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The Shield

2002–2008 · Ended · 7 seasons

Drama Crime Thriller

First aired: Mar 12, 2002
Last aired: Nov 25, 2008
IMDb rating: 8.7 / 10 95,059 votes

Overview

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.

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. 15 wins & 62 nominations total

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Episodes

Specials · 6 episodes

E1 Making of 'The Shield'

45 min
E2 Breaking Episode 315

Jun 16, 2004 79 min
E4 Wins and Losses

Feb 15, 2007 15 min

This 15-minute season six prequel shows the immediate aftermath of season 5. It is the day of Lem's memorial service, and an emotional time for Vic, Shane and Ronnie.
E5 Delivering the Baby

Mar 27, 2006 89 min
E16 Backstage - Looking back on The Shield

Nov 14, 2008 4 min

Creator Shawn Ryan and actor Michael Chiklis reflect on their FX series 'The Shield,' and discuss the collaboration between writers and actors to create the television series.
E17 The Shield: Television Academy Panel

Oct 13, 2016 61 min

The Shield stars Michael Chiklis, Forrest Whitaker and Creator and Executive Producer Shawn Ryan sit down with Lynette Rice of Entertainment Weekly.