The Shield - S3E1

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Playing Tight

Series 3, episode 1

Written by Kurt Sutter, Shawn Ryan

Directed by Clark Johnson

Originally Aired On: Tuesday, 09 March 2004

Episode Rating: 4 star rating

The Strike team's attempt to play by the book comes to an abrupt end when they discover that two gangs, the Byz Latz and the One-Niners, are attempting to alter the balance of power by acquiring MP5s. Claudette and Dutch investigate the murders and feet decapitation of four Armenian men by the Armenian Mob in their search for the stolen cash from the money train. Meanwhile, Danny, who is doing temp work at a high school while waiting for an appeal, discovers she might be able to get her old job back.

Cast

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
Image for CCH PounderCCH PounderDet. Claudette Wyms
Brian J. WhiteDet. Tavon Garris
Autumn ChiklisCassidy Mackey
Joel RosenthalMatthew Mackey
Melanie MyersPaula
Image for Cathy Cahlin RyanCathy Cahlin RyanCorrine Mackey
Image for David Rees SnellDavid Rees SnellDet. Ronnie Gardocki
Vincent AngellOwen Thigpen
Michele HicksMara Sewell
Matt CorboyRay Carlson
Matt GeraldTommy Hisk
Frankie RodriguezDiagur
Nigel GibbsAssistant Chief Roy Phillips
Aris AlvaradoNoa
Wiley M. PickettLex
Rico BuenoJesse
Vick SabitjianPetrus
Jay BrownBiff
Juan CarlosSpotter
Edward Rodrigo DiazArno
Sheila-SheilaArno's wife
Sean Jeffrey JonesGuy
Hunter BodineHenry
Herzl TobeyArmin Chorekian
Chris WilliamsAgent Quigley
David RaibonVan Bro
Cal GibsonAlbert
Caroline MaceyDoctor's Daughter