ELLIOT Stabler has become an iconic character in the Law & Order franchise thanks to his roles in Special Victims Unit and Organized Crime.
Over the years, he has had several on-screen love interests.
Elliot Stabler relationship history
Fans were first introduced to Christopher Meloni's Elliot Stabler during the premiere of Law & Order: SVU in 1999.
He later left the show after season 12 but returned with Law & Order's newest spinoff, Organized Crime.
His dating history includes:
Kathy Stabler
When Stabler was first introduced, he was a married man.
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At the time, he was married to Kathy Stabler (Isabel Boyer Gillies), who he had met several years prior at a party.
During the first few seasons, fans got an inside look at his home life, but that all changed in season 6 after Kathy left him due to his long work hours and short temper.
He later signed the divorce papers in season 8, but the pair rekindled the following seasons after a one-night stand led to an unexpected pregnancy.
Kathy's storyline eventually ended after Stabler left SVU in season 12, but she then returned for a brief time 10 years later.
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During season 22, episode 9, Benson arrived at a crime scene to see Kathy on a stretcher and her old partner on the NYC streets.
Kathy had been injured during a car bombing while visiting the city to see Benson get an award. She later died at the hospital.
Olivia Benson
For years, fans have been watching the sexual tension between Benson and Stabler build on-screen.
Throughout the show's history, they have opened up about their feelings several times, but after Stabler left, fans gave up hope of them ever being together.
However, the hope was restored after Stabler returned and Kathy died.
Since the premiere of OC, Stabler and Benson have had several intimate scenes, but they have yet to act on their feelings.
The closest they got was during season 24, episode 12, when Benson asked for Stabler's help bringing home her son Noah after she sent him away to protect him during a gang attack.
"There's nobody that I trust more to bring my son home in one piece than Stabler," she tells ADA Sonny Carisi (Peter Scanavino).
After arriving home, Stabler and Benson share a moment and almost kiss.
"Elliot I want to," Benson says, "I want to, but I can't."
After he asks her why, she explains "Because what if it doesn't work out?"
Stabler then says "And what if things work out?"
Benson adds that she's "not ready for this" but establishes that she does "want" more with him.
Angela Wheatley
Angela Wheatley (Tamara Taylor) is a Columbia University math professor and the ex-wife of crime boss Richard Wheatley.
During the first two seasons of OC, the sexual tension between her and Stabler grows, and they even shared a kiss during season 1, episode 5.
However, later on, it's revealed that he took out the hit that killed Stabler's wife.
Two episodes later, she then gets into an argument with her ex-husband after he informs her that she's not the love of Stabler's life, despite her efforts to seduce him.
Wheatley then alludes to the fact that Benson is "the one true love of his life."
How many kids does Elliot Stabler have?
There is no question that Stabler is a family-oriented man. He has proven time and time again that he will do anything to protect his family, which is why they have played a huge role in his return.
Throughout the course of his complicated marriage, he welcomed five kids: Maureen (Erin Broderick), Kathleen (Allison Siko), twins Richard "Dickie" Stabler (Jeffrey Scaperrotta) and Elizabeth "Lizzie" Stabler (Kaitlyn Davidson), and Elliot 'Eli' Stabler, Jr (Nicky Torchia).
As the years went on, fans saw less and less of Maureen and the twins, but Kathleen continued to play a prominent role in the SVU franchise.
She and Eli have also been seen in several episodes of OC. Stabler's other kids also make a few appearances throughout the seasons.
How can I watch Law & Order: Organized Crime?
Keeping up with all the Law & Order drama can often be hard because of all the crossovers.
However, NBC has made it easier for fans by airing the episodes back to back during Law & Order Thursdays.
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Fans can first watch the original Law & Order at 8pm EST, then SVU at 9pm EST, and OC at 10pm EST.
All three shows can also be streamed on Peacock with an active subscription.
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