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The Shield S5E4 — Tapa Boca

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The Shield•Season 5•Episode 4

Tapa Boca

8.3/10 · 2,022 votesJan 31, 200647 min

Ranked #7 of 11 in Season 5•−0.2 vs season avg

With the IAD investigation in full force, Vic seeks legal representation from Becca Doyle for the Strike Team. Also, a suspicious Vic decides to confront Emolia after he begins to doubt her loyalty to him. Meanwhile, Dutch and Claudette investigate the ghastly murder

Directed byGuy Ferland

Written bySarah Fain

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Cast10

Michael Chiklis

Michael Chiklis

Vic Mackey

Catherine Dent

Catherine Dent

Danielle 'Danny' Sofer

Walton Goggins

Walton Goggins

Shane Vendrell

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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Guy Ferland

Guy Ferland

Director

Sarah Fain

Sarah Fain

Writer

Rubin Rubio

Rubin Rubio

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Episode Summary

"Tapa Boca" is episode 4 of The Shield season 5. It scored 8.3/10 from 2,022 votes, ranking #7 of 11 episodes this season (season average 8.5). Directed by Guy Ferland and written by Sarah Fain, it aired on January 31, 2006.

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