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The Shield

8.220027 seasons18TV SeriesCrimeDramaAction & Adventure

The story of an inner-city Los Angeles police precinct where some of the cops aren't above breaking the rules or working against their associates to both keep the streets safe and their self-interests intact.

ProducersKurt Sutter·Adam Fierro

Where to watch

Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

Coefficient of Drag

Sep 2, 2008 8.9

Snitch

Sep 9, 2008 8.4

Money Shot

Sep 16, 2008 8.6

Genocide

Sep 23, 2008 8.8

Game Face

Sep 30, 2008 8.3

Animal Control

Oct 7, 2008 9.0

Bitches Brew

Oct 14, 2008 8.7

Parricide

Oct 21, 2008 9.1

Moving Day

Oct 28, 2008 9.2

E10

Party Line

Nov 4, 2008 9.1

E11

Petty Cash

Nov 11, 2008 8.8

E12

Possible Kill Screen

Nov 18, 2008 9.5

E13

Family Meeting

Nov 25, 2008 9.5

Cast

Michael Chiklis

Vic Mackey

Catherine Dent

Danielle 'Danny' Sofer

Holland 'Dutch' Wagenbach

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The Shield — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Shield?

The Shield isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Shield on Netflix?

No, The Shield is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Shield on Amazon Prime Video?

The Shield isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Shield for free?

The Shield isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

How many seasons are in The Shield?

The Shield has 7 seasons in total (88 episodes). The series concluded in 2008.

Are all episodes of The Shield out yet?

Yes — all 88 episodes across 7 seasons of The Shield are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 8 of The Shield?

No — The Shield ended after 7 seasons, so there is no Season 8.