On another topic, they mentioned Law and Order: Criminal Intent. I like all 3 of the L&O shows. Vincent D'Onofrio's character is very unusual and I find it interesting to...watch the wheels turn as he figures out a case. The only possible complaint I could make about CI, and SVU actually, is that they routinely minimize, or ignore the 'Order' portion of the justice system. The whole point of it being "Law and Order" is that we see not just the police aspects, but the courtroom aspects of a case.
CI almost NEVER sees the inside of a court room.
BTW: Why'd SVU have to get lose Stephanie March?