Coverage dated January 12, 2026

NBC pulls Timothy Busfield's 'SVU' episode from schedule

Headline from UPI

NBC has pulled Timothy Busfield's "Law & Order: SVU" episode from this week's schedule as the actor faces allegations of child sex abuse.

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Reports & sources

6 articles, oldest first.

  1. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    ‘Law & Order: SVU’ episode pulled amid actor’s child sex abuse scandal (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' had to adjust the season 27 schedule after an actor was accused of child sexual abuse

  2. UPI

    NBC pulls Timothy Busfield's 'SVU' episode from schedule (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    NBC has pulled Timothy Busfield's "Law & Order: SVU" episode from this week's schedule as the actor faces allegations of child sex abuse.

  3. New York Post

    NBC pulls ‘Law & Order: SVU’ episode featuring Timothy Busfield after child sex abuse charges (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    NBC has pulled an upcoming "Law & Order: SVU" episode that features Timothy Busfield following his child sex abuse charges.

  4. Breitbart News

    NBC Pulls Timothy Busfield 'Law & Order: SVU’ Episode amid Child Sex Abuse Allegations (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    NBC has pulled Timothy Busfield’s "Law & Order: SVU" episode from this week’s schedule as the "thirtysomething" and "West Wing" actor faces allegations of child sex abuse.

  5. Deadline

    'SVU' Episode With Timothy Busfield Pulled Following Sex Abuse Charges (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    The upcoming 'Law & Order: SVU' episode guest starring Timothy Busfield has been pulled following child sex abuse charges against the actor-director.

  6. The Hollywood Reporter

    NBC Pulls ‘SVU’ Episode With Timothy Busfield in Wake of Abuse Allegations (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    NBC has taken a ‘Law & Order: SVU’ episode with guest star Timothy Busfield off its schedule after the actor was accused of sexually abusing a minor.