‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ Is Peacock’s Most-Watched Show This Week

Peacock’s lineup this week spans crime procedurals, reality staples, and a high-profile true-crime miniseries, giving subscribers plenty to stream whether they want high-stakes investigations or unscripted drama on the high seas. Here’s a quick tour through what viewers are clicking on right now across police franchises, emergency-room heroics, relationship experiments, and Bravo-sphere favorites—plus a dark new look at one of America’s most infamous cases.

10. ‘Below Deck Mediterranean’ (2016–present)

‘Below Deck Mediterranean’ follows a superyacht crew through charters across destinations in Europe and beyond. Each season highlights guest management, deck operations, and galley service under tight timelines and changing conditions at sea. Rotating captains and department heads oversee hiring, safety drills, and maritime protocols during multi-day trips. Episodes on Peacock capture the full charter cycle, from provisioning and turnarounds to tips and crew changes.

9. ‘The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ (2020–present)

‘The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ follows a cast whose personal lives intersect with business, social circles, and Utah’s unique cultural backdrop. Episodes feature seasonal events, cast trips, and reunions that revisit unresolved clashes. The series documents legal issues, shifting alliances, and new additions to the group over time. Peacock streams past seasons and current episodes so viewers can track ongoing narratives.

8. ‘Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy’ (2025)

‘Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy’ is a scripted miniseries starring Michael Chernus as the notorious serial killer. The production reconstructs key phases of the case, including investigative breakthroughs, interviews, and the legal process that followed. It draws on public records and period details to frame the crimes and the broader impact on the community. The miniseries is available on Peacock for viewers seeking a detailed dramatization of the events.

7. ‘Chicago Med’ (2015–present)

‘Chicago Med’ focuses on the doctors, nurses, and staff of Gaffney Chicago Medical Center as they handle trauma cases and complex diagnoses. Medical stories often tie into incidents from ‘Chicago Fire’ and investigations in ‘Chicago P.D.’. Episodes depict triage decisions, surgical procedures, and hospital ethics committees. On Peacock, viewers can follow patient arcs that carry across departments and companion shows.

6. ‘Law & Order’ (1990–present)

‘Law & Order’ presents investigations and prosecutions in a two-part format, moving from police work to the district attorney’s office. Episodes are structured to show evidence gathering, legal strategy, and courtroom arguments within a single case. The show has launched multiple spinoffs and crossovers, creating a shared procedural universe. Peacock provides access to episodes that capture the series’ hallmark “ripped-from-the-headlines” approach.

5. ‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’ (2006–present)

‘The Real Housewives of Orange County’ follows a group of women in Southern California as they navigate friendships, family life, and business ventures. The series features cast trips, reunion episodes, and season-long arcs that shape alliances and conflicts. As the original entry in the franchise, it has introduced staples later adopted across other cities. Viewers can stream seasons on Peacock to trace cast changes and multi-episode storylines.

4. ‘Chicago Fire’ (2012–present)

‘Chicago Fire’ chronicles the firefighters, rescue squad, and paramedics of Firehouse 51 as they respond to emergencies across the city. The series highlights coordinated response tactics, technical rescues, and the logistics of shift work in a busy urban department. Storylines frequently intersect with ‘Chicago P.D.’ and ‘Chicago Med’, creating connected incidents and follow-up investigations. Episodes on Peacock showcase large-scale callouts alongside the day-to-day operations of the house.

3. ‘Married at First Sight’ (2014–present)

In ‘Married at First Sight’, couples are matched by relationship specialists and meet for the first time at the altar. Cameras follow them from wedding day through honeymoon and the early weeks of cohabitation as they decide whether to stay married or divorce. Episodes include expert check-ins, group gatherings, and reunion specials that revisit outcomes. Peacock hosts seasons and specials so viewers can follow matches from vows to decision day.

2. ‘Chicago P.D.’ (2014–present)

‘Chicago P.D.’ centers on the Intelligence Unit of the Chicago Police Department as it tackles organized crime, major offenses, and high-risk operations. The show is part of the larger One Chicago universe, frequently interlinking stories with ‘Chicago Fire’ and ‘Chicago Med’. Cases often develop across multiple episodes, tracking suspects from street-level surveillance to coordinated takedowns. Peacock offers episodes that connect with other franchise entries for full-universe viewing.

1. ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ (1999–present)

Set in New York City, ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ follows a dedicated squad that investigates sexual offenses and crimes against children. The series blends case-of-the-week storytelling with ongoing character arcs for its detectives and prosecutors. It is known for drawing inspiration from real-world headlines and for frequent crossover episodes with other shows in the franchise. On Peacock, viewers can stream episodes to follow complex investigations from first response through courtroom resolution.

Tell us which shows you’re watching on Peacock this week in the comments!