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The Shield S3E8 — Cracking Ice

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The Shield•Season 3•Episode 8

Cracking Ice

8.0/10 · 2,009 votesApr 27, 200446 min

Ranked #10 of 15 in Season 3•−0.2 vs season avg

An oversight puts Waylon and Trish in serious danger during an undercover job and Claudette is to blame. Meanwhile, Tommy makes a drastic decision when he realizes nobody in the Barn can help him get back on the job.

Directed byGuy Ferland

Written byDiego Gutierrez, Charles H. Eglee

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Cast8

Michael Chiklis

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Vic Mackey

Catherine Dent

Catherine Dent

Danielle 'Danny' Sofer

Walton Goggins

Walton Goggins

Shane Vendrell

Michael Jace

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Julien Lowe

Kenny Johnson

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Curtis Lemansky

Jay Karnes

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Holland 'Dutch' Wagenbach

Benito Martinez

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David Aceveda

CCH Pounder

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Claudette Wyms

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Guy Ferland

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Diego Gutierrez

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Charles H. Eglee

Charles H. Eglee

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Episode Summary

"Cracking Ice" is episode 8 of The Shield season 3. It scored 8.0/10 from 2,009 votes, ranking #10 of 15 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Guy Ferland and written by Diego Gutierrez, Charles H. Eglee, it aired on April 27, 2004.

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