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The Shield

8.2/10 930 votes
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.

Created by:
Shawn Ryan
Cast:
Michael Chiklis, Catherine Dent, Paula Garcés, Walton Goggins
Language:
English
Country:
United States of America
Network:
FX

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Season 3

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Episode 1

★ 8.3

Playing Tight

2004-03-09 · 50m

The Strike Team's attempt to play by the book comes to an abrupt end when they discover that the Byz Latz and the One-Niners are attempting to alter the balance of power by acquiring MP5s. Meanwhile, Claudette and Dutch investigate the murders and foot severance of Armenian men by the Armenian mob, a case that draws them closer to the truth behind the money train robbery.

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Episode 2

★ 7.9

Blood and Water

2004-03-16 · 46m

Vic decides to use some of the money train robbery cash during a gun-running sting operation, but after it goes awry, tension within the Strike Team begins to mount as its members attempt to rectify Vic's mistake. Meanwhile, Dutch and Claudette seek the help of a college student named Esteban who was the only survivor in the murder of two Latino gang members.

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Episode 3

★ 8.1

Bottom Bitch

2004-03-23 · 46m

A prostitute and friend to the late Connie named Farrah seeks the help of Vic in an effort to bring down her pimp. After failing to convince Vic to help her, Farrah goes to Claudette, who assigns Vic to the case against his wishes. Meanwhile, Dutch investigates the rape of an elderly woman.

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Episode 4

★ 7.8

Streaks and Tips

2004-03-30 · 46m

The newly arrived Decoy Squad and the Strike Team go head to head in the investigation to solve a car-jacking case. Dutch gets in over his head on an attempted murder case.

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Episode 5

★ 8.8

Mum

2004-04-06 · 45m

Vic struggles with Claudette's new supervision of the Strike Team. Marked bills lead Aceveda and a federal agent closer to the truth about the Armenian money-train heist in an episode with a recurring motif of people not reporting crimes against them.

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Episode 6

★ 7.9

Posse Up

2004-04-13 · 46m

When the ex-wife and child of Julien's former partner, Tommy, are murdered, Tommy becomes a suspect, prompting Julien to team up with Mackey to conduct their own investigation. Elsewhere, Shane goes undercover to catch a group attacking gay prostitutes, and Claudette and Dutch investigate a rape case against Aceveda's orders.

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Episode 7

★ 7.9

Safe

2004-04-20 · 46m

Vic and the Strike Team decide to take risky measures to protect themselves from being linked to the Money Train heist. Unfortunately, their plan is interrupted when one of Vic's open cases is suddenly linked to a Narco Corrido song.

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Episode 8

★ 8.3

Cracking Ice

2004-04-27 · 46m

An oversight puts Waylon and Trish in serious danger during an undercover job and Claudette is to blame. Meanwhile, Tommy makes a drastic decision when he realizes nobody in the Barn can help him get back on the job.

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Episode 9

★ 8.1

Slipknot

2004-05-04 · 46m

When two high profile murders are linked to each other, Aceveda orders Wyms to get the entire Barn involved before gang and racial violence breaks out. Mackey uses the case to leverage himself and the Strike Team back into the streets of Farmington.

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Episode 10

★ 8.5

What Power Is...

2004-05-11 · 46m

Aceveda finds himself in a near fatal confrontation, and enlists Vic to help him take down the suspects in order to help service his own personal agenda. Meanwhile after losing her position of power, Claudette rejoins Dutch on the search for the cuddler rapist as they get a stunning break in the case.

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Episode 11

★ 8.4

Strays

2004-05-18 · 46m

During a routine bust on bangers, Vic and the Team discover a money laundering ring that reaches far and wide in the crime community. Meanwhile, Dutch takes the chilling confession of the man who was arrested in the serial-rape case, and Danny goes undercover.

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Episode 12

★ 8.2

Riceburner

2004-05-25 · 46m

When Aceveda assigns The Strike Team to serve a high risk warrant against a mob killer to service his political agenda, they find themselves embroiled in a hostile struggle with the Korean community. Now the Team must find out how to put an end to the situation before they end up casualties of a racial fued. Meanwhile, one of Vic's informants works with Danny on finding stolen chairs, while having eyes for her.

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Episode 13

★ 8.4

Fire in the Hole

2004-06-01 · 46m

When a mole in the treasury department is discovered and the framed suspect in the Armenian money train robbery turns up missing, the Strike team race to find the suspect before their cover is blown. Meanwhile, Claudette attempts to make amends with the Decoy Squad by going undercover to help them on a case.

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Episode 14

★ 8.9

All In

2004-06-08 · 46m

With an Armenian hit-man hot on their trail, the Strike team sweeps the streets of the Armenian community to find him before he finds them. After catching a break, Aceveda's suspicions grow about the Strike Team's involvement with the Money Train robbery. Meanwhile, Dutch and Claudette investigate a case that could repeal hundreds of convictions, which leaves Claudette having to choose between her conscience and her career.

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Episode 15

★ 8.9

On Tilt

2004-06-15 · 50m

When Aceveda confirms that the Strike Team is the target of an Armenian mob hit, Mackey must take matters into his own hands. Meanwhile, Whym's career is on the line when she disobeys Aceveda's orders to put a case to rest that may prove the innocence of convicted felons.

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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

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