Law & Order is a well-known American TV series that blends police procedural elements with legal drama. Created by Dick Wolf, it is a key part of the Law & Order franchise. The show first appeared on NBC and was later broadcast on various cable networks in syndication. It debuted on September 13, 1990, and wrapped up its 20th and final season on May 24, 2010. When it ended, Law & Order held the record as the longest-running crime drama in American primetime television history. Alongside The Simpsons, it shared the title of the second longest-running scripted American primetime series with continuous characters, tied with Gunsmoke.