The Shield - S1E1

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Pilot

Series 1, episode 1

Written by Shawn Ryan

Directed by Clark Johnson

Originally Aired On: Tuesday, 12 March 2002

Episode Rating: 5 star rating

Pilot episode of the police drama, chronicling the turbulent day-to-day life of the Strike Team, a group of corrupt Los Angeles cops, and their put-upon captain. Aceveda learns a crack-addict father has sold his daughter for $200 to a paedophile to fund his self-destructive habit, and counts on team leader Vic Mackey to find her before it's too late. Starring Michael Chiklis, Benito Martinez and CCH Pounder.

Cast

Image for CCH PounderCCH PounderDet. Claudette Wyms
Image for Kenny JohnsonKenny JohnsonDet. Curtis "Lemonhead" Lemansky
Image for Benito MartinezBenito MartinezCouncilman David Aceveda
Image for Catherine DentCatherine DentOfficer Danielle "Danny" Sofer
Image for Walton GogginsWalton GogginsDet. Shane Vendrell
Reed DiamondDet. Terry Crowley
Image for Michael JaceMichael JaceOfficer Julien Lowe
Image for Jay KarnesJay KarnesDet. Holland "Dutch" Wagenbach
Image for Michael ChiklisMichael ChiklisDet. Vic Mackey
Jamie Anne AllmanConnie Reisler
Jodie L. GullettBooty
Image for Cathy Cahlin RyanCathy Cahlin RyanCorrine Mackey (Uncredited)
Denis ForestLonnie Reborg
Brian BooneGeorge Sawyer
Tamlyn TomitaWanda Higoshi
Jim OrtliebDr. Benard Grady
Max Perlich"Ponyboy" Harris
Ricki LopezMiguel Michael
Jeremiah BirkettHooper
Michael AuteriSgt. Peterson
Amy BollenbacherFran
Juan GarciaMoses Hernandez
Chelsey ColeJenny Reborg
Brooklyn McLinnDimitri
Yancey AriasJose Garcia
Andrea MarcellusJanet
Page KennedyLamar Tilton
Michael Reid MacKayMonty
Image for David Rees SnellDavid Rees SnellDet. Ronnie Gardocki (Uncredited)