Fans of “Law & Order: SVU” have reason to cheer. Stephanie March will return to the procedural as Assistant District Attorney Alexandra Cabot, joining Season 28 in its ninth episode. thewrap
When can you watch?
The episode is set to air December 3. New episodes of SVU air Thursdays at 9 p.m. thewrapHollywood Life
How long has she been away?
Her last appearance was in Season 19 in the episode “Sunk Cost Fallacy,” in April 2018. By her return, it will have been eight years. Stephanie March Returning To ‘Law & Order: SVU’ +2
Who is Alex Cabot?
March has appeared in more than 100 episodes of SVU as the ADA. She was a series regular from Season 2 through Season 4 and early in Season 5, and has since returned as a recurring character and a guest star. The character also headlined the spinoff “Conviction,” in which she mentored a young group of ADAs. The series ran for just one season. ‘Law & Order: SVU’: Stephanie March Returns as Alexandra Cabot +2
Her last storyline (a quick refresher)
After the cartel put out what looked like a successful hit, everyone thought Cabot had died, but Elliot Stabler learned that her death had been faked so she could enter the Witness Protection Program. tvline
What we don’t know
Details of March’s upcoming appearance haven’t been announced, and what it means for Alex’s future on SVU is unknown. The reports describe it as an appearance in one episode, so don’t assume a full-time return. cbr
More returning faces
A few episodes before March’s return, Chris Meloni will bring his character Elliot Stabler back to SVU for the show’s milestone 600th episode. tvline
Her other work
March is also known for Ricky Gervais’s “The Invention of Lying,” the indie drama “Who We Are Now,” and the mockumentary “The Social Ones.” thewrap
Bottom line
One of SVU’s most-loved prosecutors is back in court. The date is December 3, and the “dun-dun” awaits.
