The Shield

10 Best Episodes of The Shield - Season 6

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.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 02, 2023.

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The Shield - S6E8

#10 - The Math of the Wrath (Season 6 - Episode 8)

Vic learns about his true status at the Barn from Hiatt. Shane gets involved with the daughter of an Armenian mob boss. Claudette begins to question Hiatt's loyalty.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 304 votes.

The Shield - S6E4

#9 - The New Guy (Season 6 - Episode 4)

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Claudette gives Vic a chance to save his job if he agrees to train his potential replacement. An unsolved rape case from the past that Dutch and Claudette were working on resurfaces. Meanwhile, Aceveda meets someone that can help him further his political career.

The episode was rated 7.91 from 306 votes.

The Shield - S6E7

#8 - Exiled (Season 6 - Episode 7)

After Vic disowns him, Shane turns to the Armenian mob for help. Vic gets more involved with the San Marcos investigation, while Dutch and Billings are able to track down someone who survived the massacre.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 303 votes.

The Shield - S6E5

#7 - Haunts (Season 6 - Episode 5)

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After being badly beaten, Shane's life spirals even more out of control as his guilt continues to eat away at him and his marriage begins to fall apart. Vic and Ronnie try to learn who was responsible for Shane's attack. Meanwhile, under the new leadership of Kevin Hiatt, Claudette assigns the Strike Team to investigate the San Marcos murders. Dutch and Billings make progress in a serial rapist case.

The episode was rated 7.96 from 307 votes.

The Shield - S6E1

#6 - On the Jones (Season 6 - Episode 1)

With the Barn grieving over the loss of one of their own, Vic's out to avenge his friend's murder, but finds himself in the crosshairs of Kavanaugh. Claudette assigns the Strike Team to investigate the torching of a methadone clinic. Meanwhile, Julien and Tina look into a robbery/assault at a porno shop, and Dutch makes a horrifying discovery in San Marcos.

The episode was rated 8.08 from 316 votes.

The Shield - S6E3

#5 - Back to One (Season 6 - Episode 3)

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Consumed by bloodlust, Vic finally gets the chance to avenge his friend's murder, despite Shane's pleas against it. Meanwhile, Ronnie is assigned by Claudette to help Dutch and Billings investigate a robbery homicide at a pharmacy.

The episode was rated 8.08 from 312 votes.

The Shield - S6E2

#4 - Baptism by Fire (Season 6 - Episode 2)

Kavanaugh acquires what he needs in order to apprehend Vic who is preoccupied with getting revenge on Guardo. Claudette finds herself under the political microscope as a result of the San Marcos incident, and Danny receives some news about her future at the Barn.

The episode was rated 8.09 from 327 votes.

The Shield - S6E6

#3 - Chasing Ghosts (Season 6 - Episode 6)

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Vic redirects his attention to finding out who really killed Lem after he learns for certain that Guardo wasn't involved. The Strike Team investigates the murder of a politician's daughter. Later, Cassidy confronts her father about his unethical past.

The episode was rated 8.13 from 308 votes.

The Shield - S6E9

#2 - Recoil (Season 6 - Episode 9)

As progress is being made in the San Marcos investigation, Vic receives bad news about his career. Meanwhile, Shane and Diro become business partners as she prepares to take over the Armenian mob.

The episode was rated 8.21 from 306 votes.

The Shield - S6E10

#1 - Spanish Practices (Season 6 - Episode 10)

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Claudette notices Hiatt's mistake when he makes an arrest, and Billings delivers shocking news to the department. Vic forms an alliance with Aceveda, while he waits for his review board hearing. Meanwhile, Shane's life keeps spiraling out of control.

The episode was rated 8.37 from 323 votes.

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