Law & Order: Special Victims Unit fans were in for a heartwarming surprise during the Season 25 premiere. Amanda Rollins, portrayed by Kelli Giddish, and her husband Sonny Carisi, played by Peter Scanavino, welcomed their baby boy, Nicky, into the SVU family. The episode, titled ‘Tunnel Blind,’ revealed the much-anticipated meeting between the SVU team and the newest addition to Rollins and Carisi’s family.

Rollins, who had previously resigned from SVU to pursue a career as a criminology professor at Fordham University, returned with the exciting news of her pregnancy in Law & Order: Organized Crime Season 3. Now, fans finally got to meet the adorable Nicky, as the premiere picked up six months after his birth.

The heartwarming reunion saw Olivia Benson, portrayed by Mariska Hargitay, reuniting with her longtime colleague Rollins. The baptism of Nicky, in which Benson played a significant role as the godmother, was a touching moment for the SVU family.

This joyful event marks a significant development in the personal lives of the beloved characters, adding a new dimension to the long-running series. The SVU Season 25 premiere not only brought emotional moments but also left fans eagerly anticipating the unfolding of new storylines and challenges for Rollins and Carisi as they navigate parenthood amidst their professional responsibilities.

Fans can catch Law & Order: Special Victims Unit on NBC and the next day on Peacock to follow the compelling journey of Rollins, Carisi, and their growing family.