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The Best Episodes of Law & Order Season 22

Every episode of Law & Order Season 22 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Law & Order Season 22!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Law & Order Season 22 Episode 15 - Fear and Loathing
    7.8/10(317 votes)

    S22:E15

    Cosgrove and Shaw must unravel a string of false crime reports to get to the truth surrounding a respected doctor's murder. Shaw becomes the target of retaliation when he files a complaint against two patrol officers.

    Director:Yangzom Brauen
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Law & Order Season 22 Episode 21 - Appraisal
    7.8/10(267 votes)

    S22:E21

    Cosgrove and Shaw suspect an art dealer was murdered but can't make an arrest until they locate her body. Price and Maroun must go to trial with a circumstantial case and a suspect with unlimited resources. The squad celebrates a birthday.

    Director:Michael Pressman
    Writers:Pamela J. Wechsler, Jennifer Vanderbes

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  3. Law & Order Season 22 Episode 7 - Only the Lonely
    7.7/10(294 votes)

    S22:E7

    A crisis consultant who's made many enemies on behalf of her clients is murdered. Price and Maroun must set aside the potential damage to a witness's reputation in order to strengthen their case.

    Director:Elisabeth Röhm
    Writers:Pamela J. Wechsler, Jennifer Vanderbes

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  4. Law & Order Season 22 Episode 20 - Class Retreat
    7.7/10(265 votes)

    S22:E20

    When a respected businessman is found murdered, his surprising connection to Cosgrove's daughter helps the police make a break in the case. Price and Maroun disagree on how to proceed at trial when the defendant's age brings up legal precedent they must follow.

    Director:Milena Govich
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Law & Order Season 22 Episode 14 - Heroes
    7.6/10(271 votes)

    S22:E14

    After shots are fired in a popular nightclub, Cosgrove and Shaw suspect the spree was a ruse to target a sole victim. When security footage mysteriously disappears, Price and Maroun must rely on a witness who values reputation over facts.

    Director:Alex Hall
    Writer:Rick Eid

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  6. Law & Order Season 22 Episode 1 - Gimme Shelter (III)
    7.5/10(429 votes)

    S22:E1

    A 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. The crossover begins on Law & Order: Organized Crime S03E01 Gimme Shelter (I) and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S24E01 Gimme Shelter (II).

    Director:Alex Hall
    Writers:Rick Eid, Gwen Sigan

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  7. Law & Order Season 22 Episode 5 - 12 Seconds
    7.5/10(278 votes)

    S22:E5

    Cosgrove and Shaw piece together the clues of what happened to a murdered law student, uncovering a web of blackmail and lies; Price fights to have a piece of shocking testimony thrown out.

    Director:David Grossman
    Writer:Jonathan Collier

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  8. Law & Order Season 22 Episode 12 - Almost Famous
    7.5/10(268 votes)

    S22:E12

    After a teenager is killed, Cosgrove and Shaw discover what lengths kids will go to become internet famous; Price and Maroun take a risk to go after whom they believe to be the real criminal in the case, but they wind up back where they started.

    Director:Bethany Rooney
    Writers:Pamela J. Wechsler, Jennifer Vanderbes

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  9. Law & Order Season 22 Episode 17 - Bias
    7.5/10(246 votes)

    S22:E17

    When a public defender is murdered, Cosgrove and Shaw are surprised to find Price at the scene; his involvement in the trial compromises the case.

    Director:Alex Hall
    Writer:Keith Eisner

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  10. Law & Order Season 22 Episode 18 - Collateral Damage
    7.5/10(239 votes)

    S22:E18

    When a young woman dies a slow and painful death from an untreated infection, Cosgrove and Shaw suspect she was under the influence of a powerful cult; Price and Maroun put pressure on its members to find the cult's true mastermind.

    Director:Jean de Segonzac
    Writer:Pamela J. Wechsler

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  11. Law & Order Season 22 Episode 8 - Chain of Command
    7.4/10(266 votes)

    S22:E8

    When a decorated military veteran is found murdered in his own home, Cosgrove and Shaw work with his daughter to uncover an important clue. Price and Maroun must untangle the stories of other service members connected to the victim to make their case.

    Director:Carlos Bernard
    Writers:Gia Gordon, Art Alamo

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  12. Law & Order Season 22 Episode 22 - Open Wounds
    7.4/10(296 votes)

    S22:E22

    When a senator is gunned down at his daughter's wedding, McCoy pushes for a severe sentence and squares up against a formidable defense attorney — his own daughter. Price aims to stay neutral but can't help but empathize with the defendant over a shared trauma.

    Director:Alex Hall
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Law & Order Season 22 Episode 3 - Camouflage
    7.3/10(351 votes)

    S22:E3

    A deadly shooting has Cosgrove and Shaw racing to find the culprit before another attack is orchestrated. Price struggles to put his ethical principles aside when the US Attorney's office pushes for the death penalty in the case.

    Director:John Behring
    Writer:Pamela J. Wechsler

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  14. Law & Order Season 22 Episode 4 - Benefit of the Doubt
    7.3/10(287 votes)

    S22:E4

    When the young author of a tell-all book is found dead, Cosgrove asks a former mentor for help with the case. Price has an uphill battle in court when a search and seizure is deemed illegal.

    Director:Carl Weathers
    Writer:Peter Blauner

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  15. Law & Order Season 22 Episode 6 - Vicious Cycle
    7.3/10(286 votes)

    S22:E6

    When a fashion designer is killed on the night of his boutique opening, Cosgrove and Shaw must track down a suspect with very little evidence and no witnesses. Maroun is shocked to find her own name on the defense's witness list.

    Director:Bethany Rooney
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Law & Order Season 22 Episode 9 - The System
    7.3/10(292 votes)

    S22:E9

    A suspect arrested for murder escapes police custody after months of waiting for his day in court; as a hostage situation erupts, Shaw must re-examine his conduct as the arresting officer; Price questions his faith in the justice system.

    Director:Alex Hall
    Writers:Rick Eid, Pamela J. Wechsler

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  17. Law & Order Season 22 Episode 13 - Mammon
    7.3/10(263 votes)

    S22:E13

    When a graduate student is found dead, Cosgrove and Shaw follow the evidence to a suspect with no clear motive. Price and Maroun uncover a money-grabbing scheme within a church. McCoy warns them to focus on the suspects and not the institution.

    Director:Joy T. Lane
    Writer:Keith Eisner

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  18. Law & Order Season 22 Episode 10 - Land of Opportunity
    7.2/10(297 votes)

    S22:E10

    When a homeless migrant is murdered, evidence leads Cosgrove and Shaw to a mysterious cover-up at a construction site. Price and Maroun push a key witness to testify, knowing that speaking out could lead to legal consequences.

    Director:Timothy Busfield
    Writer:Art Alamo

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  19. Law & Order Season 22 Episode 16 - Deadline
    7.2/10(245 votes)

    S22:E16

    When a celebrated journalist is killed, Cosgrove and Shaw explore an unpublished report involving a prominent politician; Price and Maroun fight an uphill battle when their only credible witness is currently awaiting trial for another heinous crime.

    Director:Martha Mitchell
    Writers:Gia Gordon, Art Alamo

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  20. Law & Order Season 22 Episode 2 - Battle Lines
    7.1/10(416 votes)

    S22:E2

    Things aren't what they seem when a politician's daughter is found dead after an apparent mugging.

    Director:Milena Govich
    Writer:Art Alamo

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  21. Law & Order Season 22 Episode 11 - Second Chance
    7.1/10(267 votes)

    S22:E11

    When an ex-con is found beaten to death, Cosgrove and Shaw arrest an unlikely culprit. Maroun must put her personal feelings for the suspect aside and take the lead in court when she and Price can't agree on the best trial strategy.

    Director:Rachel Leiterman
    Writers:Pamela J. Wechsler, Jonathan Collier

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  22. Law & Order Season 22 Episode 19 - Private Lives
    6.8/10(307 votes)

    S22:E19

    Cosgrove and Shaw investigate the murder of a family physician whose outspoken politician wife suspects she was the intended target. Price and Maroun's case hangs in the balance when the defense calls one of the doctor's young patients to testify as a witness.

    Director:Nestor Carbonell
    Writer:Art Alamo

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Season 22 Ratings Summary

"Fear and Loathing" is the best rated episode of "Law & Order" season 22. It scored 7.8/10 based on 317 votes. Directed by Yangzom Brauen and written by Unknown, it aired on 2/23/2023. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Appraisal".