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The Best Episodes of Law & Order Season 26

Every episode of Law & Order Season 26 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Law & Order Season 26!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Law & Order Season 26 Episode 2 - Into the Mystic
    8.2/10(156 votes)

    S26:E2

    Price and Walker are forced off a high-stakes case when their connection to a murder suspect creates a conflict of interest. Baxter faces mounting pressure when a key witness for the prosecution suddenly changes their story.

    Director:Eriq La Salle
    Writer:Rick Eid

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  2. Law & Order Season 26 Episode 5 - Rage Bait
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S26:E5

    When a college basketball star is shot dead after winning the championship game, Walker and Calvino uncover a trail of online vitriol that leads far beyond the internet. Price and Maroun face an uphill battle when the defendant claims self-defense.

    Director:Milena Govich
    Writers:Scott Gold, Ajani Jackson

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  3. Law & Order Season 26 Episode 1 - Ghost in the Machine
    7.9/10(180 votes)

    S26:E1

    A software engineer’s murder sends Riley and Walker into the rapidly-evolving world of AI. As Baxter pursues justice in a groundbreaking case, he’s confronted with a technology advancing faster than the laws designed to govern it.

    Director:Alex Hall
    Writers:Rick Eid, Scott Gold

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  4. Law & Order Season 26 Episode 3 - Bad News
    7.6/10(103 votes)

    S26:E3

    When a prominent newspaper editor is murdered, Calvino and Walker uncover a web of newsroom secrets that obstructs their investigation. Price must weigh the public's right to know against a journalist's duty to protect a source.

    Director:David Grossman
    Writer:Art Alamo

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  5. Law & Order Season 26 Episode 4 - Property
    7.3/10(71 votes)

    S26:E4

    When an antiquities dealer is found murdered, Walker and Calvino uncover a contentious motive. As the case evolves into a high-stakes legal and moral dilemma, Maroun must confront her own beliefs as she works with Price toward a conviction.

    Director:Carlos Bernard
    Writer:Jennifer Vanderbes

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Season 26 Ratings Summary

"Into the Mystic" is the best rated episode of Law & Order season 26. It scored 8.2/10 from 156 votes. Directed by Eriq La Salle and written by Rick Eid, it aired on October 15, 2026. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Rage Bait".