Benson and Stabler are back together...again!
Over the weekend, former Law & Order: Special Victims Unit co-stars Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni had another real-life reunion and the photos are just too cute! The Emmy-winning actress took to Instagram on Sunday to share images of her and her BFF enjoying some fun in the sun.
"It's on," Hargitay wrote, followed by another caption that read, "Easy like Sunday mornin..."
The two photos show the besties smiling as Meloni wraps his arm around Hargitay. The duo appear to be wet after taking a dip in the pool.
Hargitay and Meloni's latest adorable hang-out comes ahead of their upcoming on-screen reunion.
It was announced back in March 2020 that Meloni would be reprising his role as Elliot Stabler, the SVU character he played for 12 years, on a new spinoff series Law & Order: Organized Crime. Meloni is set to return to SVU in the season 22 premiere and then appear in the NBC spinoff.
As Law & Order fans know, Hargitay and Meloni have been known to reunite pretty often, proving their real-life friendship is just as strong as their TV characters' bond. And now that NBCU's new streaming service Peacock has launched, viewers can revisit Hargitay and Meloni's captivating Law & Order chemistry by binging SVU anytime!
Check out all of Hargitay and Meloni's reunions in the photo gallery below and watch Law & Order: SVU on Peacock now.
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Elite Squad
Christopher Meloni and Mariska Hargitay teamed up to present at the 2025 Emmys, where the actress joked to her former costar that he'll "never have" one.
My Friend Mariska
Christopher showed his support for Mariska at the premiere of her 2025 documentary My Mom Jayne.
A Picture Tells a Thousand Words
The two snapped a sweet selfie as they reunited on the set of Law & Order: SVU in March 2025.
Rise & Shine
In 2021, Mariska and Christopher woke up early to promote a new season of their Law & Order shows on NBC's Today.
Presenting TV Magic
Before announcing one of the biggest winners of the night, the 2022 Emmys presenters had a little fun onstage at the Microsoft Theatre.
Luxury
The former Law & Order: SVU costars stopped by the Backstage Creations giving suite at the 2022 Emmys, where they have some fun dressing up in their comfortable Spirit Hoods.
Dinner Party
"Sunday night dinner," Hargitay shared alongside a selfie of her and Chris, who she starred with on Law & Order: SVU for 12 seasons before the actor left the series in 2011.
Vacation Buddies
Hargitay posed this snap with her bestie while on vacation in December 2018. "Vacay...A great night with this one," she wrote at the time. "#Reunited #OldFriends #PTL."
Partners for Life
In May 2018, Meloni and Hargitay hung out together in New York City.
Ready for Their Close Up
"Crazy ppl on the streets of nyc," Meloni captioned this selfie fail.
Blurry Buds
You could say 2017 was a blur for these two, as seen in this candid selfie shared during the holidays.
Happy and They Know It
The two pals ran into one another after Thanksgiving in 2017,
Kiss Kiss
Stabler and Benson finally taking their relationship to the next level? Nope, it's just Meloni planting a friendly kiss on Hargitay.
Goofballs Forever
Birthday Bash
Hargitay shared this sweet snap in honor of her former TV partner's birthday in April 2017 and said "PFL" at the end of the note—because Stabler and Benson are partners for life!
Be Mine
"And then that happened...Just when I thought Valentine's Day was over," Hargitay wrote alongside this kissing picture from Valentine's Day in 2017.
Holiday Cheer
In 2016, the real-life friends celebrated Christmas together.
Lean on Me
"Lean on me #PFL #FacialHairDontCare #Hargoatee #HanginWithAFriend #ItsAllInTheEyesKid," Hargitay wrote on this precious picture.
Spotted: SVU Pals
In 2015, in the dark of night, New York City's greatest detectives, err, we mean friends, reunited once again and posed for an epic photo.
Bestie Reunion
In March 2014, the duo reunited for dinner—proving that they will always be partners, even if they aren't acting alongside one another anymore.