SVU” season 28 continues tonight with episode 3, titled “Anonymity,” targeting organized crime online.

Tonight’s episode airs at 9 p.m. Eastern and if you’re an “SVU” fan looking for a way to watch live without cable, you can also watch NBC live through services carrying the channel, including Fubo and DIRECTV. Both of these services advertise free trials for new customers as well.

What is ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Season 28, Episode 3 about?

Tonight’s episode brings the squad investigates an online criminal network targeting children. The case becomes more complicated when federal investigators enter the picture and a jurisdictional conflict threatens the investigation. Detective Terry Bruno’s determination to keep the victims at the center of the case ultimately pushes him toward his limit.

This spotlight on Bruno should be particularly interesting for longtime fans because the new season continues to rebuild and reshape Benson’s squad while bringing familiar faces back into the fold.

Details: How to watch ‘Law & Order: SVU’ season 28, episode 3 for free

Cord-cutters have a couple of ways to watch tonight’s episode live without committing to a paid package.

Fubo carries NBC and lists “Law & Order: SVU” among its available programming. Fubo currently advertises a free trial (length varies) on its primary plans. Its Pro package is $63.99 for the first month after the trial, then $88.99 monthly, while Elite is $68.99 for the first month and then $98.99 a month. Plans also include unlimited Cloud DVR for on demand viewing.

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DIRECTV is another live-TV option for viewers who want NBC without traditional cable. The service currently offers eligible customers a five-day free trial. Its Entertainment streaming package includes more than 90 channels and is advertised at $59.99 for the first month, down from a listed $89.99 monthly rate. Local channels are available along with on-demand streaming options as well.

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Watch on Peacock on demand

Fans who do not need to watch live can catch new season 28 episodes the following day on Peacock.

Peacock Premium costs $12.99 per month or $129.99 annually, while Premium Plus costs $19.99 per month or $199.99 annually. Peacock also lists Select at $8.99 per month or $89.99 annually, but those looking specifically for the full Peacock catalog should pay attention to which plan contains the content they want before signing up.

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Spoiler: What happened in ‘Law & Order: SVU’ season 28, episode 2?

The Oct. 15 episode, titled “Midway,” centered on a family desperately searching for their missing son after he disappeared from a carnival. The investigation led Curry and the SVU team toward a connection with an older abduction, creating a tragic and increasingly complicated case that forced Benson to weigh justice against compassion.

Mary Steenburgen made a guest appearance as Grace Rinato, a character who admitted to covering up her daughter’s murder.

“Midway” followed the season 28 premiere, “Volition,” which tackled a sexual-assault case complicated by conflicting accounts over consent and the survivor’s level of intoxication. The case ultimately resulted in a mistrial. The premiere also introduced J. Smith-Cameron’s Gwen Sharpe, a jury consultant who advised Benson on the pitfalls surrounding the case.