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The Shield S4E9 — String Theory
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The Shield•Season 4•Episode 9

String Theory

7.9/10 · 1,963 votesMay 17, 200546 min

Ranked #7 of 13 in Season 4•matches the season avg

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Monica orders her units to turn the streets of Farmington inside-out when two officers mysteriously disappear after answering a 911 call. Shane tries to make amends with his old crew after Vic agrees to help him get out from under Antwon, but things don't

Directed byPhilip G. Atwell
Written byCharles H. Eglee, Shawn Ryan
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Michael Chiklis

Michael Chiklis

Vic Mackey

Catherine Dent

Catherine Dent

Danielle 'Danny' Sofer

Walton Goggins

Walton Goggins

Shane Vendrell

Glenn Close

Glenn Close

Captain Monica Rawling

Michael Jace

Michael Jace

Julien Lowe

Kenny Johnson

Kenny Johnson

Curtis Lemansky

Jay Karnes

Jay Karnes

Holland 'Dutch' Wagenbach

Benito Martinez

Benito Martinez

David Aceveda

CCH Pounder

CCH Pounder

Claudette Wyms

Cathy Cahlin Ryan

Cathy Cahlin Ryan

Corrine Mackey

David Rees Snell

David Rees Snell

Ronnie Gardocki

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Charles H. Eglee

Charles H. Eglee

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Shawn Ryan

Shawn Ryan

Writer

P

Philip G. Atwell

Director

Angela M. Catanzaro

Angela M. Catanzaro

Editor

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Episode Summary

"String Theory" is episode 9 of The Shield season 4. It scored 7.9/10 from 1,963 votes, ranking #7 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Philip G. Atwell and written by Charles H. Eglee, Shawn Ryan, it aired on May 17, 2005.

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