Season 5 is defined by a change in the legal team that reshaped the show's dynamic: Did Alex Cabot Die on SVU? Her "Murder" Explained
The fifth season of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit , which aired from September 2003 to May 2004, is considered a pivotal era for the series. It marked significant cast transitions, celebrated a major milestone with its 100th episode, and solidified the show's reputation for "ripped-from-the-headlines" storytelling. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Season 5