The BEST episodes of Law & Order season 23

Every episode of Law & Order season 23, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Law & Order season 23!

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: 4/24/2024Network: NBCStatus: Continuing
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Last Dance
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7.85
133 votes

#1 - Last Dance

Season 23 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/22/2024

When a woman is found murdered in Central Park, evidence points to two frequent park-goers: a street vendor and a tech billionaire. In the face of extreme political pressure, McCoy takes drastic action to make the case.

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Inconvenient Truth
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7.65
100 votes

#2 - Inconvenient Truth

Season 23 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/18/2024

Shaw and Riley investigate the death of a prominent chef when he's stabbed in his own restaurant. Price has hesitations about prosecuting the defendant after new evidence comes to light.

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Human Innovation
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7.64
132 votes

#3 - Human Innovation

Season 23 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/25/2024

When a prominent tech CEO is killed, Shaw and Riley untangle multiple leads to reveal a plot for retribution. Price and Maroun debate whether an overdue piece of evidence should be submitted to the jury.

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Balance of Power
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7.56
120 votes

#4 - Balance of Power

Season 23 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/14/2024

When a successful investor is murdered, Shaw and Riley dig into his life to identify his killer. DA Baxter puts pressure on Price and Maroun to make sure his first case in office is a success.

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Facade
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7.55
122 votes

#5 - Facade

Season 23 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/21/2024

Shaw and Riley investigate the death of a comic after a subway altercation. When a suspect is arrested, Baxter insists they increase the charges despite Price's apprehension. At trial, a new witness comes forward to throw the case into question.

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Family Ties
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7.54
115 votes

#6 - Family Ties

Season 23 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/11/2024

When a congressman's aide is found dead after testifying in a corruption case, Shaw and Riley discover the suspect may be someone close to home. As Price solidifies his case against the defendant, Baxter proposes they go after an accomplice as well.

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On the Ledge
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7.50
131 votes

#7 - On the Ledge

Season 23 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/29/2024

When NYPD responds to the scene of an active shooter in a nearby hospital, Shaw is shocked at his connection to the suspect. Maroun and Price face a difficult trial when the defendant offers up an insanity plea.

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Unintended Consequences
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7.49
124 votes

#8 - Unintended Consequences

Season 23 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/8/2024

Shaw and Riley investigate a real estate agent's murder. After they speak with prominent clients, an unexpected witness appears. Price and Maroun struggle to convince a jury of motive and face a difficult decision about their only witness.

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Turn the Page
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7.47
123 votes

#9 - Turn the Page

Season 23 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/1/2024

When a young woman is strangled, Yee connects the MO to a potential serial offender, leading Riley to revisit a case that went cold on his watch. Price makes a risky move to bait one of their own on the stand.

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Freedom of Expression
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7.28
138 votes

#10 - Freedom of Expression

Season 23 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/18/2024

In the wake of a murder on campus, the line between free speech and hate speech at a university is examined.

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