Variety reports that NBC has decided to shelve the upcoming episode of "Law & Order: SVU" in which Timothy Busfield was set to appear as a guest star. The network opted to replace the slot with a different installment of the long-running series, leaving fans of the actor's cameo to wonder when-or if-the episode will ever see the light of day. Industry insiders suggest the move reflects a cautious approach to programming decisions, but the exact reasoning remains undisclosed. For now, the episode remains in limbo, a quiet footnote in the show's extensive catalogue.