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The Best Episodes of The Shield Season 7

Every episode of The Shield Season 7 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Shield Season 7!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Shield Season 7 Episode 13 - Family Meeting
    9.7/10(5238 votes)

    S7:E13

    The final act of Vic Mackey and his strike team.

    Director:Clark Johnson
    Writer:Shawn Ryan

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  2. The Shield Season 7 Episode 12 - Possible Kill Screen
    9.5/10(3182 votes)

    S7:E12

    Olivia joins forces with the Strike Team to catch a Mexican drug king and his shipment. Meanwhile, Dutch cleans up Billings' mess, and the death of a woman associated with the Strike Team prompts an investigation by Claudette.

    Director:Billy Gierhart
    Writers:Adam Fierro, Evan Bleiweiss

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  3. The Shield Season 7 Episode 8 - Parricide
    9.2/10(2597 votes)

    S7:E8

    A local priest may be protecting drug dealers; Dutch and Billings close in on attempted cop killers; Corrine learns uncomfortable truths about Vic.

    Director:Guy Ferland
    Writers:Kurt Sutter, Gary Lennon

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  4. The Shield Season 7 Episode 6 - Animal Control
    8.8/10(2028 votes)

    S7:E6

    Vic sets into motion plans to end the gang threat as his relationship with Cassidy deteriorates; Dutch and Billings investigate a possible sleepwalking murderer.

    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writers:John Hlavin, Angela Russo-Otstot

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  5. The Shield Season 7 Episode 10 - Party Line
    8.7/10(2009 votes)

    S7:E10

    Vic and Ronnie are using up every last method, illegal or otherwise available; to find Shane. Mackey assures Aceveda that he still the main player to to take down Beltran as Pezuela connection. Corinne makes a decision about the last call with Mara. Meanwhile Aceveda has to prove himself to someone.

    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writers:John Hlavin, Angela Russo-Otstot

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  6. The Shield Season 7 Episode 1 - Coefficient of Drag
    8.5/10(2017 votes)

    S7:E1

    Vic challenges Shane and deals with threats to his family; a federal agent arrives in Farmington to investigate a recent wave of violence.

    Director:Guy Ferland
    Writer:Kurt Sutter

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  7. The Shield Season 7 Episode 9 - Moving Day
    8.5/10(1966 votes)

    S7:E9

    Vic closes in on Shane, Mara and their sick young son; Claudette dismantles the Strike Team; Pezuela offers Acevada "assistance" for his mayoral campaign; Rita Denton (Frances Fisher) comes on to Dutch; and Billings' ex-wife and daughter are fearful when a registered sex offender moves into their neighborhood.

    Director:Rohn Schmidt
    Writers:Adam Fierro, Lisa Randolph

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  8. The Shield Season 7 Episode 11 - Petty Cash
    8.4/10(1972 votes)

    S7:E11

    As everything falls into place for the sting operation to bring Vic down, Shane is desperate for money. Back at the Barn, Ronnie tries to intercept a blackmail package, and Aceveda begins to question Pezuela's "suicide."

    Director:Craig Brewer
    Writers:Charles H. Eglee, Jameal Turner

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  9. The Shield Season 7 Episode 3 - Money Shot
    8.0/10(1833 votes)

    S7:E3

    Vic works an angle to make himself valuable to the Armenian mob; Corrine finds herself in a surprising legal jam; Tina targets a producer of adult entertainment.

    Director:Terrence O'Hara
    Writer:Adam Fierro

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  10. The Shield Season 7 Episode 4 - Genocide
    8.0/10(1828 votes)

    S7:E4

    The gang war erupts in unexpected ways that Vic cannot control; Dutch and Billings' homicide investigation grows into something more disturbing; Cassidy reaches out to Danny.

    Director:Dean White
    Writer:Lisa Randolph

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  11. The Shield Season 7 Episode 5 - Game Face
    7.9/10(1843 votes)

    S7:E5

    Claudette encounters a murderous old nemesis; Vic confronts Olivia about her political connections; Dutch's case gets personal.

    Director:Michael Chiklis
    Writer:Charles H. Eglee

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  12. The Shield Season 7 Episode 7 - Bitches Brew
    7.9/10(1930 votes)

    S7:E7

    A prostitute from Vic's past is the key to taking down a violent drug dealer; Dutch worries about Claudette's health; Danny takes drastic measures to protect her child.

    Director:Stephen Kay
    Writer:Charles H. Eglee

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  13. The Shield Season 7 Episode 2 - Snitch
    7.8/10(1828 votes)

    S7:E2

    As a local gang war heats up, Vic positions himself as a valuable commodity to the warring parties; Corrine and Cassidy confront Vic.

    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton
    Writer:Gary Lennon

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Season 7 Ratings Summary

"Family Meeting" is the best rated episode of The Shield season 7. It scored 9.7/10 from 5,238 votes. Directed by Clark Johnson and written by Shawn Ryan, it aired on November 25, 2008. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Possible Kill Screen".