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The Shield

"The law is just a suggestion."

2002- 2008

7 Seasons

88 Episodes

8.2(900 votes)

Ended

Crime

Drama

Action & Adventure

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.

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Production Companies

Fox Television Studios

Sony Pictures Television

Columbia TriStar Television

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Michael Chiklis

Michael Chiklis

Vic Mackey

Catherine Dent

Catherine Dent

Danielle 'Danny' Sofer

Paula Garcés

Paula Garcés

Tina Hanlon

Walton Goggins

Walton Goggins

Shane Vendrell

Michael Jace

Michael Jace

Julien Lowe

Jay Karnes

Jay Karnes

Holland 'Dutch' Wagenbach

Benito Martinez

Benito Martinez

David Aceveda

David Marciano

David Marciano

Steve Billings

CCH Pounder

CCH Pounder

Claudette Wyms

Cathy Cahlin Ryan

Cathy Cahlin Ryan

Corrine Mackey

Creative team

Created by: Shawn Ryan
Produced by: Scott Brazil
Scott Rosenbaum

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