The WORST seasons of Law & Order

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

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: 11/17/2024Network: NBCStatus: Continuing
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Season 21
star
7.20
30 votes

#1 - Season 21

First Aired 2/25/2022

Season 23
star
7.25
20 votes

#2 - Season 23

First Aired 1/19/2024

Season 2
star
7.59
29 votes

#3 - Season 2

First Aired 9/18/1991

Season 3
star
7.72
25 votes

#4 - Season 3

First Aired 9/24/1992

Season 24
star
7.75
4 votes

#5 - Season 24

First Aired 10/4/2024

Season 12
star
7.76
17 votes

#6 - Season 12

First Aired 9/27/2001

Season 19
star
7.80
15 votes

#7 - Season 19

First Aired 11/6/2008

Season 18
star
7.82
17 votes

#8 - Season 18

First Aired 1/3/2008

Season 17
star
7.82
17 votes

#9 - Season 17

First Aired 9/23/2006

Season 4
star
7.88
25 votes

#10 - Season 4

First Aired 9/16/1993

Season 5
star
7.89
18 votes

#11 - Season 5

First Aired 9/22/1994

Season 15
star
7.93
14 votes

#12 - Season 15

First Aired 9/23/2004

Season 8
star
7.94
18 votes

#13 - Season 8

First Aired 9/25/1997

Season 6
star
7.95
19 votes

#14 - Season 6

First Aired 9/21/1995

Season 22
star
8.04
24 votes

#15 - Season 22

First Aired 9/23/2022

Season 1
star
8.05
40 votes

#16 - Season 1

First Aired 9/14/1990

Season 7
star
8.06
16 votes

#17 - Season 7

First Aired 9/19/1996

Season 20
star
8.07
15 votes

#18 - Season 20

First Aired 9/26/2009

Season 16
star
8.12
17 votes

#19 - Season 16

First Aired 9/22/2005

Season 9
star
8.13
15 votes

#20 - Season 9

First Aired 9/24/1998

Season 14
star
8.20
15 votes

#21 - Season 14

First Aired 9/25/2003

Season 10
star
8.24
17 votes

#22 - Season 10

First Aired 9/23/1999

Season 13
star
8.35
17 votes

#23 - Season 13

First Aired 10/3/2002

Season 11
star
8.43
14 votes

#24 - Season 11

First Aired 10/19/2000