The BEST episodes of Law & Order season 25

Every episode of Law & Order season 25, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Law & Order season 25!

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: 4/29/2026Network: NBCStatus: Continuing
Fate's Cruel Joke
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7.92
63 votes

#1 - Fate's Cruel Joke

Season 25 - Episode 16 - Aired 4/2/2026

After a woman's body is discovered in a suitcase, Price and Maroun disagree over the charges to bring against the prime suspect. Riley faces scrutiny when he's involved in an on-duty car accident.

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Brotherly Love
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7.77
141 votes

#2 - Brotherly Love

Season 25 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/30/2025

A respected restauranteur with a gambling problem is murdered, and Baxter and Price disagree on the best approach to a conviction. Meanwhile, Riley's brother is released from prison.

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Beyond Measure
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7.71
63 votes

#3 - Beyond Measure

Season 25 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/9/2026

Riley and Walker investigate the murder of a beloved museum security guard and the theft of a priceless artifact. Baxter and Price must balance their pursuit of justice with public pressure to return the artifact.

Ride or Die
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7.70
56 votes

#4 - Ride or Die

Season 25 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/23/2026

A talented local news reporter is brutally murdered. Maroun's mentor takes the case for the defense, pitting Maroun against the woman who shaped her career.

Bright Lights
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7.69
64 votes

#5 - Bright Lights

Season 25 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/12/2026

A fashion designer is murdered with a stolen gun. With only circumstantial evidence supporting the case, Price and Maroun must expose a witness' private life to get a conviction.

Hindsight
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7.61
129 votes

#6 - Hindsight

Season 25 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2025

Brady and Riley must sort through a list of rivals to pinpoint a suspect when a star music student is murdered on the way home from school. Price finds a surprising name on the defense's witness list.

Directors: David Grossman
Never Say Goodbye
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7.61
123 votes

#7 - Never Say Goodbye

Season 25 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/29/2026

After investigating a flight attendant's murder, Walker's methods are scrutinized during the trial. Meanwhile, Price and Maroun try to reveal the defendant's state of mind.

Snowflakes (1)
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7.61
175 votes

#8 - Snowflakes (1)

Season 25 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/8/2026

An injured woman's sudden disappearance from the hospital leads to a murder investigation. As an eyewitness to the crime, Brady partners with Benson's SVU to unravel a complex motive. An explosive discovery puts both squads in danger. Part 1 of a two-part crossover with Season 27, Episode 9 of 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'.

Bend the Knee
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7.58
130 votes

#9 - Bend the Knee

Season 25 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/23/2025

A law partner with prominent government clients is murdered. Baxter must consider making political concessions for the case to be a success.

Remedies
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7.57
103 votes

#10 - Remedies

Season 25 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/5/2026

The 2-7 arrests an unlikely suspect when a popular wellness personality is murdered. Price and Maroun must determine if revealing the victim's past will help or hurt their case.

Street Justice
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7.57
145 votes

#11 - Street Justice

Season 25 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2025

When Brady's squad investigates the death of an exonerated murder suspect, a major lead points to ADA Maroun. Price wrestles with the potential consequences of a guilty verdict.

Directors: Alex Hall
Writer: Rick Eid
Dream On
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7.53
146 votes

#12 - Dream On

Season 25 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/15/2026

Brady's son becomes a prime suspect in a murder investigation, putting a target on her back. Price must prove the defendant's alibi is bogus to make his case.

White Lies
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7.51
139 votes

#13 - White Lies

Season 25 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2025

A bulldog investment fund manager is murdered in the midst of a client's big takeover. Price goes to desperate lengths to prove the suspect's motive.

The Enemy of All Women
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7.49
126 votes

#14 - The Enemy of All Women

Season 25 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/22/2026

A woman's mysterious death sets the detectives up against a suspect using high-tech surveillance against them. Maroun suspects a witness knows more about the defendant than she lets on.

Parasite
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7.49
127 votes

#15 - Parasite

Season 25 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2025

When a rich CEO is murdered the night before his wedding, Riley and Walker suspect the key to an arrest are the details of the victim's will. Price and Maroun argue the benefits and drawbacks of damaging the suspect's reputation in court.

New Normal
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7.46
115 votes

#16 - New Normal

Season 25 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/26/2026

Walker revisits his undercover identity to get details on a gang-related murder. Saddled with a weak case, Baxter and Price weigh the consequences of ruining another department's investigation to get their conviction.

Two and Twenty
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7.41
141 votes

#17 - Two and Twenty

Season 25 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2025

A billionaire banker is murdered and the 2-7 must investigate his many clients and employees. Price and Maroun struggle to keep the jury's focus on the crime and not the victim's darker side.

Guardian
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7.37
134 votes

#18 - Guardian

Season 25 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2025

When a high school sports star is murdered, the police find several suspects trying to make money off the victim's talent. Riley gets a new partner.