‘Law & Order’ Boss Previews ‘Svu’ Crossover, ‘Back & Forth’ Between Benson and Brady About Case

After a lengthy hiatus, what better gift for L&o fans in the new year than a two-hour crossover between NBC’s Law & Order and Law & Order: Svu, airing on Thursday, January 8, at 8/7c. “It’s really like a 90-minute movie,” says showrunner Rick Eid. “It’s integrated and seamless. You’ll see all your favorite characters in each hour.” Leading the way on the mothership and Svu emotional case respectively: Lt. Jessica Brady (Maura Tierney) and Capt. Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay), who partner to unravel a complex case. Hint: They who won’t always see eye-to-eye. Look for more danger and suspense than usual this week. The first hour…