S1·E1 Pilot
Synopsis
Politically ambitious new LAPD captain David Aceveda tries to crack corruption in Los Angeles' Farmington District by recruiting detective Terry Crowley to help him take down fellow detective Vic Mackey, leader of the Farmington precinct's Strike Team. As Vic and the Strike Team prepare for a dangerous night mission, detectives Holland "Dutch" Wagenbach and Claudette Wyms investigate a woman's murder, only to discover that her missing daughter has been sold off by the daughter's drug-addicted father to a child molester.
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When did Season 1 Episode 1 of The Shield air?
Season 1, Episode 1 ('Pilot') originally aired on March 12, 2002.
How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Pilot')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 46 minutes.
What happens in The Shield Season 1 Episode 1?
Politically ambitious new LAPD captain David Aceveda tries to crack corruption in Los Angeles' Farmington District by recruiting detective Terry Crowley to help him take down fellow detective Vic Mackey, leader of the Farmington precinct's Strike Team. As Vic and the Strike Team prepare for a danger...
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