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Law & Order S25E18 — Ride or Die
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Law & Order•Season 25•Episode 18

Ride or Die

7.8/10 · 193 votesApr 23, 202643 min

Ranked #8 of 21 in Season 25•+0.1 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byOscar Rene Lozoya II
Written byJennifer Vanderbes, Jolie Huang
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Cast5

Maura Tierney

Maura Tierney

Jessica Brady

Reid Scott

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Vincent Riley

Tony Goldwyn

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Nicholas Baxter

Hugh Dancy

Hugh Dancy

Nolan Price

Odelya Halevi

Odelya Halevi

Samantha Maroun

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Jennifer Vanderbes

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Jolie Huang

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Oscar Rene Lozoya II

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John A. Keris

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Jon Delgado

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Episode Summary

"Ride or Die" is episode 18 of Law & Order season 25. It scored 7.8/10 from 193 votes, ranking #8 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Oscar Rene Lozoya II and written by Jennifer Vanderbes, Jolie Huang, it aired on April 23, 2026.

Next: E19 · Accidentally Like a MartyrBest of Season 25