The 7 Best And 7 Worst Mariska Hargitay Law & Order Episodes Ranked

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BY MICHAEL MONTGOMERY/JULY 28, 2022 11:59 AM EDT

The "Law & Order" franchise has featured many memorable characters since the original "Law & Order" show first aired in 1990. Few, however, are as beloved as Olivia Benson, played by actor Mariska Hargitay.

Hargitay's Benson serves as the lead on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," but has appeared in half a dozen primetime shows, including multiple "Law & Order" shows, as well as "Chicago P.D." and "Chicago Fire." Her work portraying the character across all these series has won Mariska Hargitay a Primetime Emmy Award.

Olivia Benson has been a lead character on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" since it premiered in 1999, and has appeared in almost every episode of the show's long run. Beginning with Season 21 of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," Benson became the longest-running live-action character of all time on a primetime show. During this time, Benson has been an integral character in many phenomenal episodes, as well as a handful of not-so-great storylines. Here's a look at her best — and worst — appearances.