“Law & Order Season 26, Episode 2: Det. Vincent Riley's Final Case Ends in Tragedy — What I” — what this page in the network covers. NBC's long-running procedural Law & Order said goodbye to a key cast member on Thursday, October 15, as Season 26, Episode 2, titled "Into the Blue," marked the final appearance of Reid Scott's Senior Detective Vincent Riley. Scott's departure was first reported by Deadline earlier this year, and the episode delivered a dramatic exit that will reshape the 27th Precinct.
In the storyline, Riley's investigation takes a fatal turn, leaving his partner and the squad reeling and underscoring the show's willingness to take bold narrative risks in its milestone 26th season. For fans and the network, Riley's exit is significant: Scott joined the series in Season 23 and quickly became a central figure, his sharp wit and moral complexity anchoring many episodes. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.