The BEST episodes of Law & Order season 24

Every episode of Law & Order season 24, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Law & Order season 24!

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: 3/14/2025Network: NBCStatus: Continuing

8.17

12 votes

#1 - Crossing Lines

Season 24 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/13/2025

When an up-and-coming politician is found dead, Shaw and Riley untangle the victim's personal life to identify a suspect. Baxter recuses himself to help Price make the case.

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7.72

158 votes

#2 - Catch and Kill

Season 24 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/3/2024

When a Brooklyn prosecutor is found slain in her apartment, Maroun takes drastic action to convince an eyewitness to come forward. Riley struggles to adjust to the new lieutenant in charge.

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7.68

129 votes

#3 - The Hardest Thing

Season 24 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/30/2025

When a wealthy man is executed in his home, Shaw and Riley aim to determine who was greedy enough to want him dead. Also, Price must try a difficult case amidst his father’s failing health.

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7.66

154 votes

#4 - The Perfect Man

Season 24 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/10/2024

When the founder of an AI-infused dating app is murdered, Shaw and Riley delve into who would want the love-obsessed man dead. Capt. Benson surprises Price and Maroun when she becomes a witness for the defense.

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7.64

143 votes

#5 - Bad Apple

Season 24 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2024

After a narcotics officer is shot in the back, Brady returns to her old precinct to investigate the murder. When the suspect's story doesn't add up, she enlists Shaw and Riley to discover the truth.

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7.63

137 votes

#6 - Report Card

Season 24 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/31/2024

A student is accused of killing his teacher. When the suspect's age puts the case in limbo, Price and Maroun put the school's policies on trial. Shaw's attempts to connect with the suspect backfire.

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7.60

106 votes

#7 - A Price to Pay

Season 24 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/27/2025

An actor's foray into experimental drug therapy leads to his murder. Shaw reconnects with a mentor who may hold the key to identifying a suspect.

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7.59

145 votes

#8 - Big Brother

Season 24 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/17/2024

Riley's personal and professional lives clash when his brother is connected to a murder investigation. Price takes a chance on a witness who can testify to a hidden motive.

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7.54

118 votes

#9 - Duty to Protect

Season 24 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/13/2025

When a teenage girl is found dead, the squad struggles to find a motive without knowing her identity. Price and Maroun must pick up the broken pieces of their case after a shocking courtroom revelation.

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7.49

135 votes

#10 - Greater Good

Season 24 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/23/2025

When a music mogul is found dead, Shaw and Riley clash with an undercover officer unwilling to cooperate. Price and Baxter disagree on whether the victim's reputation could help or hinder the jury's decision in the case.

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7.45

123 votes

#11 - In God We Trust

Season 24 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/20/2025

A young lawyer with a secret past is found dead. Price and Baxter debate the pros and cons of prison as a punishment versus alternative justice options.

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7.44

147 votes

#12 - The Meaning of Life

Season 24 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/24/2024

When a bomb goes off in a brownstone, Shaw and Riley must determine which of its inhabitants -- an author or fertility doctor -- was the target. Price and Maroun try to bring murder charges against the suspect, even though the victim is still alive.

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7.42

137 votes

#13 - Enemy of the State

Season 24 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/16/2025

Shaw and Riley discover a shocking motive after a young man is pushed in front of a train. When the trial hinges on a piece of legislation that Baxter wrote, Price must convince Baxter to testify to the legislation's uses and abuses.

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7.41

145 votes

#14 - Time Will Tell

Season 24 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/7/2024

When the dean of a swanky prep school is murdered, Shaw and Riley must dig into the toxic system of pressure on the students to succeed. Brady's son asks for a favor.

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7.13

143 votes

#15 - Truth and Consequences

Season 24 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/2024

When tragedy strikes the family of a prominent judge, Brady must determine if the murder is connected to any of the judge's rulings. Baxter steps in when a key witness refuses to testify. Maroun tries to protect another witness's privacy.

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