NBC Pulls SVU Episode Featuring Timothy Busfield on Abuse Charges

NBC has pulled an upcoming episode of its long-running series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit featuring guest star Timothy Busfield, following the issuance of an arrest warrant against the actor on charges related to child abuse and sexual contact with minors.

The episode, titled "Corrosive," was scheduled to air on January 15, 2026, as part of Season 27. In it, Busfield portrays a respected judge whose life comes under threat after an anonymous video is posted to the SVU tipline. The storyline follows the team's investigation and Detective Amanda Rollins's efforts to assist a survivor confronting past abuse. NBC replaced the installment with "Fidelis Ad Mortem," originally set for January 22, 2026. Network officials have not indicated whether "Corrosive" will air at a later date or be shelved permanently.

The decision comes days after authorities in Albuquerque, New Mexico, issued an arrest warrant for Busfield on January 9, 2026. He faces one count of child abuse and two counts of criminal sexual contact of a minor, according to the warrant from the Albuquerque Police Department. U.S. Marshals are aiding in efforts to locate and apprehend the 68-year-old actor, who has not...