Description : Why did Stabler leave Law and Order Special Victims Unit?
Last Answer : Christopher Meloni, the actor who plays Stabler, failed to cometo a contract agreement for season 13 (2011-2012) and dropped out.According to the script, he quit the force. We don't get to seehim, the plot ... 't 'kill him off', perhaps when adeal can be made, he may pop up again as a guest.