Law & Order Season 24 Episode 21: Release date news, streaming details and more

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The popular crime procedural series Law & Order has kept its fans on the edge of their seats for over two decades and continues to do so with no signs of slowing down. With suspenseful probes, courtroom drama at its finest, and familiar faces, the show keeps audiences entertained throughout season 24.

Law & Order Season 24 Episode 21, "Tough Love," will release on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET/PT on NBC. The series fans are eagerly awaiting what will be another gripping episode of the show, where each case is a fight for justice.


Release date and air time of Law & Order Season 24 Episode 21

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Law & Order fans, listen up! Season 24, episode 21, "Tough Love," comes on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET/PT on NBC. The show should hopefully be riddled with suspenseful courtroom drama and complex investigations, carrying on its tradition of dramatizing issues of the day in the setting of New York City's criminal justice system.

The audience of the show can look forward to some additional old-time intensity, which Law & Order has become so well known for, so get ready when the episode airs!


Streaming options for Law & Order Season 24 Episode 21

For those who would like to view episode 21 on-demand once it has aired, the episode will be available live on Peacock starting Friday, May 9, 2025. This is an easy option for fans to watch the episode on demand at their convenience.

You can also watch the episode live on NBC through devices like fuboTV, Hulu with Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV if you are a subscriber. Be sure to double-check your location for availability.


What happened in Law & Order Season 24 Episode 20

Law & Order Season 24 Episode 20, titled "Sins of the Father," was an emotional rollercoaster full of courtroom suspense, where Detective Jalen Shaw and his team unraveled a network of intrigues surrounding a public figure. The investigation into the figure's purported involvement in a corruption scheme took the team on a dark journey filled with surprising twists and moral dilemmas.

Meanwhile, Assistant District Attorneys Nolan Price and Samantha Maroun were on trial in court, facing stakes higher than ever. The case challenged the prosecution to tread the narrow line between their zeal for justice and the cold, hard facts of political pressure and the media spotlight. The cliffhanger season concluded with the audience eager to know how the case would impact the team's future professional and personal lives.


What to expect from Law & Order Season 24 Episode 21

"Tough Love" will certainly present a case that will challenge the moral standards of the detectives and the ethical boundaries of the legal team. Given the title of this episode, issues involving difficult decisions and high emotional stakes are sure to make the investigation and trial scenes thrilling.

Detective Jalen Shaw and his team have witnessed it all when it comes to remaining cool in intense, high-stakes situations, but episode 21 will put their mettle to the test for sure as they unearth dirty secrets and mind-blowing surprises in their case. On the justice front, Nolan Price and Samantha Maroun are again where the action's at as courtroom drama is played out against them, splashing into the characteristically muddy waters of morality and justice.

The test for the prosecution will be to weigh their need to get a conviction against their obligation to provide a fair trial. With blazing courtroom orations, exciting plot twists, and heated confrontations between the defense and prosecution, viewers can look forward to seeing it all as the series continues its journey.


Law & Order Season 24 continues to serve the perfect mix of suspense, drama, and compelling legal challenges that have been thrilling viewers for decades. With a mix of high-octane investigations and emotionally charged courtroom wars, it is a must-watch for all fans of legal dramas.

Catch the premiere on May 8, 2025, and get ready to be on the edge of your seat until the last minute!

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Edited by Nimisha