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 2 episodes
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While Vic continues his search for Corrine and their children, the Strike Team allow more drugs into Farmington through a corrupt connection. But when their latest shipment turns bad, they head to Tijuana to uncover the culprit behind the poisoned cocaine. Meanwhile, Dutch and Claudette try to track down the man responsible for "fire-necklacing" the leaders of two separate gangs.
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Directed by Scott BrazilWritten by Glen Mazzara, Shawn RyanGuest stars David Rees Snell, Elizabeth Rodriguez, Jonathan Higgins, Cedric Pendleton, Maurice Chasse, Kristen Bell, Emilio Rivera, Danny Pino
As Vic gets closer to finding his family, the Strike Team focus their attention to Armadillo after he burns down Tio's business, an act that threatens to expose Vic's protection racket. As Claudette gets closer to the truth about Vic's connection to Tio, Dutch is accompanied by the civilian auditor to solve the murder of a meter maid, while Danny and Julien intervene between two feuding neighbors.
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Directed by John BadhamWritten by Kurt SutterGuest stars Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Daniel Curtis Lee, Cedric Pendleton, Dylan Haggerty, Navid Negahban, Lisa Renee Pitts, Rafael J. Noble
Still fuming from the murder of Tio and his brawl with Armadillo, Vic takes a day off to reconnect with his old partner, and soon sets out to help him get revenge against the thug whose complaint forced him into retirement. Meanwhile, an amputated arm sends Dutch and Claudette in search of the sadomasochistic criminal behind the torture and mutilation of a woman who may still be alive, and tensions brew between Danny and Julien after Julien fails to back up Danny's side of the shooting to IAD.
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Directed by Guy FerlandWritten by Scott RosenbaumGuest stars Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Marc Vann, Garland Whitt, Susan Santiago, Donielle Artese, Melanie Lynskey, Lucinda Jenney
Now that Vic is back to work, he and Shane go undercover as dirty cops to find the man behind a robbery and murder. Dutch and Claudette track down an old rival of Claudette's after a turned-in gun is found connected to an unsolved case, while Aceveda assigns Julien and Danny to watch over a Korean parish in an attempt to secure the Asian vote in the election.
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Directed by Peter HortonWritten by Reed SteinerGuest stars Cathy Cahlin Ryan, Shaun Duke, Esther K. Chae, Chris Payne Gilbert, Don Maloney, Mario Prado Jr., Veena Bidasha, Lucinda Jenney
Grade school heroin dealing prompts Vic to increase his efforts to bring down Armadillo, while Dutch and Claudette help a woman track down her Alzheimer's-addled mother.
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Directed by Terrence O'HaraWritten by Kim ClementsGuest stars David Rees Snell, Andi Chapman, Emilio Rivera, David Jean Thomas, Danny Pino, Jamie Anne Allman, Camillia Monet, Monnae Michaell
The Barn mobilizes to investigate a massacre at a women's shelter, while Aceveda spends a day on the streets with Julien as the pair attempt to recover a child's stolen bicycle.
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Directed by Scott BrazilWritten by Glen Mazzara, Shawn RyanGuest stars Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Matthew Glave, Matthew John Armstrong, Veena Bidasha, Corey Pearson, Jon Huertas, Shawn Woods
Vic and the Strike Team begin to prepare for the money train takedown, even though Armadillo's greenlight still has them on their toes. After embarrassing the department with the Bob and Marcy case, Dutch is forced to take any action necessary to prove himself in a new homicide, while Vic sets out to stop the abuse of a neighbor by her violent boyfriend, and Danny finally makes a stand against Yassirah.
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Directed by Scott WinantWritten by Scott RosenbaumGuest stars Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Nichole Hiltz, Melanie Lynskey, Keith Diamond, Karen Malina White, Marguerite MacIntyre, Mike Bruner
When Vic discovers that Ronnie has been burned as payback, the rest of the team set their sights on taking Armadillo off the streets for good. Meanwhile, Claudette makes headway on her investigation into Vic after a conversation with Corrine, and Dutch takes Danny under his wing as they attempt to track down the suspect of a Thai Town beating.
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Directed by Paris BarclayWritten by Kurt SutterGuest stars Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Danny Pino, Marguerite MacIntyre, Sung Kang, Michael Sean Tighe, Frank Gallegos, Philippe Bergeron
Flashback to the first day of the Barn. Under pressure to get results, Vic and the newly-formed Strike Team make an impression on the streets. Dutch and Claudette realize they make a good team, and Aceveda discovers he doesn't have as much power as he thought he would.
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Directed by Peter HortonWritten by Glen Mazzara, Shawn RyanGuest stars Cathy Cahlin Ryan, Jamie Anne Allman, Ray Baker, Reed Diamond, Walter Jones, Richard Yniguez, Karlton Johnson, Dayo Ade
When Lanie's report on the Barn is leaked to the press early, everyone fears the prospect of losing their jobs, including Aceveda, who's mentioned as the reason for most of the precinct's problems. Meanwhile, Gilroy skips bail and winds up on Vic's doorstep looking for help, forcing Vic and Shane to deal with him while Lem shows Strike Team newcomer Tavon the ropes; and Claudette faces some of her own demons as she and Dutch try to uncover the culprit behind a possible robbery/homicide, while Danny comes to a startling realization.
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Directed by Davis GuggenheimWritten by Reed SteinerGuest stars Cathy Cahlin Ryan, John Diehl, Seidy López, Cory Hardrict, Erick Carrillo, Cristos, Lucinda Jenney, Deji LaRay
With Ronnie's face healed, he comes up with an improved plan to take down the Money Train, and the Strike Team is all in. Unfortunately, a federal criminal comes back to Farmington, and the Team has to use every connection and resource to bring him in before Lanie submits her final report. Meanwhile, Dutch and Claudette investigate the rape of a young girl, and an old friend from the past reappears to make Julien's life hell.
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Directed by Brad AndersonWritten by James Manos Jr., Kim ClementsGuest stars Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Lucinda Jenney, Mark Rolston, Jeff Kober, Ashley Bashioum, Diane Ayala Goldner, Else Fisher
While the Strike Team puts the finishing touches on the money train takedown, Vic works with Dutch and Claudette to find a missing child, while David gets an unwanted visit from the Chief and Julien is harassed by some of the other officers after Tomas outs him in front of them.
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Directed by Félix AlcaláWritten by Glen MazzaraGuest stars Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Frank Grillo, Brent Roam, Joel Bissonnette, Roy Fegan, Don McManus, Conn Barrett
When a gang execution hits close to home for Claudette, Vic, Tavon, and Dutch work together to find the culprit before anyone else gets hurt. Shane, Lem, and Ronnie are forced to choose between hitting the money train without Vic or letting it go. As Aceveda prepares for the city council election, Danny receives some life-changing news, and the harassment inflicted upon Julien reaches a whole new level.
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Directed by Scott BrazilWritten by Shawn RyanGuest stars Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Frank Grillo, Camillia Monet, Tracie Thoms, Dominic Comperatore, Gilbert Glenn Brown, Darris Love
