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 3 episodes
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The Strike Team's attempt to play by the book comes to an abrupt end when they discover that the Byz Latz and the One-Niners are attempting to alter the balance of power by acquiring MP5s. Meanwhile, Claudette and Dutch investigate the murders and foot severance of Armenian men by the Armenian mob, a case that draws them closer to the truth behind the money train robbery.
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Directed by Clark JohnsonWritten by Shawn Ryan, Kurt SutterGuest stars Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Chris Williams, Cal Gibson, Herzl Tobey, Hunter Bodine, Aris Alvarado, Wiley M. Pickett
Vic decides to use some of the money train robbery cash during a gun-running sting operation, but after it goes awry, tension within the Strike Team begins to mount as its members attempt to rectify Vic's mistake. Meanwhile, Dutch and Claudette seek the help of a college student named Esteban who was the only survivor in the murder of two Latino gang members.
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Directed by Clark JohnsonWritten by Charles H. Eglee, Kim ClementsGuest stars Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Jeremy Ray Valdez, Guillermo Díaz, Ron Canada, Amaris Dupree, Matt Gerald, Sticky Fingaz
A prostitute and friend to the late Connie named Farrah seeks the help of Vic in an effort to bring down her pimp. After failing to convince Vic to help her, Farrah goes to Claudette, who assigns Vic to the case against his wishes. Meanwhile, Dutch investigates the rape of an elderly woman.
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Directed by Scott BrazilWritten by Scott Rosenbaum, Adam FierroGuest stars Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Mageina Tovah, Efrain Figueroa, Brent Sexton, Jeanette Miller, Rudy Moreno, Heather McPhaul
The newly arrived Decoy Squad and the Strike Team go head to head in the investigation to solve a car-jacking case. Dutch gets in over his head on an attempted murder case.
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Directed by Scott BrazilWritten by Glen MazzaraGuest stars Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Mae Mercer, Tim DeZarn, Tangie Ambrose, T.J. Hall, Kiran Rao, Eric Lange
Vic struggles with Claudette's new supervision of the Strike Team. Marked bills lead Aceveda and a federal agent closer to the truth about the Armenian money-train heist in an episode with a recurring motif of people not reporting crimes against them.
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Directed by Nick GomezWritten by Shawn Ryan, Kurt SutterGuest stars Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Al Santos, Afemo Omilami, Kurt Caceres, Hunter Bodine, Peggy Miley, Baadja-Lyne Odums
When the ex-wife and child of Julien's former partner, Tommy, are murdered, Tommy becomes a suspect, prompting Julien to team up with Mackey to conduct their own investigation. Elsewhere, Shane goes undercover to catch a group attacking gay prostitutes, and Claudette and Dutch investigate a rape case against Aceveda's orders.
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Directed by Félix AlcaláWritten by Charles H. Eglee, Kim ClementsGuest stars Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Jim Zulevic, Willam Belli, Tommy Hinkley, J.C. MacKenzie, Camillia Monet, Nina Barry
Vic and the Strike Team decide to take risky measures to protect themselves from being linked to the Money Train heist. Unfortunately, their plan is interrupted when one of Vic's open cases is suddenly linked to a Narco Corrido song.
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Directed by Peter HortonWritten by Adam FierroGuest stars Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Natalie Zea, Luis Robledo, Ken Garcia, Bunnie Rivera, Nicki Micheaux, Gareth Williams
An oversight puts Waylon and Trish in serious danger during an undercover job and Claudette is to blame. Meanwhile, Tommy makes a drastic decision when he realizes nobody in the Barn can help him get back on the job.
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Directed by Guy FerlandWritten by Charles H. Eglee, Diego GutierrezGuest stars David Rees Snell, Paula Jai Parker, Natalie Zea, Khary Payton, Matt Gerald, Max Hernández, Jernard Burks, Cheryl Francis Harrington
When two high profile murders are linked to each other, Aceveda orders Wyms to get the entire Barn involved before gang and racial violence breaks out. Mackey uses the case to leverage himself and the Strike Team back into the streets of Farmington.
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Directed by Michael ChiklisWritten by Kurt SutterGuest stars Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Noel Gugliemi, Paul Benjamin, Camillia Monet, Dwayne L. Barnes, Vincent Angell, Rashaan Nall
Aceveda finds himself in a near fatal confrontation, and enlists Vic to help him take down the suspects in order to help service his own personal agenda. Meanwhile after losing her position of power, Claudette rejoins Dutch on the search for the cuddler rapist as they get a stunning break in the case.
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Directed by Dean WhiteWritten by Kim ClementsGuest stars Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Larry Sullivan, Delane Matthews, Kurt Caceres, Camillia Monet, Clark Gregg, Rif Hutton
During a routine bust on bangers, Vic and the Team discover a money laundering ring that reaches far and wide in the crime community. Meanwhile, Dutch takes the chilling confession of the man who was arrested in the serial-rape case, and Danny goes undercover.
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Directed by David MametWritten by Glen MazzaraGuest stars Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Lionel Mark Smith, Natalie Zea, Delane Matthews, Vicellous Shannon, Clark Gregg, Sandy Mulvihill
When Aceveda assigns The Strike Team to serve a high risk warrant against a mob killer to service his political agenda, they find themselves embroiled in a hostile struggle with the Korean community. Now the Team must find out how to put an end to the situation before they end up casualties of a racial fued. Meanwhile, one of Vic's informants works with Danny on finding stolen chairs, while having eyes for her.
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Directed by Scott BrazilWritten by Scott Rosenbaum, Adam FierroGuest stars Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Natalie Zea, Daniel Dae Kim, Lydia Look, Rif Hutton, Douglas Roberts, Tom Yi
When a mole in the treasury department is discovered and the framed suspect in the Armenian money train robbery turns up missing, the Strike team race to find the suspect before their cover is blown. Meanwhile, Claudette attempts to make amends with the Decoy Squad by going undercover to help them on a case.
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Directed by Guy FerlandWritten by Kurt Sutter, Charles H. EgleeGuest stars Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Ric Drasin, Natalie Zea, Jon Ecklund, Nicki Micheaux, Gareth Williams, Mo McRae
With an Armenian hit-man hot on their trail, the Strike team sweeps the streets of the Armenian community to find him before he finds them. After catching a break, Aceveda's suspicions grow about the Strike Team's involvement with the Money Train robbery. Meanwhile, Dutch and Claudette investigate a case that could repeal hundreds of convictions, which leaves Claudette having to choose between her conscience and her career.
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Directed by Stephen KayWritten by Scott RosenbaumGuest stars Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, Angela Sarafyan, Stana Katic, Anthony Azizi, Andrew Borba, Karmin Murcelo, Marcos A. Ferraez
When Aceveda confirms that the Strike Team is the target of an Armenian mob hit, Mackey must take matters into his own hands. Meanwhile, Whym's career is on the line when she disobeys Aceveda's orders to put a case to rest that may prove the innocence of convicted felons.
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Directed by Scott BrazilWritten by Glen Mazzara, Shawn RyanGuest stars Cathy Cahlin Ryan, David Rees Snell, André 3000, Michael Benyaer, Stana Katic, Melanie Myers, Michael Tomlinson, Yasmine Delawari
