Everyone knows the show, its infamous"dun-dun" theme song, and its cast of recurring characters.

However, networks didn’t expect the show to be such a phenomenon when it was first created.

It wouldn’t be until 1989 that the show would find a home on NBC.

Dick Wolf smiling

According toRepeller, “Law & Order is “the show that’s always on.”

Its ability to draw in fans through a rerun from over a decade ago is truly astounding.

How did Wolf pull off making a show so perfect for reruns?

Dick Wolf with Law & Order SVU cast

Without continuing story arcs, the show flows flawlessly on internet television reruns.

This show just never gets old!