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‘Law & Order: SVU’: David Zayas Replaces Timothy Busfield In Guest Role Recasting

February 4, 2026

David Zayas and Timothy Busfield Emilio Madrid/Getty David Zayas (Dexter) has been tapped to replace Timothy Busfield in a pulled episode of Law & Order: SVU. NBC shelved the “Corrosive” episode scheduled to air January 15, which was to feature Busfield in a guest-starring role as a judge. The decision came days after an arrest warrant was issued for the actor-director-producer, who was charged with two counts of criminal sexual contact with a minor and child abuse.

David Zayas and Timothy Busfield

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NBC confirmed Tuesday that Zayas was recast as the judge, the episode was shot and will air on Feb.
26.
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The “Corrosive” episode deals with abuse.
It focuses on a troubling case involving a respected judge’s life being threatened.

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‘Law & Order: SVU’: David Zayas Replaces Timothy Busfield In Guest Role Recasting

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