The Shield
Blowback
Season 1, Episode 5 · Aired 2002-04-09
Synopsis
David insists that Vic take uniformed cops in with them to bust an Armenian gang's drug delivery. After the bust, Julien sees the Team take a portion of the drugs for themselves. But in the end Shane ends up having the drugs and the vehicle they're in stolen from them. While the search for the drugs and the truck goes on, Mackey learns that his son is autistic.
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