The networks are really bringing out the big guns to get viewers watching once shows return to air with new post-strike episodes.

On April 15, Law & Order: SVU returns to air, and it will feature guest star Robin Williams. In this first new episode, Williams plays an engineer whose life takes a tragic turn. NBC says, “He becomes an ardent believer in the necessity of challenging authority. His purpose in life turns to making people aware that there are risks posed by leading unquestioning lives.”

I’ve never gotten into any of the L&O’s…but this just may force me to tune in. I very much prefer serious Robin Williams over “funny” Robin Williams, and I just may have to check this one out.

Law & Order returns with new episodes on Tuesday, April 15 at 10/9c on NBC.