The Shield

Streaks And Tips

Season 3, Episode 4, Aired 3/30/04

Episode Summary

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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Detective Claudette Wyms
Michael Chiklis

Detective Vic Mackey
Jay Karnes

Detective Holland "Dutch" Wagenbach

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I have just one question: Does "Whooooooo!!" qualify as a review?

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By rockin01, Apr 03, 2011 Report Abuse

What an ep! I think this one cements Scott Brazil as the best Shield director ever; the entire installment is masterfully directed. Not to leave out the writer or the actors, either- this episode is another perfect storm where all of the elements come together perfectly to create something nearly flawless. How rare it is to see something like this on television.

I'm going to forego the usual plot synopsis and just heartily recommend this one to you as a don't-miss installment. I haven't seen the following episode yet, but I'm sure the events depicted here change everything. Can I say it again-----Whoooooo!!moreless

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By rockin01, Aug 17, 2007 Report Abuse

What an ep! I think this one cements Scott Brazil as the best Shield director ever; the entire installment is masterfully directed. Not to leave out the writer or the actors, either- this episode is another perfect storm where all of the elements come together perfectly to create something nearly flawless. How rare it is to see something like this on television.

I'm going to forego the usual plot synopsis and just heartily recommend this one to you as a don't-miss installment. I haven't seen the following episode yet, but I'm sure the events depicted here change everything. Can I say it again-----Whoooooo!!moreless

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Trivia
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- It would have been virtually impossible for Tavon to have been thrown from his van at the speed he was traveling--head through the windshield, yes--completely ejected, no. Edit
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- We find out in this episode that Shane and Vic have been working together for 7 years. Edit
- Deleted scenes for this episode on the Season 3 DVD include David finding the dead woman in the street, and Tavon trying to climb into his van. Edit
- This episode was the highest rated episode of Season 3. Edit
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- Dutch: I was trying something new. Trying a, you know, curveball to my fastball. Claudette: Don't tell me you played "bad cop." Dutch: Well, you weren't up there to stop me. Claudette: I know you could handle this. Ducth: Ninety percent of the time, yes. Ten percent, there's a connection. We'll, it's like you. Claudette: Please, don't say, I complete you. (Ducth stands stunned) Go up there and give it one more shot. Edit
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- Claudette: (to Dutch) Please don't say that I complete you. A reference to the movie Jerry Maguire. Edit