The Best Episodes of The Shield Season 7

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.9/10(14 votes)

   #1 - Coefficient of Drag

   S7:E19/2/2008

   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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   Director:Guy Ferland

   Writer:Kurt Sutter
2. 

   8.4/10(12 votes)

   #2 - Snitch

   S7:E29/9/2008

   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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   Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton

   Writer:Gary Lennon
3. 

   8.6/10(12 votes)

   #3 - Money Shot

   S7:E39/16/2008

   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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   Director:Terrence O'Hara

   Writer:Adam Fierro
4. 

   8.8/10(12 votes)

   #4 - Genocide

   S7:E49/23/2008

   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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   Director:Dean White

   Writer:Lisa Randolph
5. 

   8.2/10(12 votes)

   #5 - Game Face

   S7:E59/30/2008

   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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   Director:Michael Chiklis

   Writer:Charles H. Eglee
6. 

   9.0/10(13 votes)

   #6 - Animal Control

   S7:E610/7/2008

   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:Angela Russo-Otstot, John Hlavin

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   Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton

   Writers:Angela Russo-Otstot, John Hlavin
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7. 

   8.7/10(13 votes)

   #7 - Bitches Brew

   S7:E710/14/2008

   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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   Director:Stephen Kay

   Writer:Charles H. Eglee
8. 

   9.1/10(13 votes)

   #8 - Parricide

   S7:E810/21/2008

   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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   Director:Guy Ferland

   Writers:Kurt Sutter, Gary Lennon
9. 

   9.2/10(13 votes)

   #9 - Moving Day

   S7:E910/28/2008

   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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   Director:Rohn Schmidt

   Writers:Adam Fierro, Lisa Randolph
10. 

    9.1/10(13 votes)

    #10 - Party Line

    S7:E1011/4/2008

    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:Angela Russo-Otstot, John Hlavin

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    Director:Gwyneth Horder-Payton

    Writers:Angela Russo-Otstot, John Hlavin
11. 

    8.8/10(13 votes)

    #11 - Petty Cash

    S7:E1111/11/2008

    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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    Director:Craig Brewer

    Writers:Charles H. Eglee, Jameal Turner
12. 

    9.5/10(14 votes)

    #12 - Possible Kill Screen

    S7:E1211/18/2008

    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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    Director:Billy Gierhart

    Writers:Adam Fierro, Evan Bleiweiss
13. 

    9.5/10(18 votes)

    #13 - Family Meeting

    S7:E1311/25/2008

    The final act of Vic Mackey and his strike team.

    Director:Clark Johnson

    Writer:Shawn Ryan

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    Director:Clark Johnson

    Writer:Shawn Ryan