The BEST episodes of Law & Order: Organized Crime season 5

Every episode of Law & Order: Organized Crime season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Law & Order: Organized Crime season 5!

Starting over where it all began, Detective Elliot Stabler rejoins the ranks to take on New York’s most devious crime syndicate with a new task force. After a devastating loss that rocks him to his core, Stabler must rebuild his life and career in an evolving criminal justice system, facing his past and working to making things right.

Last Updated: 8/25/2025Network: PeacockStatus: Continuing

8.04

151 votes

#1 - He Was a Stabler

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/12/2025

With the help of an old academy buddy, Stabler goes rogue in the hunt for Emery; using OCCB allies when he can, Stabler must face the truth behind revenge, with one last assist from Joe.

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8.02

173 votes

#2 - Lost Highway

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 4/17/2025

Stabler goes undercover as a big rig driver to expose an international smuggling ring; as he settles into his new identity, he gets to know the “working girls” and a pattern of disappearances emerges.

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8.01

175 votes

#3 - Dante’s Inferno

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/17/2025

Stabler recovers from an injury while Olivia Benson helps with finding missing sex worker Sad Eyes.

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7.96

164 votes

#4 - Lago D’Averno

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/8/2025

A victory proves unsatisfying when a twist of fate puts Stabler and the team in the path of danger.

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7.87

165 votes

#5 - Paranza Dei Bambini

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/24/2025

After an attack on one of Carisi's trials, signs of a new player in the New York City gang scene drive Stabler to contact an old C.I. from Italy and question the motives of their current ones.

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7.83

167 votes

#6 - Promesse Infrante

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/1/2025

Stabler works with Isabella to reveal who is behind the Camorra before there's an all-out war. Reyes goes undercover with Los Santos as they seek revenge.

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7.82

158 votes

#7 - Off the Books

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/5/2025

Emery and Joe are back in town, sending Stabler on a wild goose chase of false leads; playing both sides eventually catches up with Joe; Stabler and Emery end up being one step ahead of him, sending Joe closer to a fatal endgame.

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7.79

162 votes

#8 - Red, White, Black and Blue

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/15/2025

With one of Mexico's biggest players back on the streets, Stabler is pulled back underground.

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7.79

161 votes

#9 - Fail Safe

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/29/2025

Bernie's health declines as the "Collective" activist group ramps up its body count; Stabler is pulled between family and the case, leaving Tanner vulnerable to be made part of their next art exhibit.

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7.61

153 votes

#10 - Beautiful Disaster

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/22/2025

A new wave of art activism puts Vargas in the hot seat. Stabler is brought into a new unit.

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