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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.

ProducersScott Brazil·Scott Rosenbaum

Where to watch

Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Coefficient of Drag
Sep 2, 2008 8.9
E2
Snitch
Sep 9, 2008 8.4
E3
Money Shot
Sep 16, 2008 8.6
E4
Genocide
Sep 23, 2008 8.8
E5
Game Face
Sep 30, 2008 8.2
E6
Animal Control
Oct 7, 2008 9.0
E7
Bitches Brew
Oct 14, 2008 8.7
E8
Parricide
Oct 21, 2008 9.1
E9
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

MCMichael Chiklis
Michael Chiklis
Vic Mackey
CDCatherine Dent
Catherine Dent
Danielle 'Danny' Sofer
PGPaula Garcés
Paula Garcés
Tina Hanlon
WGWalton Goggins
Walton Goggins
Shane Vendrell
MJMichael Jace
Michael Jace
Julien Lowe
JKJay Karnes
Jay Karnes
Holland 'Dutch' Wagenbach
BMBenito Martinez
Benito Martinez
David Aceveda
DMDavid Marciano
David Marciano
Steve Billings
CPCCH Pounder
CCH Pounder
Claudette Wyms
CRCathy Cahlin Ryan
Cathy Cahlin Ryan
Corrine Mackey
DSDavid Rees Snell
David Rees Snell
Ronnie Gardocki

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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 September 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.