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The Best Episodes of Law & Order Season 25

Every episode of Law & Order Season 25 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Law & Order Season 25!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Law & Order Season 25 Episode 6 - Brotherly Love
    8.2/10(220 votes)

    S25:E6

    A respected restauranteur with a gambling problem is murdered, and Baxter and Price disagree on the best approach to a conviction. Meanwhile, Riley's brother is released from prison.

    Director:Alex Hall
    Writer:Rick Eid

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  2. Law & Order Season 25 Episode 21 - Liberty
    8.1/10(174 votes)

    S25:E21

    The murder of a military hero draws the FBI into Brady's investigation. As political pressure rises during Baxter's reelection campaign, Price and Maroun worry that a series of unusual courtroom rulings mean the judge is in the defendant's pocket.

    Director:Alex Hall
    Writers:Rick Eid, Scott Gold

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  3. Law & Order Season 25 Episode 9 - Snowflakes (I)
    8.0/10(247 votes)

    S25:E9

    An injured woman's sudden disappearance from the hospital leads to a murder investigation. As an eyewitness to the crime, Brady partners with Benson’s SVU to unravel a complex motive. An explosive discovery puts both squads in danger. The crossover continues on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit S27E09 Purity (II).

    Director:Jean de Segonzac
    Writer:Scott Gold

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  4. Law & Order Season 25 Episode 5 - Bend the Knee
    7.9/10(240 votes)

    S25:E5

    A law partner with prominent government clients is murdered. Baxter must consider making political concessions for the case to be a success.

    Director:Michael Smith
    Writer:Scott Gold

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  5. Law & Order Season 25 Episode 11 - The Enemy of All Women
    7.8/10(184 votes)

    S25:E11

    A woman's mysterious death sets the detectives up against a suspect using high-tech surveillance against them. Maroun suspects a witness knows more about the defendant than she lets on.

    Director:Norberto Barba
    Writer:Art Alamo

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  6. Law & Order Season 25 Episode 12 - Never Say Goodbye
    7.8/10(184 votes)

    S25:E12

    After investigating a flight attendant's murder, Walker's methods are scrutinized during the trial. Meanwhile, Price and Maroun try to reveal the defendant's state of mind.

    Director:Fred Berner
    Writers:Scott Gold, Will Lapp

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  7. Law & Order Season 25 Episode 16 - Fate's Cruel Joke
    7.8/10(178 votes)

    S25:E16

    After a woman's body is discovered in a suitcase, Price and Maroun disagree over the charges to bring against the prime suspect. Riley faces scrutiny when he's involved in an on-duty car accident.

    Director:Alex Hall
    Writer:Art Alamo

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  8. Law & Order Season 25 Episode 18 - Ride or Die
    7.8/10(193 votes)

    S25:E18

    A talented local news reporter is brutally murdered. Maroun's mentor takes the case for the defense, pitting Maroun against the woman who shaped her career.

    Director:Oscar Rene Lozoya II
    Writers:Jennifer Vanderbes, Jolie Huang

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  9. Law & Order Season 25 Episode 20 - Once Burned
    7.8/10(171 votes)

    S25:E20

    After a fire chief is found dead, Riley and Walker must uncover the truth within his squad's ranks.

    Director:Michael Smith
    Writers:Art Alamo, Ajani Jackson

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  10. Law & Order Season 25 Episode 8 - Parasite
    7.7/10(215 votes)

    S25:E8

    When a rich CEO is murdered the night before his wedding, Riley and Walker suspect the key to an arrest are the details of the victim's will. Price and Maroun argue the benefits and drawbacks of damaging the suspect's reputation in court.

    Director:Michael Pressman
    Writers:Jennifer Vanderbes, Jolie Huang

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  11. Law & Order Season 25 Episode 1 - Street Justice
    7.6/10(274 votes)

    S25:E1

    When Brady's squad investigates the death of an exonerated murder suspect, a major lead points to ADA Maroun. Price wrestles with the potential consequences of a guilty verdict.

    Director:Alex Hall
    Writer:Rick Eid

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  12. Law & Order Season 25 Episode 2 - Hindsight
    7.6/10(226 votes)

    S25:E2

    Brady and Riley must sort through a list of rivals to pinpoint a suspect when a star music student is murdered on the way home from school. Price finds a surprising name on the defense's witness list.

    Director:David Grossman
    Writers:Scott Gold, Will Lapp

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  13. Law & Order Season 25 Episode 7 - Guardian
    7.6/10(205 votes)

    S25:E7

    When a high school sports star is murdered, the police find several suspects trying to make money off the victim's talent. Riley gets a new partner.

    Director:Carlos Bernard
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Law & Order Season 25 Episode 13 - New Normal
    7.6/10(202 votes)

    S25:E13

    Walker revisits his undercover identity to get details on a gang-related murder. Saddled with a weak case, Baxter and Price weigh the consequences of ruining another department's investigation to get their conviction.

    Director:Norberto Barba
    Writers:Rick Eid, Ajani Jackson

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  15. Law & Order Season 25 Episode 3 - White Lies
    7.5/10(207 votes)

    S25:E3

    A bulldog investment fund manager is murdered in the midst of a client's big takeover. Price goes to desperate lengths to prove the suspect's motives.

    Director:Milena Govich
    Writer:Jennifer Vanderbes

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  16. Law & Order Season 25 Episode 10 - Dream On
    7.5/10(193 votes)

    S25:E10

    Brady's son becomes a prime suspect in a murder investigation, putting a target on her back. Price must prove the defendant's alibi is bogus to make his case.

    Director:Nestor Carbonell
    Writers:Rick Eid, Tori Novie

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  17. Law & Order Season 25 Episode 15 - Bright Lights
    7.5/10(180 votes)

    S25:E15

    A fashion designer is murdered with a stolen gun. With only circumstantial evidence supporting the case, Price and Maroun must expose a witness' private life to get a conviction.

    Director:Peter Stebbings
    Writer:Rick Eid

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  18. Law & Order Season 25 Episode 4 - Two and Twenty
    7.4/10(202 votes)

    S25:E4

    A billionaire banker is murdered and the 2-7 must investigate his many clients and employees. Price and Maroun struggle to keep the jury's focus on the crime and not the victim's darker side.

    Director:Martha Mitchell
    Writer:Rick Eid

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  19. Law & Order Season 25 Episode 19 - Accidentally Like a Martyr
    7.4/10(182 votes)

    S25:E19

    A woman from a famous family is found dead on her birthday. Price and Maroun have an uphill battle in court when the defense presents two viable suspects in the crime.

    Director:David Grossman
    Writer:Rick Eid

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  20. Law & Order Season 25 Episode 14 - Remedies
    7.3/10(199 votes)

    S25:E14

    The 2-7 arrests an unlikely suspect when a popular wellness personality is murdered. Price and Maroun must determine if revealing the victim's past will help or hurt their case.

    Director:Martha Mitchell
    Writer:Jennifer Vanderbes

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  21. Law & Order Season 25 Episode 17 - Beyond Measure
    7.1/10(187 votes)

    S25:E17

    Riley and Walker investigate the murder of a beloved museum security guard and the theft of a priceless artifact. Baxter and Price must balance their pursuit of justice with public pressure to return the artifact.

    Director:Jean de Segonzac
    Writers:Scott Gold, Will Lapp

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Season 25 Ratings Summary

"Brotherly Love" is the best rated episode of "Law & Order" season 25. It scored 8.2/10 based on 220 votes. Directed by Alex Hall and written by Rick Eid, it aired on 10/30/2025. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Liberty".