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The Best Seasons of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

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

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In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit.

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#1

Season 26

22 Episodes

First Aired: Oct 2024

8.8/ 10
Average Rating
#2

Season 27

15 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2025

8.7/ 10
Average Rating
#3

Season 17

23 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2015

8.4/ 10
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#4

Season 24

22 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2022

8.4/ 10
Average Rating
#5

Season 22

16 Episodes

First Aired: Nov 2020

8.2/ 10
Average Rating
#6

Season 23

22 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2021

8.2/ 10
Average Rating
#7

Season 25

13 Episodes

First Aired: Jan 2024

8.1/ 10
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#8

Season 15

24 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2013

8.1/ 10
Average Rating
#9

Season 2

21 Episodes

First Aired: Oct 2000

8.0/ 10
Average Rating
#10

Season 3

23 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2001

8.0/ 10
Average Rating
#11

Season 19

24 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2017

8.0/ 10
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#12

Season 16

23 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2014

8.0/ 10
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#13

Season 18

21 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2016

7.9/ 10
Average Rating
#14

Season 14

24 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2012

7.9/ 10
Average Rating
#15

Season 5

25 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2003

7.8/ 10
Average Rating
#16

Season 10

22 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2008

7.8/ 10
Average Rating
#17

Season 9

19 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2007

7.8/ 10
Average Rating
#18

Season 8

22 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2006

7.7/ 10
Average Rating
#19

Season 21

20 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2019

7.7/ 10
Average Rating
#20

Season 6

23 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2004

7.6/ 10
Average Rating
#21

Season 7

22 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2005

7.6/ 10
Average Rating
#22

Season 1

22 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 1999

7.5/ 10
Average Rating
#23

Season 12

24 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2010

7.5/ 10
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#24

Season 4

25 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2002

7.5/ 10
Average Rating
#25

Season 20

24 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2018

7.4/ 10
Average Rating
#26

Season 11

24 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2009

7.4/ 10
Average Rating
#27

Season 13

23 Episodes

First Aired: Sep 2011

7.3/ 10
Average Rating