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 5 episodes
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As racial tension in the area escalates, the Strike Team attempts to end a race war, while Claudette and Dutch investigate a riot at a high school. Meanwhile, an Internal Affairs officer begins his investigation of Vic and the Strike Team by first zeroing in on Lem. A pregnant Danny refuses to reveal the identity of the father, and Julien begins training a rookie cop named Tina Hanlon.
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Directed by D.J. CarusoWritten by Kurt SutterGuest stars Paula Garcés, David Marciano, Melanie Myers, Jeff Bowser, Jesse Garcia, Allen Maldonado, Forest Whitaker, Onahoua Rodriguez
During an interrogation, Kavanaugh reviews the Strike Team’s corrupt past and attempts to weaken Lem’s loyalty to Vic by bringing up the connection to Terry’s murder. Meanwhile, the Strike Team investigates a multiple homicide. Dutch and Claudette suspect that a minister might have been involved in an attempted murder. Tina gets in over her head while on duty with Julien.
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Directed by Guy FerlandWritten by Charles H. Eglee, Adam FierroGuest stars Paula Garcés, David Marciano, Lobo Sebastian, Larry Jenkins, Miguel Nájera, Luis Villalta, Kalena Coleman, Robert Covarrubias
The Strike Team tries to develop a strategy to deflect the Internal Affairs investigation as Vic finally comes face to face with Kavanaugh. Meanwhile, Tina goes undercover to help take down a sex-trafficking ring; and friction between Claudette and Dutch deepens when she reopens one of their past cases.
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Directed by Stephen KayWritten by Glen Mazzara, Scott RosenbaumGuest stars Paula Garcés, David Marciano, Laura Harring, Stephen Hornyak, Jesse Garcia, Joe Gerety, Allen Maldonado, Julia Vera
With the IAD investigation in full force, Vic seeks legal representation from Becca Doyle for the Strike Team. Also, a suspicious Vic decides to confront Emolia after he begins to doubt her loyalty to him. Meanwhile, Dutch and Claudette investigate the ghastly murder of a pregnant woman. Tina continues to make mistakes while on duty.
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Directed by Guy FerlandWritten by Sarah FainGuest stars Paula Garcés, David Marciano, Nashawn Kearse, Laura Harring, Sahara Garey, Benita Andre, Joe Stevens, Terrance Ellis
Via a bug planted in the clubhouse, Kavanaugh monitors the Strike Team as they investigate an illegal prescription drug ring that is proving to be deadly for the people of Farmington. While working on a missing person’s case, Dutch attempts find out what Claudette is hiding.
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Directed by Philip G. AtwellWritten by Kurt Sutter, Renee Palyo, Tony SoltisGuest stars Paula Garcés, David Marciano, Pasha D. Lychnikoff, Laura Harring, Cullen Douglas, Luis Villalta, Said Faraj, Jennifer Echols
As the Strike Team is preoccupied with gang violence, Kavanaugh decides to make the Barn his base of operations. An evasive serial killer from Dutch and Claudette’s past reenters their life. Meanwhile, additional strain is placed on their working relationship when Tina learns something personal about Julien.
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Directed by Michael ChiklisWritten by Charles H. Eglee, Ted GriffinGuest stars Paula Garcés, David Marciano, Laura Harring, Luis Villalta, Jessa French, Vien Hong, J.J. Boone, Joe Camareno
Claudette further aggravates her illness as she continues to aggressively interrogate Kleavon Gardner. The Strike Team works with the Chief of a citywide task force to investigate the murder of a drug dealer’s girlfriend and her daughter. Meanwhile, Kavanaugh attempts to discover how Vic acquired the $65,000 that was given to Corrine, and Ronnie is up next for questioning in the IAD investigation.
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Directed by Dean WhiteWritten by Adam Fierro, Emily LewisGuest stars Paula Garcés, David Marciano, Laura Harring, Paul Ben-Victor, Frank Alvarez, J.J. Boone, John Hillard, Jackson Kuehn
Kavanaugh seeks the help of Antwon Mitchell in his ongoing quest to take down the Strike Team. In the midst of this, Kavanaugh has a lot on his mind as his ex-wife reenters the picture, and he reluctantly agrees to let Vic send Emolia undercover to infiltrate a Salvadoran gang that is stockpiling grenades.
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Directed by D.J. CarusoWritten by Scott Rosenbaum, Shawn RyanGuest stars Paula Garcés, David Marciano, De'Angelo Wilson, Gina Torres, Melanie Myers, Ray Proscia, Eric Christie, Forest Whitaker
The Strike Team attempts to make bail for Lem who is now in jail, but they discover that Kavanaugh has frozen their accounts. Claudette returns to work to help Dutch investigate the murder of a man who’s body was found in the dumpster. Meanwhile, Tina jeopardizes her future at the Barn after she endangers the life of an undercover detective. Corrine confronts Danny about Vic’s unfaithfulness and the identity of the baby’s father.
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Directed by Dean WhiteWritten by Glen Mazzara, Sarah FainGuest stars Paula Garcés, David Marciano, Laura Harring, Montae Russell, Laurence Mason, Gary 'G. Thang' Johnson, E. Roger Mitchell, Christopher May
To the dismay of his friends, a weary Lem is thinking about accepting a deal from the D.A. where he has to plead guilty to the heroin charges. With no other choice, Vic reluctantly meets with Antwon in order to ensure Lem’s safety in prison. Meanwhile, unforeseen circumstances that are beyond Claudette and Dutch’s control might cause irrevocable damage to their friendship.
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Directed by Gwyneth Horder-PaytonWritten by Kurt Sutter, Charles H. EgleeGuest stars Paula Garcés, David Marciano, Derek Webster, Derk Cheetwood, Laura Harring, Gina Torres, Sticky Fingaz, John Cygan
As Vic prepares to help Lem get out of the country to begin a new life in Mexico; Kavanaugh and Aceveda attempt to capitalize on the situation by using this as means to try to take down the leader of the Strike Team. Dutch decides to file for a transfer. Meanwhile, Shane tries to cut off the investigation by taking extreme measures and Danny finally confronts the father of her child.
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Directed by Stephen KayWritten by Shawn Ryan, Adam FierroGuest stars Paula Garcés, David Marciano, Ally Walker, Laura Harring, Melanie Myers, Ammar Daraiseh, Yul L. Spencer, Lance Irwin
