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    The Shield

    Ain't That a Shame

    • Episode aired Jun 14, 2005
    • TV-MATV-MA
    • 1h
    IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    907
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    S4.E13
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    • E13
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    Glenn Close and Michael Chiklis in The Shield (2002)
    CrimeDramaThriller

    Monica asks Vic to find a way to hold Antwon Mitchell responsible for the murder of two Farmington cops.Monica asks Vic to find a way to hold Antwon Mitchell responsible for the murder of two Farmington cops.Monica asks Vic to find a way to hold Antwon Mitchell responsible for the murder of two Farmington cops.

    IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    907
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Stephen Kay
    • Writers
      • Shawn Ryan(story by)
      • Kurt Sutter(story by)
      • Glen Mazzara(teleplay by)
    • Stars
      • Michael Chiklis
      • Glenn Close
      • Catherine Dent
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Stephen Kay
    • Writers
      • Shawn Ryan(story by)
      • Kurt Sutter(story by)
      • Glen Mazzara(teleplay by)
    • Stars
      • Michael Chiklis
      • Glenn Close
      • Catherine Dent
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    • 2User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Glenn Close in The Shield (2002)
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    Michael Chiklis, David Rees Snell, and Melanie Myers in The Shield (2002)
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    Michael Chiklis
    Michael Chiklis
    • Vic Mackeyas Vic Mackey
    Glenn Close
    Glenn Close
    • Monica Rawlingas Monica Rawling
    Catherine Dent
    Catherine Dent
    • Danni Soferas Danni Sofer
    Walton Goggins
    Walton Goggins
    • Shane Vendrellas Shane Vendrell
    Michael Jace
    Michael Jace
    • Julien Loweas Julien Lowe
    Kenny Johnson
    Kenny Johnson
    • Curtis Lemanskyas Curtis Lemansky
    Jay Karnes
    Jay Karnes
    • Holland Wagenbachas Holland Wagenbach
    Benito Martinez
    Benito Martinez
    • David Acevedaas David Aceveda
    CCH Pounder
    CCH Pounder
    • Claudette Wymsas Claudette Wyms
    Cathy Cahlin Ryan
    Cathy Cahlin Ryan
    • Corrine Mackeyas Corrine Mackey
    David Rees Snell
    David Rees Snell
    • Ronnie Gardockias Ronnie Gardocki
    José Zúñiga
    José Zúñiga
    • Ginoas Gino
    • (as Jose Zuniga)
    Nigel Gibbs
    Nigel Gibbs
    • Assistant Chief Roy Phillipsas Assistant Chief Roy Phillips
    Onahoua Rodriguez
    Onahoua Rodriguez
    • Emolia Melendezas Emolia Melendez
    Kevin Cooney
    Kevin Cooney
    • DEA Captain Lambertias DEA Captain Lamberti
    Melody Garrett
    • Supervisoras Supervisor
    Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson
    • Antwon Mitchellas Antwon Mitchell
    Melanie Myers
    • Paulaas Paula
    • Director
      • Stephen Kay
    • Writers
      • Shawn Ryan(story by) (teleplay by)
      • Kurt Sutter(story by)
      • Glen Mazzara(teleplay by)
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    Storyline

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    Monica asks Vic to find a way to hold Antwon Mitchell responsible for the murder of two Farmington cops.
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    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Thriller
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      • TV-MA
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      This episode was originally supposed to be directed by Scott Brazil but he was unable to do it due to illness so Stephen Kay stepped up.
    • Quotes

      Vic Mackey: [about Juan] Someone in county went Mr. Universe on his skull.

    • Soundtracks
      The Shield Theme
      Written and Performed by Vivian Romero, Ness Bautista, and Rodney Alejandro

    User reviews2

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    Top review
    Probably the best episode of the whole show
    I was astonished by Glenn Close's performance from the first episode of the fourth season. She would have deserved an Emmy Award for her astounding performance as a police captain. She is absolutely outstanding, awesome in this character, a man leading woman, tough, rough, ruthless but so human in the same time. And this very ending episode reveals her in a more poignant way. I was literally smashed, devastated by her performance, I mean the last scene between her and Mackey. Whao!!!! If there would be a season, all time favourites in all the series I have seen, that would be this one.

    I don't know what to say more, I am speechless.

    Glenn Close has never been better. Never.
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    • Jan 26, 2017

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 14, 2005 (United States)
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    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • MiddKid Productions
      • Fox Television Studios
      • Sony Pictures Television International
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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