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Law & Order S25E7 — Guardian
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Law & Order•Season 25•Episode 7

Guardian

7.6/10 · 205 votesNov 13, 202542 min

Ranked #13 of 21 in Season 25•−0.1 vs season avg

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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.

Directed byCarlos Bernard
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Cast5

Maura Tierney

Maura Tierney

Jessica Brady

Reid Scott

Reid Scott

Vincent Riley

Tony Goldwyn

Tony Goldwyn

Nicholas Baxter

Hugh Dancy

Hugh Dancy

Nolan Price

Odelya Halevi

Odelya Halevi

Samantha Maroun

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Carlos Bernard

Carlos Bernard

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Ajani Jackson

Story

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Jolie Huang

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Art Alamo

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Ajani Jackson

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Adam Wolfe

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Jon Delgado

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Episode Summary

"Guardian" is episode 7 of Law & Order season 25. It scored 7.6/10 from 205 votes, ranking #13 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Carlos Bernard, it aired on November 13, 2025.

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