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The Best Episodes of Law & Order Season 24

Every episode of Law & Order Season 24 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Law & Order Season 24!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Law & Order Season 24 Episode 22 - Look the Other Way
    7.9/10(224 votes)

    S24:E22

    When a model is murdered, Shaw and Riley believe their suspect may have escalated an obsession to violence. Maroun's efforts to place the suspect near the scene of the crime leaves Price in a bind when the evidence may not hold up in court.

    Director:Alex Hall
    Writer:Rick Eid

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  2. Law & Order Season 24 Episode 8 - Bad Apple
    7.8/10(261 votes)

    S24:E8

    After a narcotics officer is shot in the back, Brady returns to her old precinct to investigate the murder. When the suspect's story doesn't add up, she enlists Shaw and Riley to discover the truth.

    Director:Michael Smith
    Writer:Art Alamo

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  3. Law & Order Season 24 Episode 19 - Play with Fire (I)
    7.8/10(276 votes)

    S24:E19

    A mysterious phone call to Capt. Benson of the SVU leads detectives to the scene of a brutal murder. When the SVU and the 2-7 uncover a pattern of rape and murder targeting marginalized women, Carisi and ADA Price team up to charge the suspect with multiple crimes. The crossover continues on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S26E19 Play with Fire (II).

    Director:Jean de Segonzac
    Writers:Rick Eid, Art Alamo

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  4. Law & Order Season 24 Episode 11 - The Hardest Thing
    7.7/10(235 votes)

    S24:E11

    When a wealthy man is executed in his home, Shaw and Riley aim to determine who was greedy enough to want him dead. Price must try a difficult case amidst his father's failing health.

    Director:Michael Pressman
    Writer:Art Alamo

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  5. Law & Order Season 24 Episode 15 - Crossing Lines
    7.7/10(227 votes)

    S24:E15

    When an up-and-coming politician is found dead, Shaw and Riley untangle the victim's personal life to identify a suspect. Baxter recuses himself to help Price make the case.

    Director:Fred Berner
    Writers:Pamela J. Wechsler, Marley Schneier

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  6. Law & Order Season 24 Episode 20 - Sins of the Father
    7.7/10(201 votes)

    S24:E20

    When a car mechanic is murdered execution-style, Shaw and Riley suspect his job was a cover for more sinister talents. As the trail gets underway for the arrested suspect, Baxter, Price and Maroun are faced with who should answer for the crime.

    Director:Sharon Lewis
    Writers:Scott Gold, Ajani Jackson

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  7. Law & Order Season 24 Episode 3 - Big Brother
    7.6/10(287 votes)

    S24:E3

    Riley's personal and professional lives clash when his brother is connected to a murder investigation. Price takes a chance on a witness who can testify to a hidden motive.

    Director:Alex Hall
    Writer:Rick Eid

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  8. Law & Order Season 24 Episode 5 - Report Card
    7.6/10(246 votes)

    S24:E5

    A student is accused of killing his teacher. When the suspect's age puts the case in limbo, Price and Maroun put the school's policies on trial. Shaw's attempts to connect with the suspect backfire.

    Director:Nestor Carbonell
    Writers:Pamela J. Wechsler, Ajani Jackson

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  9. Law & Order Season 24 Episode 9 - Enemy of the State
    7.6/10(240 votes)

    S24:E9

    Shaw and Riley discover a shocking motive after a young man is pushed in front of a train. When the trial hinges on a piece of legislation Baxter wrote, Price must convince Baxter to testify.

    Director:Alex Hall
    Writers:Scott Gold, Ajani Jackson

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  10. Law & Order Season 24 Episode 1 - Catch and Kill
    7.5/10(333 votes)

    S24:E1

    When a Brooklyn prosecutor is found slain in her apartment, Maroun takes drastic action to convince an eyewitness to come forward. Riley struggles to adjust to the new lieutenant in charge.

    Director:Eriq La Salle
    Writers:Rick Eid, Art Alamo

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  11. Law & Order Season 24 Episode 6 - Time Will Tell
    7.5/10(239 votes)

    S24:E6

    When the dean of a swanky prep school is murdered, Shaw and Riley must dig into the toxic system of pressure on the students to succeed. Brady's son asks for a favor.

    Directors:Milena Govich, Rick Eid
    Writers:Rick Eid, Scott Gold

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  12. Law & Order Season 24 Episode 14 - A Price to Pay
    7.5/10(237 votes)

    S24:E14

    An actor's foray into experimental drug therapy leads to his murder. Shaw reconnects with a mentor who may hold the key to identifying a suspect.

    Director:Laura Belsey
    Writers:Scott Gold, William Lapp, Will Lapp

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  13. Law & Order Season 24 Episode 21 - Tough Love
    7.5/10(211 votes)

    S24:E21

    A tough-love sports agent is found stabbed to death, leaving the squad with a trail of suspects who wanted him gone. Despite a wealth of evidence, Price and Maroun worry that a lack of motive will tank their case.

    Director:Martha Mitchell
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Law & Order Season 24 Episode 2 - The Perfect Man
    7.4/10(329 votes)

    S24:E2

    When the founder of an AI-infused dating app is murdered, Shaw and Riley delve into who would want the love-obsessed man dead. Capt. Benson surprises Price and Maroun when she becomes a witness for the defense.

    Director:David Grossman
    Writer:Scott Gold

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  15. Law & Order Season 24 Episode 4 - The Meaning of Life
    7.3/10(273 votes)

    S24:E4

    When a bomb goes off in a brownstone, Shaw and Riley must determine which of its inhabitants - an author or fertility doctor - was the target. Price and Maroun try to bring murder charges against the suspect, even though the victim is still alive.

    Director:Leslie Hope
    Writer:Jennifer Vanderbes

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  16. Law & Order Season 24 Episode 12 - Duty to Protect
    7.3/10(258 votes)

    S24:E12

    When a teenage girl is found dead, the squad struggles to find a motive without knowing her identity. Price and Maroun must pick up the broken pieces of their case after a shocking courtroom revelation.

    Director:David Grossman
    Writer:Pamela J. Wechsler

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  17. Law & Order Season 24 Episode 7 - Truth and Consequences
    7.1/10(267 votes)

    S24:E7

    When tragedy strikes the family of a prominent judge, Brady must determine if the murder is connected to any of the judge's rulings. Baxter steps in when a key witness refuses to testify. Maroun tries to protect another witness's privacy.

    Director:Fred Berner
    Writer:Pamela J. Wechsler

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  18. Law & Order Season 24 Episode 10 - Greater Good
    7.1/10(266 votes)

    S24:E10

    When a music mogul is found dead, Shaw and Riley clash with an undercover officer unwilling to cooperate. Price and Baxter disagree on whether the victim's reputation could help or hinder the jury's decision in the case.

    Director:Eriq La Salle
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Law & Order Season 24 Episode 13 - In God We Trust
    7.0/10(237 votes)

    S24:E13

    A young lawyer with a secret past is found dead. Price and Baxter debate the pros and cons of prison as a punishment versus alternative justice options.

    Director:John Behring
    Writer:Jennifer Vanderbes

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  20. Law & Order Season 24 Episode 17 - A Perfect Family
    6.9/10(260 votes)

    S24:E17

    When a student is thrown to her death, Riley zeros in on a family secret to piece together her last moments. Price and Maroun must rely on the eyewitness account of a young child to determine if an unlikely suspect should be charged with murder.

    Director:Michael Smith
    Writers:Rick Eid, Jennifer Vanderbes

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  21. Law & Order Season 24 Episode 18 - Inherent Bias
    6.7/10(261 votes)

    S24:E18

    A rising basketball star is shot dead, leaving the squad in a desperate scramble for leads. When the capture of a suspect doesn't go as planned, Shaw and Riley each take a firm stand on what they believe they witnessed.

    Director:Nestor Carbonell
    Writers:Art Alamo, Jolie Huang

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  22. Law & Order Season 24 Episode 16 - Folk Hero
    6.4/10(437 votes)

    S24:E16

    When a murder suspect becomes an underground hero, Brady seeks help from a former colleague to track down a culprit who seems to be in multiple locations. Baxter, Price and Maroun disagree on the best way forward when public interest heightens.

    Directors:Carlos Bernard, Carlo Bernard
    Writers:Rick Eid, Scott Gold

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Season 24 Ratings Summary

"Look the Other Way" is the best rated episode of "Law & Order" season 24. It scored 7.9/10 based on 224 votes. Directed by Alex Hall and written by Rick Eid, it aired on 5/15/2025. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Bad Apple".