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.
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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.
Season 1 episodes
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Politically ambitious new LAPD captain David Aceveda tries to crack corruption in Los Angeles' Farmington District by recruiting detective Terry Crowley to help him take down fellow detective Vic Mackey, leader of the Farmington precinct's Strike Team. As Vic and the Strike Team prepare for a dangerous night mission, detectives Holland "Dutch" Wagenbach and Claudette Wyms investigate a woman's murder, only to discover that her missing daughter has been sold off by the daughter's drug-addicted father to a child molester.
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Directed by Clark JohnsonWritten by Shawn RyanGuest stars Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Tamlyn Tomita, Jim Ortlieb, Max Perlich, Michael Reid MacKay, Denis Forest, Brian Boone
Following the murder of Terry, the Internal Affairs Division begins an investigation into his death, while Aceveda begins his own. Meanwhile, Dutch and Claudette investigate the shooting of a churro vendor that ends in the Barn's detectives busting up a gang initiation.
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Directed by Gary FlederWritten by Shawn RyanGuest stars Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Guy Torry, Iona Morris, Juan Garcia, Joyce Guy, April Grace, Frank Grillo
In a routine sweep, the Barn's detectives divvy up warrants. But when they cast their nets, they bring up far bigger fish than expected. While Vic holds a basketball star hostage to influence the outcome of an upcoming game, Dutch and Claudette nab an egotistical rapist out to impregnate as many women as possible.
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Directed by Clark JohnsonWritten by Glen MazzaraGuest stars Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Elimu Nelson, Kirk Baltz, Jenya Lano, Jamie Anne Allman, Brent Roam, Melanie Myers
Vic attempts to broker a peace agreement between two rival rappers after a dispute over an up-and-coming singer's success erupts in a gang war. Danny is attacked after identifying a shooter, Julien helps a woman whose son's body has been stolen, and Dutch and Claudette search for a missing migrant worker.
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Directed by Stephen GyllenhaalWritten by Kevin ArkadieGuest stars Cathy Cahlin Ryan, Mark Kiely, Dex Elliott Sanders, Marc McClure, Chene Lawson, Marlene Warfield, Walter Jones, John Diehl
After a bust on an Armenian gang's drug delivery, Julien sees the Strike Team take a portion of the drugs for themselves. Subsequently, the vehicle holding the drugs is stolen on Shane's watch, forcing Vic to track them down before Aceveda is able to pin the theft on him.
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Directed by Clark JohnsonWritten by Kurt SutterGuest stars Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Ken Davitian, Robert Miano, Amy Moon, Lee Cherry, Nina Barry, Brent Roam
When the body of a young hooker is found in the district, Dutch's theory about a serial killer preying on prostitutes proves true. Aceveda launches an all-out effort to find the killer before he strikes again, giving Dutch and Claudette the full resources of the Barn for 24 hours and the help of the FBI.
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Directed by D.J. CarusoWritten by Scott RosenbaumGuest stars David Rees Snell, Richard Portnow, Kim Miyori, Eduardo Antonio Garcia, Will McCormack, Jay Harrington, Kelvin Yu, Frank Merino
Vic's relationship with Shane becomes even more complicated when the pair team up with a detective from another precinct to investigate the murder of several gang member. Meanwhile, Dutch and Claudette bring in a psychic on a complaint from the son of one of her clients.
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Directed by D.J. CarusoWritten by Shawn RyanGuest stars Carlos Sanz, Miguel Pérez, Davenia McFadden, April Grace, Dee Freeman, Rick Gonzalez, Lance E. Nichols, John Diehl
Allegations against the Strike Team are front-page news, and the team is reassigned pending the investigation. Vic and Claudette find themselves following the trail of a deadly meth batch, while Shane and Dutch team up to investigate the unsolved murder of a widow's husband.
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Directed by Guy FerlandWritten by Glen MazzaraGuest stars Cathy Cahlin Ryan, Christopher Neiman, Johnny Whitworth, Derek Hamilton, K.K. Dodds, Jamie Anderson, Page Kennedy, Jeremiah Birkett
A planted gun in a truck-jacking case causes complications for the Strike Team, and Lem attempts to set things right. Meanwhile, the rift between Danny and Julien deepens, causing Aceveda to intervene, and Claudette deals with the mess of her family during a visit from her father and daughter.
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Directed by Leslie LibmanWritten by Kevin ArkadieGuest stars Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Tangi Miller, K.K. Dodds, Mystro Clark, Rolando Molina, Roscoe Lee Browne, Nina Barry
As Dutch uncovers a lead to the serial killer, a reporter's questions force Aceveda to explain problems he thought were buried fair in the past, while Vic assists Connie as she tries to quit crack cold-turkey in a desperate attempt to keep her son, leaving the other Strike Team members to investigate a strip-club mugging ring on their own.
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Directed by Nick GomezWritten by Scott Rosenbaum, Kurt SutterGuest stars Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Frank Grillo, Michael Kelly, Taryn Carter, Jazzmun, Sandra Purpuro, Nichole Hiltz
Vic and the Strike Team mediate a dispute between Rondell Robinson and the Nation of Islam, while Dutch and Claudette investigate a brutal home invasion in the district's Korean community.
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Directed by Scott BrazilWritten by Glen Mazzara, Kevin Arkadie, James Manos Jr.Guest stars Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Mailon Rivera, June Kyoto Lu, Katy Boyer, Sandra Purpuro, Sandy Mulvihill, Ralph Ahn
Aceveda turns to Claudette after a double homicide raises ire and fear within an ignored community. Vic is forced to help Gilroy avoid being implicated in a hit-and-run, while Shane and Lem follow the trail of a gunrunner with a penchant for cockfights.
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Directed by Guy FerlandWritten by Scott Rosenbaum, Kurt SutterGuest stars Cathy Cahlin Ryan, Tyra Ferrell, Carlos Mencia, Marquita Terry, Robert LaSardo, Dick Anthony Williams, Luis Saguar, Geoff Meed
In the aftermath of a riot, cops are being lured into ambush shootings by a rash of bogus 911 calls. Vic and Aceveda are forced to work together to stop the attacks and solve the problems in the Grove, while Gilroy attempts to pit the two against each other in an effort to save his own job.
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Directed by Scott BrazilWritten by Shawn RyanGuest stars Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Arlen Escarpeta, Malieek Straughter, Lana Parrilla, Cedric Pendleton, John Diehl, Melanie Myers
