TV series

The Shield

Name: The Shield
Released: 2002
Cast: Michael Chiklis, Catherine Dent, Paula Garcés, Walton Goggins, Michael Jace

2002–2008· 7 seasons· 45 min episodesTV-MA★ 8.2Ended

On FX — From Fox Television Studios · Sony Pictures Television

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Synopsis

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.

Themes

robbery police brutality mayor drug dealer gang dirty cop police corruption los angeles, california drugs police detective death criminal investigation lapd grim

Episodes

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E1 PilotNext upMar 12, 2002 · 46 min · ★ 8.4
Synopsis
Politically ambitious new LAPD captain David Aceveda tries to crack corruption in Los Angeles' Farmington District by recruiting detective Terry Crowley to help him take down fellow detective Vic Mackey, leader of the Farmington precinct's Strike Team. As Vic and the Strike Team prepare for a dangerous night mission, detectives Holland "Dutch" Wagenbach and Claudette Wyms investigate a woman's murder, only to discover that her missing daughter has been sold off by the daughter's drug-addicted father to a child molester.
Guest stars: Cathy Cahlin Ryan (Corrine Mackey), David Rees Snell (Ronnie Gardocki), Tamlyn Tomita (Wanda Higoshi), Jim Ortlieb (Dr. Bernard Grady), Max Perlich (Ponyboy Harris), Michael Reid MacKay (Monty), Denis Forest (Lonnie Reborg), Brian Boone (George Sawyer)
E2 Our GangMar 19, 2002 · 46 min · ★ 7.9
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Cathy Cahlin Ryan (Corrine Mackey), David Rees Snell (Ronnie Gardocki), Guy Torry (Marlon Demeral), Iona Morris (Ida), Juan Garcia (Moses Hernandez), Joyce Guy (Nadine Demeral), April Grace (Frances Housely), Frank Grillo (Officer Paul Jackson)
E3 The SpreadMar 26, 2002 · 46 min · ★ 7.5
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Cathy Cahlin Ryan (Corrine Mackey), David Rees Snell (Ronnie Gardocki), Elimu Nelson (Derrick Tripp), Kirk Baltz (William Greeley), Jenya Lano (Adriana), Jamie Anne Allman (Connie Riesler), Brent Roam (Tomas Motyashik), Melanie Myers (Paula)
E4 Dawg DaysApr 2, 2002 · 46 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Cathy Cahlin Ryan (Corrine Mackey), Mark Kiely (Pete Shockley), Dex Elliott Sanders (T-Bonz), Marc McClure (Jamison), Chene Lawson (Tyesha), Marlene Warfield (Dottie Cummings), Walter Jones (Rondell Robinson), John Diehl (Assistant Chief Ben Gilroy)
E5 BlowbackApr 9, 2002 · 46 min · ★ 7.3
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Cathy Cahlin Ryan (Corrine Mackey), David Rees Snell (Ronnie Gardocki), Ken Davitian (Older Armenian), Robert Miano (Eddie Crosby), Amy Moon (Amy), Lee Cherry (Antoine), Nina Barry (Lily Cacuzza), Brent Roam (Tomas Motyashik)
E6 CherrypoppersApr 16, 2002 · 47 min · ★ 8.2
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: David Rees Snell (Ronnie Gardocki), Richard Portnow (Jim Wright), Kim Miyori (Mrs. Park), Eduardo Antonio Garcia (Angel), Will McCormack (Steve Hanratty), Jay Harrington (Tom Ross), Kelvin Yu (Sam), Frank Merino (Hector)
E7 Pay in PainApr 23, 2002 · 47 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Carlos Sanz (Det. Carlos Zamora), Miguel Pérez (Raoul Jiminez), Davenia McFadden (Frida), April Grace (Frances Housely), Dee Freeman (Glenda), Rick Gonzalez (Lucas), Lance E. Nichols (Gene), John Diehl (Assistant Chief Ben Gilroy)
E8 Cupid & PsychoApr 30, 2002 · 46 min · ★ 8.0
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Cathy Cahlin Ryan (Corrine Mackey), Christopher Neiman (Ari), Johnny Whitworth (Effi Montecito), Derek Hamilton (Paul), K.K. Dodds (Kim Kelner), Jamie Anderson (Brenda), Page Kennedy (Lamar Tilton), Jeremiah Birkett (Hooper)
E9 ThrowawayMay 7, 2002 · 46 min · ★ 7.6
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Cathy Cahlin Ryan (Corrine Mackey), David Rees Snell (Ronnie Gardocki), Tangi Miller (Rebecca Wyms), K.K. Dodds (Kim Kelner), Mystro Clark (Warner), Rolando Molina (Hector Estanza), Roscoe Lee Browne (Bryce Wyms), Nina Barry (Lily Cacuzza)
E10 DragonchasersMay 14, 2002 · 46 min · ★ 8.6
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Cathy Cahlin Ryan (Corrine Mackey), David Rees Snell (Ronnie Gardocki), Frank Grillo (Officer Paul Jackson), Michael Kelly (Sean Taylor), Taryn Carter (Sweetpea), Jazzmun (Frank Gilmore), Sandra Purpuro (Tereza Varela), Nichole Hiltz (Tulips)
E11 CarnivoresMay 21, 2002 · 46 min · ★ 8.1
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Cathy Cahlin Ryan (Corrine Mackey), David Rees Snell (Ronnie Gardocki), Mailon Rivera (Xavier Chris 'Salaam'), June Kyoto Lu (Rhee-Soo), Katy Boyer (Maureen Wilmore), Sandra Purpuro (Tereza Varela), Sandy Mulvihill (Ms. Emerich), Ralph Ahn (Young-Ho)
E12 Two Days of Blood (1)May 28, 2002 · 46 min · ★ 8.3
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Cathy Cahlin Ryan (Corrine Mackey), Tyra Ferrell (Karen Mitchell), Carlos Mencia (Gabo), Marquita Terry (Melissa Kramer), Robert LaSardo (Jojo Rizal), Dick Anthony Williams (Reverend Neal Cook), Luis Saguar (Pazi Arambula), Geoff Meed (Wally Forton)
E13 Circles (2)Jun 4, 2002 · 46 min · ★ 8.8
Synopsis
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.
Guest stars: Cathy Cahlin Ryan (Corrine Mackey), David Rees Snell (Ronnie Gardocki), Arlen Escarpeta (Sonny), Malieek Straughter (Cyrus), Lana Parrilla (Sedona Tellez), Cedric Pendleton (Tio), John Diehl (Assistant Chief Ben Gilroy), Melanie Myers (Paula)