The BEST episodes of Law & Order season 22

Every episode of Law & Order season 22, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Law & Order season 22!

A blended police procedural and courtroom drama which employs a two-part approach: The first half of each episode focuses on NYPD homicide detectives investigating a crime—often derived from a real-life headline—and apprehending a suspect. The second half takes place in the courtroom, with the district attorney prosecuting the defendant.

Last Updated: 10/8/2024Network: NBCStatus: Continuing
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Appraisal
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7.79
145 votes

#1 - Appraisal

Season 22 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/11/2023

Cosgrove and Shaw suspect an art dealer was murdered but can't make an arrest until they locate her body. Price and Maroun must go to trial with a circumstantial case and a suspect with unlimited resources. The squad celebrates a birthday.

Directors: Michael Pressman
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Open Wounds
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7.71
159 votes

#2 - Open Wounds

Season 22 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/18/2023

A senator is gunned down at his daughter's wedding. McCoy pushes for a severe sentence and squares up against a formidable DA -- his own daughter. Price aims to stay neutral but can't help but empathize with the defendant over a shared trauma.

Directors: Alex Hall
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Battle Lines
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7.67
209 votes

#3 - Battle Lines

Season 22 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/29/2022

A politician's daughter is found dead after an apparent mugging. Once Cosgrove and Shaw start to unravel the details behind her trip, they realize this isn't a random act of violence; Price makes a risky move. Maroun works to salvage their case.

Directors: Milena Govich
Writer: Art Alamo
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Bias
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7.66
161 votes

#4 - Bias

Season 22 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/30/2023

When a public defender is murdered, Cosgrove and Shaw are surprised to find Price at the crime scene. His involvement in the trial compromises the case.

Directors: Alex Hall
Writer: Keith Eisner
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Camouflage
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7.66
192 votes

#5 - Camouflage

Season 22 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/6/2022

A deadly subway shooting has Cosgrove and Shaw racing to find the culprit before another attack is orchestrated. Price and Maroun struggle to put their ethical principles aside when the U.S. Attorney's office pushes for the death penalty in the case.

Directors: John Behring
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Almost Famous
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7.65
150 votes

#6 - Almost Famous

Season 22 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/26/2023

After a teenager is killed, Cosgrove and Shaw discover what lengths kids will go to these days to become Internet famous. Price and Maroun take a risk to go after who they believe is the real criminal in the case, but wind up back where they started.

Directors: Bethany Rooney
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Gimme Shelter (3)
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7.64
258 votes

#7 - Gimme Shelter (3)

Season 22 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/2022

A girl is shot and Cosgrove teams with Det. Jalen Shaw to track down her killer. Benson and Stabler assist and realize it's more than a typical homicide. McCoy and Price seek justice against an international crime ring.

Directors: Alex Hall
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Only the Lonely
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7.64
187 votes

#8 - Only the Lonely

Season 22 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/10/2022

A crisis consultant who's made many enemies on behalf of her clients is murdered. Price and Maroun must set aside the potential damage to a witness's reputation in order to strengthen their case.

Directors: Elisabeth Röhm
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Deadline
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7.64
151 votes

#9 - Deadline

Season 22 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/23/2023

When a celebrated journalist is killed, Cosgrove and Shaw explore an unpublished report involving a prominent politician. Price and Maroun fight an uphill battle when their only credible witness is currently awaiting trial for another heinous crime.

Directors: Martha Mitchell
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Private Lives
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7.63
158 votes

#10 - Private Lives

Season 22 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/27/2023

Cosgrove and Shaw investigate the murder of a physician whose politician wife suspects she was the intended target. Price and Maroun's case hangs in the balance when the defense calls one of the doctor's young patients to testify as a witness.

Directors: Nestor Carbonell
Writer: Art Alamo
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Land of Opportunity
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7.59
155 votes

#11 - Land of Opportunity

Season 22 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/5/2023

When a homeless migrant is murdered, evidence leads Cosgrove and Shaw to a mysterious cover-up at a construction site. Price and Maroun push a key witness to testify, knowing that speaking out could lead to legal consequences.

Directors: Timothy Busfield
Writer: Art Alamo
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Class Retreat
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7.58
151 votes

#12 - Class Retreat

Season 22 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/4/2023

When a businessman is murdered, his surprising connection to Cosgrove's daughter helps the police make a break in the case. Price and Maroun disagree on how to proceed at trial when the defendant's age brings up legal precedent they must follow.

Directors: Milena Govich
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Benefit of the Doubt
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7.56
183 votes

#13 - Benefit of the Doubt

Season 22 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/13/2022

When the young author of a tell-all book is found dead, Cosgrove asks a former mentor for help with the case. Price has an uphill battle in court when a search and seizure is deemed illegal.

Directors: Carl Weathers
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Collateral Damage
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7.56
154 votes

#14 - Collateral Damage

Season 22 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/6/2023

When a young woman dies a slow and painful death from an untreated infection, Cosgrove and Shaw suspect she was under the influence of a powerful cult. Price and Maroun put pressure on its members to find the cult's true mastermind.

Directors: Jean de Segonzac
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Fear and Loathing
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7.56
163 votes

#15 - Fear and Loathing

Season 22 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/23/2023

Cosgrove and Shaw must unravel a string of false crime reports to get to the truth surrounding a respected doctor's murder. Shaw becomes the target of retaliation when he files a complaint against two patrol officers.

Directors: Yangzom Brauen
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Mammon
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7.54
153 votes

#16 - Mammon

Season 22 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/2/2023

When a graduate student is found dead, Cosgrove and Shaw follow the evidence to a suspect with no clear motive. Price and Maroun uncover a money-grabbing scheme within a church. McCoy warns them to focus on the suspects and not the institution.

Directors: Joy Lane
Writer: Keith Eisner
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12 Seconds
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7.49
190 votes

#17 - 12 Seconds

Season 22 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/27/2022

Cosgrove and Shaw piece together the clues of what happened to a murdered law student, uncovering a web of blackmail and lies; Price fights to have a piece of shocking testimony thrown out.

Directors: David Grossman
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The System
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7.49
152 votes

#18 - The System

Season 22 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/8/2022

A suspect arrested for murder escapes police custody after months of waiting for his day in court. As a hostage situation erupts, Shaw must re-examine his conduct as the arresting officer. Price questions his faith in the justice system.

Directors: Alex Hall
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Heroes
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7.49
152 votes

#19 - Heroes

Season 22 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/16/2023

After shots are fired in a popular nightclub, Cosgrove and Shaw suspect the spree was a ruse to target a sole victim. When security footage mysteriously disappears, Price and Maroun must rely on a witness who values reputation over facts.

Directors: Alex Hall
Writer: Rick Eid
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Chain of Command
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7.45
172 votes

#20 - Chain of Command

Season 22 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/17/2022

When a decorated military veteran is found murdered in his own home, Cosgrove and Shaw work with his daughter to uncover an important clue. Price and Maroun must untangle the stories of other service members connected to the victim to make their case.

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Vicious Cycle
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7.39
189 votes

#21 - Vicious Cycle

Season 22 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/3/2022

When a fashion designer is killed on the night of his boutique opening, Cosgrove and Shaw must track down a suspect with very little evidence and no witnesses. Maroun is shocked to find her own name on the defense's witness list.

Directors: Bethany Rooney
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Second Chance
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7.35
155 votes

#22 - Second Chance

Season 22 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/12/2023

When an ex-con is found beaten to death, Cosgrove and Shaw arrest an unlikely culprit. Maroun must put her personal feelings for the suspect aside and take the lead in court when she and Price can't agree on the best trial strategy.

Directors: Rachel Leiterman
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