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The Shield Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 2002 - 2002
Episode 1
Pilot
Tue, Mar 12, 200246 mins
While Dutch and Claudette investigate the murder of Nancy Reborg, they discover that her daughter is missing and has been sold by her addict father to a child molester. David tries to crack corruption in the Barn by recruiting Terry to help him take down Vic.
Episode 2
Our Gang
Tue, Mar 19, 200246 mins
Internal Affairs department launches a investigation into the Strike-Team, while Captain David Aceveda starts having first hand tensions with Assistant Chief Ben Gilroy. The rookie cop Julien begins to learn and know Danny's ways of being his training officer and Claudette and Dutch are put on the churro vending machine shooting.
Episode 3
The Spread
Tue, Mar 26, 200246 mins
It's warrant sweep day at the Barn. Vic and the Strike Team discover visiting NBA superstar Derrick Tripp hanging out with his "homies" before the evening game with the Lakers. Vic decides to do his part for the home team by keeping Tripp as a "friendly hostage". One of Vic's street informants, Connie, approaches him after having been roughed up by a new john. Vic hands off the case to Claudette and Dutch, who is convinced they're on the trail of a serial killer. Dutch's theories are proved wrong when he and Claudette ultimately discover that their perp is not a serial killer but rather a disturbed man who is raping women in a desperate attempt to procreate. Danny and Julien stumble upon a gun smuggling ring while delivering one of their warrants and disaster is averted only by Danny's sharp instincts. David has his hands full overseeing the sweep, managing an increasingly packed cage, soothing the frazzled nerves of the attending desk sergeant, and avoiding a potential lawsuit from Derrick Tripp's lawyer over the disappearance of his star client.
Episode 4
Dawg Days
Tue, Apr 2, 200246 mins
What tactics does Vic have to use to put a stop to territorial, musical and most of,conflict about money over two beefing parted gang members Kern Little and T-Bonz, investigation is also launched into Rondell Robinson by witnesses. Dutch and Claudette are investigating a case involving illegal immigration workforce.
Episode 5
Blowback
Tue, Apr 9, 200246 mins
Strike-Team launches an illegal wiretap against the Armenian mafia organization. Julien sees something illegal go down in the police raid. Claudette and Dutch get to know the mighty dangerous Armenian head of the operation while Vic finds out a diagnosis of one of his children that puts pressure into the investigation of a missing police vehicle started by Captain Aceveda.
Episode 6
Cherrypoppers
Tue, Apr 16, 200247 mins
As Dutch's theory about a serial killer preying on prostitutes proves true, he convinces Aceveda to launch an all out effort to find him before he strikes again; Julien decides to bring down Vic for stealing drugs.
Episode 7
Pay in Pain
Tue, Apr 23, 200246 mins
The murder of seven gang members has Vic be teamed with a Latino detective assigned to crack the case.
Episode 8
Cupid & Psycho
Tue, Apr 30, 200246 mins
As the Strike Team is reassigned pending the investigation in the theft of evidence, Vic teams with Claudette in order to keep some deadly drugs off the street.
Episode 9
Throwaway
Tue, May 7, 200246 mins
Lemonhead sets out to make things right following his shooting of an unarmed man.
Episode 10
Dragonchasers
Tue, May 14, 200246 mins
As Dutch uncovers a lead to the serial killer, a reporter questions force Aceveda to explain problems he thought were buried far in the past.
Episode 11
Carnivores
Tue, May 21, 200247 mins
A confrontation between a local drug dealer and Black Muslims places Vic in danger of being exposed.
Episode 12
Two Days of Blood
Tue, May 28, 200246 mins
As a deployment policy leads to a double homicide that places Aceveda in the hot seat with potential voters, Vic is forced to help Gilroy avoid being implicated in a hit and run.
Episode 13
Circles
Tue, Jun 4, 200246 mins
As cop killings strike Farmington, Aceveda is caught between two corrupt cops looking to save their own skins.
