Overthinking It analyzed every single episode in the 20-year-history of the original L&W series. “These are their findings…”
Just some quick points about the data:
1) All data is based on 450 L&O stories out a total of 456 due to multi-episode arcs.
2) 'Implied win' refers to episodes in which you don’t see a definitive negative result.
3) 80% of episodes end with solid wins.
4) Not Guilty verdicts take a nose dive after season 14.
Total Outcomes
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Outcomes By Season
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Not Guilty Verdicts Per Season
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