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Internal Affairs investigates the shooting death of Det. Crowley, but Aceveda starts his own investigation. Meanwhile, Claudette and Dutch investigate the shooting of a churro vendor that ends up in the Strike Team busting up a gang initiation. Add a recap »

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Writers:: Shawn Ryan

Director:: Gary Fleder

Stars:: Kenneth Johnson (Detective Curtis "Lemonhead" Lemansky); Benito Martinez (Councilman David Aceveda); Catherine Dent (Officer Danielle "Danny" Sofer); Walton Goggins (Detective Shane Vendrell); Michael Jace (Officer Julien Lowe); Jay Karnes (Detective Holland "Dutch" Wagenbach); Michael Chiklis (Detective Vic Mackey); CCH Pounder (Detective Claudette Wyms)

Recurring Role:: David Rees Snell (Detective Ronnie Gardocki); Cathy Cahlin Ryan (Corrine Mackey); John Diehl (Assistant Chief Ben Gilroy); Joel Rosenthal (Matthew Mackey)

Guest Star:: Valeri Ross (Two-Time's mother); Nate Reese (Reverend); Dianna Miranda (Betty); Joyce Guy (Nadine); David Raibon (Van Bro); Juan Diego (Yancy); Juan Garcia (Moses Hernandez); Jorge-Luis Pallo (Gang leader); Roberto Montesinos (Felix); Marita De Lara (911 Operator); Pablo Santos (Olman); Marisol Ramirez (Ramona); Monique Lea (Gladys); Frank Grillo (Officer Paul Jackson); April Grace (Frances Housely); Iona Morris (Ida); Guy Torry (Marlon Demeral); Reed Diamond (Detective Terry Crowley)

This is one of the first times we see Vic's "Strike Team" trademark card. edit »
Several officers keep having the black tape across their badges appear and disappear throughout the episode. Tradition says that they remain on the badge for at least three days, regardless. edit »

Kenneth Johnson joins the cast as Detective Curtis "Lemonhead" Lemansky, while Terry is reduced to a Guest Star role after his death. edit »

Danny: Where the hell were you last night?
Julien: What do you mean?
Danny: Detective Crowley got shot. I left you a message.
Julien: Yeah, I got it.
Danny: So?
Julien: So...you didn't say anything about me having to come down.
Danny: I shouldn't have to. A fellow officer was dying in that hospital.
Julien: I said a pray for him.
Danny: A pray?
Julien: Yeah!
(Danny stares at him)
Julien: What? I've been on the job three weeks, I didn't even know that guy.
Danny: Rule number one, he was a cop. That means you knew him. edit »
(After Julien knocks over a churro stand)
Claudette: This is how murderers go free! edit »
(Watching a kid get beat to join a gang.)
Gangbanger: Bienvenido a La Vida!
Julien: What's he saying?
Danny: Welcome to the life. edit »

Matthew: To Infinity And Beyond!

The line Matthew shouts as Vic comes out of his flashback is a reference to the character Buzz Lightyear of Toy Story fame. edit »

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rockin01
member since: Feb 13, 2007
Our Gang
The Bottom Line: "Average"
After the action-packed gut punch of the pilot, yours truly was ready for more of the same. This episode, while a decent entry, was a slower-paced character development piece. Not that that's a bad thing... ...Continue »
07/24/07 07:55pm | report abuse
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cavanagh15
member since: Dec 26, 2004
Our Gang
The Bottom Line: "Average"
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05/30/07 10:55pm | report abuse
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ianguyman
member since: Feb 19, 2005
Our Gang
The Bottom Line: "Character development"
The second episode of The Shield picks up where the first one left off. Though it doesn't have as much action it is still a great episode. ...Continue »
04/14/07 04:27pm | report abuse
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orallukeaplacia
member since: Aug 18, 2004
Our Gang
The Bottom Line: "Average"
1st apperance of Gilroy and Matthew. ...Continue »
01/13/07 07:56pm | report abuse
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ig123
member since: Mar 11, 2006
Our Gang
The Bottom Line: "Average"
Slow start, and this episode is sharing alot with episode 1. ...Continue »
09/04/06 01:46pm | report abuse