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The Shield | ORYVE

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The Shield

“The law is just a suggestion.”

8.22002Ended7 seasons

CrimeDramaAction & Adventure

The story of an inner-city Los Angeles police precinct where some of the cops aren't above breaking the rules or working against their associates to both keep the streets safe and their self-interests intact.

About the series

The story of an inner-city Los Angeles police precinct where some of the cops aren't above breaking the rules or working against their associates to both keep the streets safe and their self-interests intact.

Created by: Shawn Ryan
Network: FX
Episodes: 88

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Episodes

Season

Episode 1

Pilot

2002-03-12 46 min

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Episode 2

Our Gang

2002-03-19 46 min

Following the murder of Terry, the Internal Affairs Division begins an investigation into his death, while Aceveda begins his own. Meanwhile, Dutch and Claudette investigate the shooting of a churro vendor that ends in the Barn's detectives busting up a gang initiation.

Episode 3

The Spread

2002-03-26 46 min

In a routine sweep, the Barn's detectives divvy up warrants. But when they cast their nets, they bring up far bigger fish than expected. While Vic holds a basketball star hostage to influence the outcome of an upcoming game, Dutch and Claudette nab an egotistical rapist out to impregnate as many women as possible.

Episode 4

Dawg Days

2002-04-02 46 min

Vic attempts to broker a peace agreement between two rival rappers after a dispute over an up-and-coming singer's success erupts in a gang war. Danny is attacked after identifying a shooter, Julien helps a woman whose son's body has been stolen, and Dutch and Claudette search for a missing migrant worker.

Episode 5

Blowback

2002-04-09 46 min

After a bust on an Armenian gang's drug delivery, Julien sees the Strike Team take a portion of the drugs for themselves. Subsequently, the vehicle holding the drugs is stolen on Shane's watch, forcing Vic to track them down before Aceveda is able to pin the theft on him.

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Cherrypoppers

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When the body of a young hooker is found in the district, Dutch's theory about a serial killer preying on prostitutes proves true. Aceveda launches an all-out effort to find the killer before he strikes again, giving Dutch and Claudette the full resources of the Barn for 24 hours and the help of the FBI.

Episode 7

Pay in Pain

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Vic's relationship with Shane becomes even more complicated when the pair team up with a detective from another precinct to investigate the murder of several gang member. Meanwhile, Dutch and Claudette bring in a psychic on a complaint from the son of one of her clients.

Episode 8

Cupid & Psycho

2002-04-30 46 min

Allegations against the Strike Team are front-page news, and the team is reassigned pending the investigation. Vic and Claudette find themselves following the trail of a deadly meth batch, while Shane and Dutch team up to investigate the unsolved murder of a widow's husband.

Episode 9

Throwaway

2002-05-07 46 min

A planted gun in a truck-jacking case causes complications for the Strike Team, and Lem attempts to set things right. Meanwhile, the rift between Danny and Julien deepens, causing Aceveda to intervene, and Claudette deals with the mess of her family during a visit from her father and daughter.

Episode 10

Dragonchasers

2002-05-14 46 min

As Dutch uncovers a lead to the serial killer, a reporter's questions force Aceveda to explain problems he thought were buried fair in the past, while Vic assists Connie as she tries to quit crack cold-turkey in a desperate attempt to keep her son, leaving the other Strike Team members to investigate a strip-club mugging ring on their own.

Episode 11

Carnivores

2002-05-21 46 min

Vic and the Strike Team mediate a dispute between Rondell Robinson and the Nation of Islam, while Dutch and Claudette investigate a brutal home invasion in the district's Korean community.

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Two Days of Blood (1)

2002-05-28 46 min

Aceveda turns to Claudette after a double homicide raises ire and fear within an ignored community. Vic is forced to help Gilroy avoid being implicated in a hit-and-run, while Shane and Lem follow the trail of a gunrunner with a penchant for cockfights.

Episode 13

Circles (2)

2002-06-04 46 min

In the aftermath of a riot, cops are being lured into ambush shootings by a rash of bogus 911 calls. Vic and Aceveda are forced to work together to stop the attacks and solve the problems in the Grove, while Gilroy attempts to pit the two against each other in an effort to save his own job.

Cast

Michael Chiklis

Michael Chiklis

Vic Mackey

Catherine Dent

Catherine Dent

Danielle 'Danny' Sofer

Paula Garcés

Paula Garcés

Tina Hanlon

Walton Goggins

Walton Goggins

Shane Vendrell

Michael Jace

Michael Jace

Julien Lowe

Jay Karnes

Jay Karnes

Holland 'Dutch' Wagenbach

Benito Martinez

Benito Martinez

David Aceveda

David Marciano

David Marciano

Steve Billings

CCH Pounder

CCH Pounder

Claudette Wyms

Cathy Cahlin Ryan

Cathy Cahlin Ryan

Corrine Mackey

David Rees Snell

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