The Shield

The final scene featuring Corrine and the kids - in which they have been relocated by ICE - is set in Rockford, Illinois. This is not explicitly stated in the scene; however, the U.S. Marshal mentions the Burpee Museum of Natural History and their juvenile dinosaur, nicknamed "Jane," located in Rockford. Series creator Shawn Ryan was born and raised in Rockford, IL.

Vic's full name is Victor Samuel Mackey.

The reflection of the camera can be seen in the glass behind Vic as he's talking to Corinne in the clubhouse.

Ronnie finds out the truth about Terry's death in this episode.

When Shane cuffed the gas station owner at the counter, he went to lock the door from the inside. However, after Shane finished interrogating the man, he busted out the gas station store by merely pushing the door as if it were open.

Antwon Mitchell says the title episode Chasing Ghosts to Vic in the episode.

The "previously on The Shield" line for this episode was spoken by former cast member Kenneth Johnson (Lem).

This marks the return of Sticky Fingaz as Kern Little who was last seen in the third season episode, Blood And Water. This episode also marks Sticky Fingaz's final appearance on "The Shield."

This episode marks Kleavon's return from Season 4. He is still under investigation by Dutch and Claudette for the murders of several women.

We find out in this episode that Claudette has Lupus, and has had the disease for 15 years. The recent use of medication is because the disease is now flaring up.

This episode confirms Pittario's death, which took place 3 months prior to this episode.

While Tina is wiring up for the sex-ring bust, Julien tells her that she is still on probation. This means that he chose to follow his own decision than listen to Danny about the brawl between the father and son.

In the scene where Vic throws away his retirement papers, a microphone can be seen at the top of the screen as Lem and Ronnie walk in.

Tina contaminates her first crime scene by stepping into a pool of blood inside the girls' bathroom in a high school. Julien is reminded by Claudette that "that's how murderers go free." He was taught that lesson the first time back in episode #2 of Season 1, "Our Gang."

The father of Danny's baby is being gambled on by the Farm as mentioned through and by the poster paper at the end of this episode. The poster is titled Danny Daddy Pool "who did the dirty deed". The names include

Vic: 3 checks
Shane: 4
Gilroy's Liver: (Hic)
Lem: 5
Dutchboy: 1
Monica Rawlings: 3
Happy Turkey Baster: 13
Ronnie: -1
Dirty Toilet Seat: 6
K-9 Unit: 5
Pearl Rabbit: 9
Rockford: 2
Buff: 3

In order to fulfill Vic's orders, Lem takes Pitarrio's stash to make sure Pitarrio tells where Angie's body is, in order to protect Shane. This leads directly to the main storyline of Season 5.

Aceveda's daughter has changed. It is a different girl.

Sara's hair keeps changing the way it's messed up between takes just before Aceveda kicks her out.

When Vic and his team arrive at the crime scene, a microphone can be seen at the top of the screen, shortly before Monica starts talking to them.

Dutch doesn't give Roger a real badge. He gives him one made by a security company.