 After its cancellation, AMC Network considered reviving "Law & Order" for a twenty-first season; however, in July 2010, Dick Wolf indicated that attempts had failed and he declared that the series had now "moved to the history books".A total of 456 original episodes and of "Law & Order" aired before cancellation.It was announced on November 19, 2009 that the series would not be renewed for a 21st season.