The Shield

Does the end, justify the means?

Runtime : 45 mins

Genre : Crime Drama Action & Adventure

First Aired 12-March-2002

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The story of an inner-city Los Angeles police precinct where some of the cops arent above breaking the rules or working against their associates to both keep the streets safe and their self-interests intact.

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Cast Members

Vic Mackey
played by
Michael Chiklis

Shane Vendrell
played by
Walton Goggins

Claudette Wyms
played by
CCH Pounder

Dutch Wagenbach
played by
Jay Karnes

Danielle Sofer
played by
Catherine Dent

Curtis Lemansky
played by
Kenny Johnson

Julien Lowe
played by
Michael Jace

David Aceveda
played by
Benito Martinez

Steve Billings
played by
David Marciano

Season 7 Episodes 13

Season 6 Episodes 10

Season 5 Episodes 11

Season 4 Episodes 13

Season 3 Episodes 15

Season 2 Episodes 13

Season 1 Episodes 13

Season 0 Episodes 15

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