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The Best Episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 25

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

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In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 25 Episode 1 - Tunnel Blind
    8.1/10(586 votes)

    #1 - Tunnel Blind

    S25:E1

    As the squad celebrates Rollins and Carisi's child, another child goes missing in broad daylight.

    Director:Norberto Barba
    Writers:Julie Martin, David Graziano

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  2. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 25 Episode 2 - Truth Embargo
    6.0/10(1077 votes)

    #2 - Truth Embargo

    S25:E2

    As Benson teams up with the FBI on an unsolved case, Fin and Velasco investigate a flash mob robbery that lead to a sexual assault.

    Director:Jean de Segonzac
    Writers:Brendan Feeney, Nicholas Evangelista

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  3. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 25 Episode 3 - The Punch List
    7.8/10(484 votes)

    #3 - The Punch List

    S25:E3

    The SVU helps a man come to terms with being victimized. Benson tries to support a victim's family when tragedy strikes twice.

    Director:Norberto Barba
    Writers:David Graziano, Gabriel Vallejo

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  4. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 25 Episode 4 - Duty to Report
    9.5/10(474 votes)

    #4 - Duty to Report

    S25:E4

    When Chief McGrath's daughter discloses a sexual assault, Benson must balance the intricacies of the investigation with McGrath's impulsive actions.

    Director:Juan José Campanella
    Writers:Kathy Dobie, Candice Sanchez McFarlane

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  5. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 25 Episode 5 - Zone Rouge
    8.8/10(462 votes)

    #5 - Zone Rouge

    S25:E5

    A cryptic message sends SVU on a new track to find Maddie. Benson tries to help a federal agent when the case hits too close to home. Captain Curry tries to make amends with Fin.

    Director:Bethany Rooney
    Writers:Julie Martin, David Graziano

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  6. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 25 Episode 6 - Carousel
    7.2/10(405 votes)

    #6 - Carousel

    S25:E6

    To identify a woman's attacker, the SVU must track down a mysterious suspect targeting tourists staying in hostels.

    Director:Michael Smith
    Writers:Brendan Feeney, Michael Carnes

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  7. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 25 Episode 7 - Probability of Doom
    8.8/10(438 votes)

    #7 - Probability of Doom

    S25:E7

    When a woman turns her husband in for possessing child pornography, the case is complicated by a sudden death. Benson tries to reconnect with a victim she saved.

    Director:Martha Mitchell
    Writers:David Graziano, Nicholas Evangelista

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  8. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 25 Episode 8 - Third Man Syndrome
    8.2/10(392 votes)

    #8 - Third Man Syndrome

    S25:E8

    A brutal assault in the street leads Carisi to pursue hate crime charges. Benson must support a homebound witness too scared to speak up.

    Director:Norberto Barba
    Writers:Kathy Dobie, Candice Sanchez McFarlane

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  9. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 25 Episode 9 - Children of Wolves
    9.7/10(433 votes)

    #9 - Children of Wolves

    S25:E9

    A teenager found unconscious in the park leads to a missing persons investigation. Benson must help Noah come to terms with the past when he questions the origins of his birth.

    Director:Mariska Hargitay
    Writers:Julie Martin, David Graziano

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  10. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 25 Episode 10 - Combat Fatigue
    9.0/10(373 votes)

    #10 - Combat Fatigue

    S25:E10

    The squad is on edge as Carisi waits for a verdict in Maddie's kidnapping case. Benson tries to help the Flynn family pick up the pieces of their broken life.

    Director:Michael Smith
    Writers:Julie Martin, David Graziano

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  11. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 25 Episode 11 - Prima Nocta
    9.0/10(374 votes)

    #11 - Prima Nocta

    S25:E11

    A runaway bride calls the SVU for help on the day of her wedding. Rollins pitches in on her day off.

    Director:Jean de Segonzac
    Writers:Julie Martin, David Graziano

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  12. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 25 Episode 12 - Marauder
    8.0/10(392 votes)

    #12 - Marauder

    S25:E12

    Agent Sykes struggles to cope on the anniversary of her sister's disappearance. Benson suspects a cold case from Manhattan could help her get closure.

    Director:Juan José Campanella
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Season 25 Episode 13 - Duty to Hope
    5.7/10(344 votes)

    #13 - Duty to Hope

    S25:E13

    The SVU searches for a pattern assailant before his crimes escalate to murder. Fin must contend with a suspect's aggrieved son. Carisi is pressured to close the case quickly to ease public concern.

    Director:Norberto Barba
    Writers:Julie Martin, David Graziano

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Season 25 Ratings Summary

"Tunnel Blind" is the best rated episode of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" season 25. It scored 8.1/10 based on 586 votes. Directed by Norberto Barba and written by Julie Martin, David Graziano, it aired on 1/18/2024. This episode is rated 2.1 points higher than the second-best, "Truth Embargo".