All 8 'Law & Order' Series, Ranked

Law & Order has dominated network TV for more than 30 years, spawning the Dick Wolf Universe. Of the nearly 20 spinoff series, eight carry the Law & Order name. Police procedurals have been around for even longer. These “dedicated detectives” are part of a storied lineage that includes Sherlock Holmes and Columbo. Drawing on a centuries-long fascination with true crime, Law & Order pulls plots from headlines across the country.