The Shield (Season 7)

The law is just a suggestion.

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.

Coefficient of Drag (Episode 1) 8.9
Writer: Kurt Sutter
Air date: 2008-09-02
Runtime: 50 min
Overview: Vic challenges Shane and deals with threats to his family; a federal agent arrives in Farmington to investigate a recent wave of violence.
Snitch (Episode 2) 8.4
Writer: Gary Lennon
Air date: 2008-09-09
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: As a local gang war heats up, Vic positions himself as a valuable commodity to the warring parties; Corrine and Cassidy confront Vic.
Money Shot (Episode 3) 8.6
Writer: Adam Fierro
Air date: 2008-09-16
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: Vic works an angle to make himself valuable to the Armenian mob; Corrine finds herself in a surprising legal jam; Tina targets a producer of adult entertainment.
Genocide (Episode 4) 8.8
Writer: Lisa Randolph
Air date: 2008-09-23
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: The gang war erupts in unexpected ways that Vic cannot control; Dutch and Billings' homicide investigation grows into something more disturbing; Cassidy reaches out to Danny.
Game Face (Episode 5) 8.3
Writer: Charles H. Eglee
Air date: 2008-09-30
Runtime: 49 min
Overview: Claudette encounters a murderous old nemesis; Vic confronts Olivia about her political connections; Dutch's case gets personal.
Animal Control (Episode 6) 9.0
Writer: Angela Russo-Otstot
Air date: 2008-10-07
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: Vic sets into motion plans to end the gang threat as his relationship with Cassidy deteriorates; Dutch and Billings investigate a possible sleepwalking murderer.
Bitches Brew (Episode 7) 8.7
Writer: Charles H. Eglee
Air date: 2008-10-14
Runtime: 47 min
Overview: A prostitute from Vic's past is the key to taking down a violent drug dealer; Dutch worries about Claudette's health; Danny takes drastic measures to protect her child.
Parricide (Episode 8) 9.1
Writer: Kurt Sutter
Air date: 2008-10-21
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: A local priest may be protecting drug dealers; Dutch and Billings close in on attempted cop killers; Corrine learns uncomfortable truths about Vic.
Moving Day (Episode 9) 9.2
Writer: Adam Fierro
Air date: 2008-10-28
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Vic closes in on Shane, Mara and their sick young son; Claudette dismantles the Strike Team; Pezuela offers Acevada "assistance" for his mayoral campaign; Rita Denton (Frances Fisher) comes on to Dutch; and Billings' ex-wife and daughter are fearful when a registered sex offender moves into their neighborhood.
Party Line (Episode 10) 9.1
Writer: Angela Russo-Otstot
Air date: 2008-11-04
Runtime: 45 min
Overview: Vic and Ronnie are using up every last method, illegal or otherwise available; to find Shane. Mackey assures Aceveda that he still the main player to to take down Beltran as Pezuela connection. Corinne makes a decision about the last call with Mara. Meanwhile Aceveda has to prove himself to someone.
Petty Cash (Episode 11) 8.8
Writer: Charles H. Eglee
Air date: 2008-11-11
Runtime: 46 min
Overview: As everything falls into place for the sting operation to bring Vic down, Shane is desperate for money. Back at the Barn, Ronnie tries to intercept a blackmail package, and Aceveda begins to question Pezuela's "suicide."
Possible Kill Screen (Episode 12) 9.5
Writer: Adam Fierro
Air date: 2008-11-18
Runtime: 48 min
Overview: Olivia joins forces with the Strike Team to catch a Mexican drug king and his shipment. Meanwhile, Dutch cleans up Billings' mess, and the death of a woman associated with the Strike Team prompts an investigation by Claudette.
Family Meeting (Episode 13) 9.5
Writer: Shawn Ryan
Air date: 2008-11-25
Runtime: 72 min
Overview: The final act of Vic Mackey and his strike team.