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The Best Episodes of Law & Order: Organized Crime

Every episode of Law & Order: Organized Crime ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Law & Order: Organized Crime!

The detectives of the Organized Crime Control Bureau work to dismantle New York City's most vicious and violent illegal enterprises.
Genres:CrimeDrama
Networks:NBCPeacock

Best Episodes Summary

"Ashes to Ashes" is the best rated episode of "Law & Order: Organized Crime". It scored 8.7/10 based on 385 votes. Directed by Jean de Segonzac and written by Kimberly A. Harrison, Nichole Beattie, it aired on 11/11/2021. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "With Many Names (IV)".

  • Ashes to Ashes
    8.7/10385 votes
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    #1 - Ashes to Ashes

    Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/11/2021

    A deadly bombing rocks the NYPD and leaves several suspects in the wind. Nova makes a major discovery.

    Director: Jean de Segonzac

    Writer: Kimberly A. Harrison, Nichole Beattie

  • With Many Names (IV)
    8.6/10312 votes
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    #2 - With Many Names (IV)

    Season 3 Episode 22 - Aired 5/18/2023

    As OCCB and SVU close in on a callous and desperate suspect, the U.S. Attorney benches Stabler and Benson. Bell and Fin must lead the team on a perilous task. Rollins confronts a witness. The crossover starts on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S24E21 Bad Things (I), Law & Order: Organized Crime S03E21 Shadowërk (II), and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S24E22 All Pain Is One Malady (III).

    Director: John Polson

    Writer: N/A

  • Sins of Our Fathers
    8.6/10245 votes
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    #3 - Sins of Our Fathers

    Season 4 Episode 8 - Aired 3/21/2024

    As Bell and the squad come up with a plan to bring the Westbrook case officially into their jurisdiction, Chief Bonner struggles with unanswered questions about her past and her beloved town. Stabler learns the outcome of his IAB investigation.

    Director: Milena Govich

    Writer: Amy Berg, Katrina Cabrera Ortega

  • Everybody Takes a Beating Sometime
    8.5/10428 votes
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    #4 - Everybody Takes a Beating Sometime

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/27/2021

    Bell’s family goes public with their lawsuit. Angela tries to extract her children from Wheatley’s clutches. Stabler puts the finishing touches on a long-awaited plan.

    Director: Jean de Segonzac

    Writer: Marcus Guillory

  • The Outlaw Eddie Wagner
    8.5/10389 votes
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    #5 - The Outlaw Eddie Wagner

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 9/30/2021

    While Jet steps into the field to secure necessary intel for the team, Bell considers a proposition from Congressman Kilbride. Albi takes drastic measures to keep a secret safe. Stabler and Benson air some long-standing grievances.

    Director: John Polson

    Writer: Eric Haywood

  • The Good, The Bad and the Lovely
    8.5/10371 votes
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    #6 - The Good, The Bad and the Lovely

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/14/2021

    Stabler discovers Flutura’s true role in the family business. Bell asks a favor from Kilbride to move her case forward. Bernadette and Eli adjust to their new living situation.

    Director: Terry Miller

    Writer: Juliet Lashinsky-Revene

  • High Planes Grifter
    8.5/10338 votes
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    #7 - High Planes Grifter

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/4/2021

    Stabler and Brewster take advantage of Reggie’s insecurities to force his hand. Bell and Nova must protect each other’s secrets. Agnes makes a desperate choice for her family.

    Director: Alex Hall

    Writer: Kimberly A. Harrison

  • Friend or Foe
    8.5/10262 votes
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    #8 - Friend or Foe

    Season 2 Episode 22 - Aired 5/19/2022

    As Stabler confronts the truth about his father, he unknowingly affects his situation with the Brotherhood. The task force works to track down Webb, who's gone off the grid. Donnelly will stop at nothing to ensure he isn't caught.

    Director: Ken Girotti

    Writer: Rick Marin, Barry O'Brien

  • Crossroads
    8.5/10200 votes
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    #9 - Crossroads

    Season 4 Episode 10 - Aired 4/18/2024

    The team works to take down a large-scale drug operation disguised as a local honey farm. In Stabler's absence, Randall searches for Joe Jr. on his own and ends up in a bind.

    Director: Jon Cassar

    Writer: Amy Berg, Davon Briggs

  • Forget It, Jake; It's Chinatown
    8.4/10455 votes
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    #10 - Forget It, Jake; It's Chinatown

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/3/2021

    As Wheatley goes to court to face the litany of charges against him, Richie makes moves to save himself. Bell and Stabler must cope with a sudden development in the case.

    Director: Fred Berner

    Writer: Juliet Lashinsky-Revene, Zachary Reiter

  • Streets Is Watching
    8.4/10240 votes
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    #11 - Streets Is Watching

    Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 5/12/2022

    When the task force discovers a threat to Stabler’s life, the pressure is on to gather all the evidence to put Webb away for good. Donnelly gives the Brotherhood surprising news. Nova is forced to take a drastic step to keep her brother safe.

    Director: Sharon Lewis

    Writer: Erica Michelle Butler

  • Unforgivable
    8.3/10331 votes
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    #12 - Unforgivable

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/21/2021

    Bell must provide protection when a gubernatorial candidate makes quick enemies of the K-O. Reggie is assigned a dangerous task. A figure from Eddie’s past makes life difficult for Stabler.

    Director: Monica Raymund

    Writer: Rick Marin

  • Shadowërk (II)
    8.3/10256 votes
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    #13 - Shadowërk (II)

    Season 3 Episode 21 - Aired 5/11/2023

    When DNA from an SVU rape investigation connects to an OCCB unsolved murder, Stabler and Benson uncover a revenge-for-hire scheme on the dark web. The crossover starts on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S24E21 Bad Things (I). It continues on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S24E22 All Pain Is One Malady (III) and Law & Order: Organized Crime S03E22 With Many Names (III).

    Director: Tess Malone

    Writer: N/A

  • Beyond the Sea
    8.3/10251 votes
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    #14 - Beyond the Sea

    Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 2/29/2024

    When several bodies are found in a seaside town, Stabler navigates the politics and secrets of the community to find a potential serial killer. Jet brings a witness under her protection.

    Director: Jean de Segonzac

    Writer: John Shiban, Will Pascoe

  • Original Sin
    8.3/10245 votes
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    #15 - Original Sin

    Season 4 Episode 7 - Aired 3/14/2024

    The squad backs up Stabler in pursuing a murder case outside of their jurisdiction as an unlikely ally provides a key piece of evidence. Bell works to find a way to get Stabler back on the job.

    Director: Juan José Campanella

    Writer: Bridget Tyler, Liz Sagal

  • Semper Fi
    8.3/10221 votes
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    #16 - Semper Fi

    Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 4/11/2024

    Stabler leans into his military network to search for the source of a Middle Eastern heroin pipeline making its way to the U.S. Reyes returns to the squad.

    Director: Carlos Bernard

    Writer: John Shiban, Katie Letien

  • An Inferior Product (II)
    8.2/10476 votes
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    #17 - An Inferior Product (II)

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/13/2021

    Stabler faces the consequences of a failed drug bust. Bell is forced to choose between the job and her family. Gina gets an unexpected visitor. The crossover starts on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S22E13 Trick-Rolled at the Moulin (I).

    Director: Eriq La Salle

    Writer: Zachary Reiter

  • I Got This Rat
    8.2/10441 votes
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    #18 - I Got This Rat

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/20/2021

    As Wheatley finalizes plans with a new client, Richie takes a big step in joining the family business.

    Director: Bethany Rooney

    Writer: Rick Marin, Jean Kyoung Frazier

  • New World Order
    8.2/10389 votes
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    #19 - New World Order

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/30/2021

    Stabler’s loyalty is put to the test at work and again at home when his mother unexpectedly shows up. Bell and Jet navigate the newly established joint task force.

    Director: Fred Berner

    Writer: Nichole Beattie

  • For a Few Lekë More
    8.2/10358 votes
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    #20 - For a Few Lekë More

    Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/7/2021

    Stabler must face the music after crossing a dangerous line with Kosta. Bell and Jet devise a plan to secure intel from every criminal organization in the city. Flutura presents an invitation that’s too valuable to refuse.

    Director: Jean de Segonzac

    Writer: Zachary Reiter

  • The Christmas Episode (II)
    8.2/10370 votes
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    #21 - The Christmas Episode (II)

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/9/2021

    When Eli goes missing, Stabler asks Benson and the task force to help him find his son. Wheatley considers his future. The crossover starts on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S23E09 People vs. Richard Wheatley (I).

    Director: Fred Berner

    Writer: Rick Marin, Zachary Reiter

  • Gimme Shelter (I)
    8.2/10385 votes
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    #22 - Gimme Shelter (I)

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/2022

    A young 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, but complications threaten the case. The crossover continues on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S24E01 Gimme Shelter (II) and Law & Order S23E01 Gimme Shelter (III).

    Director: Jean de Segonzac

    Writer: Gwen Sigan, Rick Eid

  • Behind Blue Eyes
    8.2/10241 votes
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    #23 - Behind Blue Eyes

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 10/27/2022

    While Stabler is called to testify against the Brotherhood in court, the task force set their sights on a dangerous criminal gang posing as police. Reyes finds a surprising connection to the suspects they’re after. Bell receives some unwelcome news.

    Director: John Polson

    Writer: Barry O'Brien

  • Last Christmas
    8.2/10239 votes
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    #24 - Last Christmas

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 12/8/2022

    The fate of the task force is at stake when a meeting with Robert Silas goes sideways. With danger closing in, Bell and Stabler take creative measures to keep their team alive.

    Director: Jean de Segonzac

    Writer: Sean Jablonski

  • The Last Supper
    8.2/10260 votes
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    #25 - The Last Supper

    Season 4 Episode 4 - Aired 2/8/2024

    Bell and the team must keep a witness and her family safe from Los Santos before she testifies. Carisi asks Stabler to back off the case to preserve the integrity of his undercover work. Stabler hosts a chaotic family dinner.

    Director: Stephen Surjik

    Writer: John Shiban, Liz Sagal