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Season 4 – The Shield

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Vic Mackey is a rogue cop in an experimental division of the Los Angeles Police Department, willing to sink to the criminals' level in order to take them on -- but his misdeeds eventually come home to roost. He breaks the law to, in his mind, bring some semblance of order to a chaotic world.
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The Shield — Season 4

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Critics Consensus

The Shield's fourth season experiences some growing pains as it accommodates a guest role by Glenn Close, but the formidable star's chemistry with Michael Chiklis splits the difference.

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David Bianculli NPR Close is every bit [Michael Chiklis'] match. Oct 28, 2019 Full Review Maureen Ryan Chicago Tribune One of the strengths of The Shield is the fine work that comes from the entire cast... One hopes the shake-up at the Barn will afford all these worthy supporting characters some meaty story lines. Oct 25, 2019 Full Review Hal Boedeker Orlando Sentinel Glenn Close succeeds brilliantly as Rawling. The Emmy-winning actress makes The Shield, one of television's most potent dramas, even more bracing as it begins its fourth season. Oct 25, 2019 Full Review Jason Zingale Bullz-Eye.com The fourth season of The Shield pulls the audience back into the gritty underground of the L.A. crime scene with the same grab bag of hopeless characters, sharp writing, and intense drama. Rated: 4.5/5 Oct 28, 2019 Full Review Roger Catlin Hartford Courant Whatever the marquee effect of getting an esteemed movie star to juice up the new season of The Shield, the refined Glenn Close seems exactly the wrong choice to join the shady police detective Vic Mackey and the shambles of his Strike Crew. Oct 25, 2019 Full Review David Walker Willamette Week The first three seasons of The Shield were unrelenting, but the fourth season, rather than coming out with guns blazing, is more about building tension -- unbearable tension. Mar 29, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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M B The Shield is the best TV Series, amazingly gripping and entertaining. The adrenaline rush that will take over your life! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/22/25 Full Review Audience Member Breathtaking! 10/10. A must see. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/08/25 Full Review Travis B Never would i have ever thought id say Glen Close and Anthony Anderson make a show better till now! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/24/24 Full Review Cavid H First half a bit slow but second half of season is amazing Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/01/24 Full Review S R Fun seeing Glenn Close join the cast and make a great show even better. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/16/24 Full Review Dave M Doesn't quite hit the heights of previous seasons, but still entertaining stuff. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/31/21 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Michael Chiklis

Det. Vic Mackey

Glenn Close

Captain Monica Rowling

Catherine Dent

Officer Danielle "Danny" Sofer

Walton Goggins

Det. Shane Vendrell

Michael Jace

Officer Julien Lowe

Kenny Johnson

Curtis Lemansky

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 15, 2005 The Cure Vic is assigned to oversee a surveillance sting; Captain Aceveda moves to his new City Council position; Captain Monica Rawling prepares to take over the Barn. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 22, 2005 Grave Vic responds to a plea from an old acquaintance to help find a wayward teenager. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 29, 2005 Bang Monica and Vic work to find the catalyst behind a potential gang war; Dutch takes action to thaw the relationship between Claudette and the district attorney. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 5, 2005 Dog House Monica puts Vic on the trail of an escaped fugitive; Claudette is suspicious when the district attorney assigns her and Dutch to investigate a major drug dealer. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 12, 2005 Tar Baby Vic and Monica take down a major heroin operation; Monica and David Aceveda continue to battle over her community policies; Claudette loses trust in Dutch. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 19, 2005 Insurgents Vic and Monica strike a deal with the DEA to shut down Antwon Mitchell's operation; Dutch and Claudette's friendship is strained; Julien takes a stand against Monica's policy. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 26, 2005 Hurt Chief Philips unexpectedly pulls Vic and Monica off a case and gives it to the Organized Crime Unit; Vic searches for a Russian Mob leader; Monica tells Julien to put in for a transfer. Details Episode 8 Aired May 3, 2005 Cut Throat Monica and Vic rush to get their informants off the street after two are found brutally murdered; Vic suspects he is being set up. Details Episode 9 Aired May 17, 2005 String Theory Two officers mysteriously disappear after answering a 911 call; Shane tries to make amends with his old crew; Dutch and Claudette search for the missing officers. Details Episode 10 Aired May 24, 2005 Back in the Hole Vic and Monica try to get Antwon to admit he was involved in the cop killings; Monica is shocked when Vic and Shane confront her with information about Angie's body. Details Episode 11 Aired May 31, 2005 A Thousand Deaths Vic and the Strike Team track down everyone involved in the cop killings; Monica pressures the team to come clean about their dealings with Antwon; Claudette and Dutch investigate a gang shooting. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 7, 2005 Judas Priest The Strike Team uses an unconventional interrogation method on a Russian mob leader suspected of smuggling C4 explosives. Details Episode 13 Aired Jun 14, 2005 Ain't That a Shame Monica, Vic and the Strike Team work to put Antwon Mitchell back in prison; David fights to protect his political future; Claudette and Dutch investigate the murder of an overprotective father. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Shawn Ryan, Scott Brazil
Network
FX
Rating
TV-MA (L|V)
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 15, 2005