The Shield
Pilot
Season 1, Episode 1 · Aired 2002-03-12
Synopsis
A politically ambitious LAPD captain comes up against a streetwise detective who isn't above bending the rules in his effort to fight crime as he enriches himself and his men.
In the series
This episode is part of The Shield (2002–2008) on FX.
Dirty cops, dirtier bargains — basic cable grows fangs.
Key cast
- Michael Chiklis as Vic Mackey
- Walton Goggins as Shane Vendrell
- CCH Pounder as Claudette Wyms
- Benito Martinez as David Aceveda
- Jay Karnes as Holland Wagenbach
- Kenny Johnson as Curtis Lemansky