
The Shield
After scoring big with the money train, the Strike Team plays it cool to avoid arousing suspicion. Tensions are stretched further when Vic finds himself at odds with his team, but hostilities are quickly forgotten when Aceveda reveals that the team is the target of an Armenian mob hit.
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.
Guest Stars:
Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Chris Williams, Cal Gibson, Herzl Tobey
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.
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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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.
Guest Stars:
Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Mae Mercer, Tim DeZarn, Tangie Ambrose
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.
Guest Stars:
Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Al Santos, Afemo Omilami, Kurt Caceres
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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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.
Guest Stars:
Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Natalie Zea, Luis Robledo, Ken Garcia
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.
Guest Stars:
David Rees Snell, Paula Jai Parker, Natalie Zea, Khary Payton, Matt Gerald
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.
Guest Stars:
Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Noel Gugliemi, Paul Benjamin, Camillia Monet
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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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.
Guest Stars:
Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Lionel Mark Smith, Natalie Zea, Delane Matthews
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.
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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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.
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.
Guest Stars:
Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, André 3000, Michael Benyaer, Stana Katic
Guest Stars:
Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Jeremy Ray Valdez, Guillermo Díaz, Ron Canada
Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Mageina Tovah, Efrain Figueroa, Brent Sexton
Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Jim Zulevic, Willam Belli, Tommy Hinkley
Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Larry Sullivan, Delane Matthews, Kurt Caceres
Guest Stars:
Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Natalie Zea, Daniel Dae Kim, Lydia Look
Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Ric Drasin, Natalie Zea, Jon Ecklund
Guest Stars:
Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Angela Sarafyan, Stana Katic, Anthony Azizi