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The Shield S5E8 — Kavanaugh

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The Shield•Season 5•Episode 8

Kavanaugh

9.0/10 · 2,662 votesFeb 28, 200649 min

Ranked #2 of 11 in Season 5•+0.5 vs season avg

Kavanaugh seeks the help of Antwon Mitchell in his ongoing quest to take down the Strike Team. In the midst of this, Kavanaugh has a lot on his mind as his ex-wife reenters the picture, and he reluctantly agrees to let Vic send Emolia

Directed byD.J. Caruso

Written byScott Rosenbaum, Shawn Ryan

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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

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Claudette Wyms

Cathy Cahlin Ryan

Cathy Cahlin Ryan

Corrine Mackey

David Rees Snell

David Rees Snell

Ronnie Gardocki

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Scott Rosenbaum

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D.J. Caruso

D.J. Caruso

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Shawn Ryan

Shawn Ryan

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Episode Summary

"Kavanaugh" is episode 8 of The Shield season 5. It scored 9.0/10 from 2,662 votes, ranking #2 of 11 episodes this season (season average 8.5). Directed by D.J. Caruso and written by Scott Rosenbaum, Shawn Ryan, it aired on February 28, 2006.

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