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IMDb ratings graph for every episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit across all 28 seasons.

1999 · 28 seasons · NBC · Crime · Drama · Mystery
IMDb
8.1
146k ratings
TMDB
8.0
4k ratings
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Episode Ratings

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Episode ratings

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Overview

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. These are their stories.

NetworkNBC
Seasons28

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit holds an IMDb rating of 8.1 from 146K votes. Across its 594 rated episodes, the highest-rated is S7E3 "911" at 9.3, and the lowest is S25E2 "Truth Embargo" at 4.4. Season 3 is the strongest, averaging 8.2 per episode. Explore the full episode ratings graph below, season by season.

Peak9.3
S7E3911
Low point4.4
S25E2Truth Embargo

Averages 7.9 across 594 rated episodes — strongest run is Season 3 at 8.2.

Average by season

Season 17.922 eps
Season 28.121 eps
Season 38.223 eps
Season 48.225 eps
Season 58.225 eps
Season 68.123 eps
Season 78.122 eps
Season 88.122 eps
Season 98.119 eps
Season 108.222 eps
Season 118.024 eps
Season 128.124 eps
Season 137.923 eps
Season 148.124 eps
Season 158.024 eps
Season 167.523 eps
Season 178.123 eps
Season 187.621 eps
Season 197.824 eps
Season 207.824 eps
Season 217.920 eps
Season 227.716 eps
Season 237.922 eps
Season 247.722 eps
Season 257.513 eps
Season 267.722 eps
Season 277.921 eps

Top-rated episodes

1S7E39119.3
2S5E4Loss9.0
3S9E15Undercover9.0
4S9E17Authority9.0
5S12E3Behave9.0

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Law & Order: Special Victims Unit have?

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has 595 episodes across 28 seasons.

How many seasons does Law & Order: Special Victims Unit have?

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit has 28 seasons.

What is Law & Order: Special Victims Unit's IMDb rating?

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit holds an IMDb rating of 8.1 from 146K votes.

What is the highest-rated episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit?

The highest-rated episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is S7E3 “911”, rated 9.3 on IMDb.

What is the lowest-rated episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit?

The lowest-rated episode of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is S25E2 “Truth Embargo”, rated 4.4 on IMDb.

Which season of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is the best?

Season 3 is the highest-rated, averaging 8.2 per episode.