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The Shield S5E6 — Rap Payback
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The Shield•Season 5•Episode 6

Rap Payback

8.0/10 · 2,031 votesFeb 14, 200649 min

Ranked #10 of 11 in Season 5•−0.5 vs season avg

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As the Strike Team is preoccupied with gang violence, Kavanaugh decides to make the Barn his base of operations. An evasive serial killer from Dutch and Claudette’s past reenters their life. Meanwhile, additional strain is placed on their working relationship when Tina learns

Directed byMichael Chiklis
Written byCharles H. Eglee, Ted Griffin
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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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Charles H. Eglee

Charles H. Eglee

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Michael Chiklis

Michael Chiklis

Director

Ted Griffin

Ted Griffin

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Rap Payback" is episode 6 of The Shield season 5. It scored 8.0/10 from 2,031 votes, ranking #10 of 11 episodes this season (season average 8.5). Directed by Michael Chiklis and written by Charles H. Eglee, Ted Griffin, it aired on February 14, 2006.

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