Overview
- The episode featuring Brunson airs Thursday, November 5, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET on NBC and will be available to stream on Peacock the following day.
- Brunson is credited as Detective Madison in Season 28’s episode titled “Forsaken,” and he appears as a character rather than playing himself.
- After the Knicks’ win on Wednesday, November 4, Brunson said he felt “a weird feeling” about the appearance and expressed gratitude to Mariska Hargitay for the opportunity.
- Brunson and Hargitay were spotted filming together in Brooklyn on September 16, and NBC materials and a trailer confirmed his guest role as part of the season’s promotion.
- The cameo builds on Brunson’s recent TV exposure, including hosting SNL, and taps into a trend of high-profile athletes moving into scripted entertainment while drawing cross‑audience attention to the show.