
The Shield
Corrupt LAPD detective Vic Mackey leads his rogue anti‑gang squad to crush street crime, but must outwit relentless internal investigators and his own violent instincts before the law catches up with them.
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Set in an inner-city Los Angeles police precinct, the story follows officers who sometimes cross the line between law enforcement and rule-breaking, balancing efforts to protect the streets with their own personal interests.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 113 episodes · premiered Mar 12, 2002
Season 213 episodes · premiered Jan 7, 2003
Season 315 episodes · premiered Mar 9, 2004
Season 413 episodes · premiered Mar 15, 2005
Season 511 episodes · premiered Jan 10, 2006
Season 610 episodes · premiered Apr 3, 2007
Season 713 episodes · premiered Sep 2, 2008
- 7.01Coefficient of DragSep 2, 2008Rate

Vic confronts Shane and faces dangers targeting his family, while a federal agent arrives in Farmington to look into a surge in violent incidents.
- 7.02SnitchSep 9, 2008Rate

Amid escalating violence between rival gangs, Vic plays both sides to increase his leverage, while Corrine and Cassidy confront him about his actions.
- 7.03Money ShotSep 16, 2008Rate

Vic attempts to position himself as an asset to the Armenian mob to advance his own interests. Meanwhile, Corrine faces an unexpected legal complication, and Tina pursues a high-profile target in the adult entertainment industry.
- 7.04GenocideSep 23, 2008Rate

Vic finds herself overwhelmed as the gang conflict escalates in unpredictable directions. Meanwhile, Dutch and Billings uncover troubling new dimensions in their homicide case, and Cassidy makes contact with Danny, setting off new developments.
- 7.05Game FaceSep 30, 2008Rate

Claudette faces off against a dangerous former adversary, while Vic questions Olivia about her ties to the political world, and Dutch finds himself entangled in a case with personal stakes.
- 7.06Animal ControlOct 7, 2008Rate

Vic moves forward with a plan to eliminate the gang threat as tensions rise with Cassidy; meanwhile, Dutch and Billings look into a case involving a possible sleepwalking killer.
- 7.07Bitches BrewOct 14, 2008Rate

A woman from Vic's past becomes central to dismantling a dangerous drug trafficker, while Dutch grows concerned about Claudette's well-being and Danny goes to extreme lengths to ensure her child's safety.
- 7.08ParricideOct 21, 2008Rate

A local priest becomes a person of interest in a drug trafficking investigation; Dutch and Billings pursue leads in a case involving an attack on police officers; Corrine uncovers troubling information about Vic's past.
- 7.09Moving DayOct 28, 2008Rate

Vic pursues Shane, Mara, and their ill child, while Claudette takes down the Strike Team. Pezuela provides support for Acevada's mayoral bid, Rita Denton shows interest in Dutch, and Billings' ex-wife and daughter grow concerned after a registered sex offender moves nearby.
- 7.10Party LineNov 4, 2008Rate

Shane stays in Los Angeles with Mara and Jackson while Corinne begins working with Dutch and Claudette, who are leading the police investigation against Vic. Vic manipulates multiple authorities and agencies to his advantage, but Ronnie grows disillusioned and considers fleeing to Mexico, even advising Vic to do the same.
- 7.11Petty CashNov 11, 2008Rate

Corrine acts as a mediator between Vic and Shane while also cooperating with Claudette and Dutch. Vic begins communicating with Aceveda and reaches out to Olivia, while Claudette tasks Ronnie with working alongside Julian on the investigation into a murdered high-school football player, effectively keeping Ronnie away from the barn and the letter Shane sent Claudette about the Strike Team's past actions.
- 7.12Possible Kill ScreenNov 18, 2008Rate

Olivia partners with the Strike Team to take down a Mexican drug lord and intercept a major drug shipment. Meanwhile, Dutch addresses a crisis left by Billings, and Claudette investigates the death of a woman linked to the Strike Team.
- 7.13Family MeetingNov 25, 2008Rate
Vic Mackey and his team carry out their last mission together, navigating the complexities of their final assignment while dealing with the consequences of their actions.
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Cast & Crew
14 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Michael Chiklis
Catherine Dent
Michael Jace
as Officer Julien Lowe
Walton Goggins
Jay Karnes
as Detective Holland 'Dutch' Wagenbach
Cch Pounder
as Detective Claudette Wyms
Benito Martinez
as David Aceveda
Cathy Cahlin Ryan
as Corrine Mackey
David Rees Snell
as Detective Ronnie Gardocki
Kenny Johnson
as Detective Curtis 'Lemonhead' Lemansky
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3Awards & Nominations
3 wins · 1 nominationPrimetime Emmy Award
- Won2002Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series — Michael Chiklis
- Nom2002Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series — Clark Johnson
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- Won2004Best Actress – Television Series Drama
- Won2003Best Actress – Television Series Drama
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