The Shield - Season 1
Description: Vic Mackey is the leader of an elite Strike Team unit, a group of cops effective at eliminating crime while operating under Vic's set of rules that sometimes cross the line between legal and illegal. The precinct's new captain doesn't like Vic's tactics, and wants to bust him off the force.
Episodes

Pilot
Aired: Mar 12, 2002
Politically ambitious new LAPD captain David Aceveda tries to crack corruption i...

Our Gang
Aired: Mar 19, 2002
Following the murder of Terry, the Internal Affairs Division begins an investiga...

The Spread
Aired: Mar 26, 2002
In a routine sweep, the Barn's detectives divvy up warrants. But when they cast ...

Dawg Days
Aired: Apr 2, 2002
Vic attempts to broker a peace agreement between two rival rappers after a dispu...

Blowback
Aired: Apr 9, 2002
After a bust on an Armenian gang's drug delivery, Julien sees the Strike Team ta...

Cherrypoppers
Aired: Apr 16, 2002
When the body of a young hooker is found in the district, Dutch's theory about a...

Pay in Pain
Aired: Apr 23, 2002
Vic's relationship with Shane becomes even more complicated when the pair team u...

Cupid & Psycho
Aired: Apr 30, 2002
Allegations against the Strike Team are front-page news, and the team is reassig...

Throwaway
Aired: May 7, 2002
A planted gun in a truck-jacking case causes complications for the Strike Team, ...

Dragonchasers
Aired: May 14, 2002
As Dutch uncovers a lead to the serial killer, a reporter's questions force Acev...

Carnivores
Aired: May 21, 2002
Vic and the Strike Team mediate a dispute between Rondell Robinson and the Natio...

Two Days of Blood (1)
Aired: May 28, 2002
Aceveda turns to Claudette after a double homicide raises ire and fear within an...

Circles (2)
Aired: Jun 4, 2002
In the aftermath of a riot, cops are being lured into ambush shootings by a rash...