The Shield
The Shield

The Shield (2002 – 2008)

2002 • 7 seasons • Crime, Drama • TV-MA
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17+•Mar 12, 2002 – Nov 25, 2008
7 Seasons•88 Episodes•Ended
Creator / Director: Shawn Ryan
Language English
NMTW 84% Good
Won 1 Primetime Emmy. 15 wins & 62 nominations total
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Aired Nov 25, 2008
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As Victor fights to dismantle the formidable Pezuela, long-buried secrets threaten to shatter his carefully constructed world. The pressure mounts from every angle, but the most dangerous challenge comes from an unexpected source: a fractured and volatile Shane, whose loyalty is tested as painful truths about Vic’s past are exposed.

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Age rating: 17+
MPAA rating: TV-MA
NMTW Rating:
84% Good
Seasons: 7
Episodes: 88
Episode duration: 45 min

Description:

In a gritty, crime-plagued Los Angeles, police officers struggle to stay true to their duty. This gripping drama takes place inside a police precinct where the pursuit of justice clashes with personal desires. As officers try to keep the city safe, they face difficult choices, sometimes bending or breaking the rules – and betraying those closest to them. The series explores the moral gray areas these officers navigate, revealing their weaknesses as they fight for their community while protecting themselves. With shifting alliances and mounting tensions, it’s a dark and compelling look at people under pressure in a dangerous city.

Alternative title: The Shield
Release year: 12.03.2002 – 25.11.2008
Language: English
Awards: 🏆 Won 1 Primetime Emmy. 15 wins & 62 nominations total
Director: Shawn Ryan
Network: FX
Status: Ended
Type: Series

Season 0 – All episodes, release dates

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Episode 1
07 January 2003
02
Episode 2
07 January 2003
03
Episode 3
07 January 2003
04
Episode 4
07 January 2003
05
Episode 5
07 January 2003
06
Episode 6
06 January 2004
07
Episode 7
06 January 2004
08
Episode 8
06 January 2004
09
Episode 9
06 January 2004
10
Episode 10
06 January 2004
11
Episode 11
06 January 2004
12
Episode 12
22 February 2005
13
Episode 13
16 June 2004
14
Episode 14
22 February 2005
15
Episode 15
26 December 2005
16
Episode 16
27 March 2007
17
Episode 17
26 August 2008
18
Episode 18
27 March 2006
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Episode 19
27 March 2006
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Episode 20
27 March 2006
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Episode 21
27 March 2006
22
Episode 22
27 March 2006
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Episode 23
26 August 2008
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Episode 24
26 August 2008
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Episode 25
26 August 2008
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Episode 26
26 August 2008
27
Episode 27
09 June 2009
28
Episode 28
25 November 2008
29
Episode 29
09 June 2009
30
Episode 30
20 November 2008
31
Episode 31
21 November 2008
32
Episode 32
12 October 2016
33
Episode 33
18 December 2018
34
Episode 34
09 June 2009

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