Fall TV 2011: Who's in, who's out on your favorite returning shows

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'Law & Order: SVU'

OUT: Chris Meloni

Meloni, who had been with "SVU" from day one, couldn't come to terms with the show on a new contract and is leaving after 12 seasons. Stabler's departure will be discussed on-screen, but he's unlikely to appear.

-- Rick Porter, Zap2it

Related:

'SVU': Chris Meloni to not appear in multiple-episode goodbye arc