The Best Episodes of The Shield Season 7

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.5/10(2384 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. 

   7.8/10(2200 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. 

   7.9/10(2210 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. 

   8.0/10(2205 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. 

   7.9/10(2216 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. 

   8.7/10(2395 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. 

   7.9/10(2297 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(2803 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. 

   8.4/10(2280 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. 

    8.6/10(2324 votes)

    #10 - Party Line

    S7:E1011/4/2008

    While Shane remains holed up in L.A. with Mara and Jackson, Corinne decides to cooperate with Dutch and Claudette, who's now spearheading the LAPD effort to bring down Vic. Meanwhile, Vic plays Aceveda, Pezuela, Beltran and ICE against each other. But Ronnie's tempted to simply give up and run to Mexico. "And you should run too man" he tells Vic.

    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. 

    8.4/10(2290 votes)

    #11 - Petty Cash

    S7:E1111/11/2008

    Corrine agrees to be Vic and Shane's go-between and also agrees to cooperate with Claudette and Dutch as she does so. Meanwhile, Vic comes to an understanding with Aceveda and seeks one out with Olivia; and Claudette assigns Ronnie to work with Julian to investigate the murder of a high-school football star, keeping Ronnie out of the barn and unable to intercept the letter Shane sent to Claudette detailing the Strike Team's "sins."

    Director:Craig Brewer

    Writers:Charles H. Eglee, Jameal Turner

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    Director:Craig Brewer

    Writers:Charles H. Eglee, Jameal Turner
12. 

    9.4/10(3161 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. 

    9.7/10(4769 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