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The Best Episodes of The Shield Season 6

Every episode of The Shield Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Shield Season 6!

The story of an inner-city Los Angeles police precinct where some of the cops aren't above breaking the rules or working against their associates to...
Genres:CrimeDramaAction & Adventure
Network:FX

Season 6 Ratings Summary

"On the Jones" is the best rated episode of "The Shield" season 6. It scored 8.4/10 based on 2252 votes. Directed by Michael Fields and written by Kurt Sutter, it aired on 4/3/2007. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Baptism by Fire".

  • On the Jones
    8.4/102,252 votes

    #1 - On the Jones

    Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 4/3/2007

    With the Barn grieving over the loss of one of their own, Vic's out to avenge his friend's murder, but finds himself in the crosshairs of Kavanaugh. Claudette assigns the Strike Team to investigate the torching of a methadone clinic. Meanwhile, Julien and Tina look into a robbery/assault at a porno shop, and Dutch makes a horrifying discovery in San Marcos.

    Director: Michael Fields

    Writer: Kurt Sutter

  • Baptism by Fire
    8.5/102,171 votes

    #2 - Baptism by Fire

    Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 4/10/2007

    Kavanaugh acquires what he needs in order to apprehend Vic who is preoccupied with getting revenge on Guardo. Claudette finds herself under the political microscope as a result of the San Marcos incident, and Danny receives some news about her future at the Barn.

    Director: Guy Ferland

    Writer: Scott Rosenbaum

  • Back to One
    8.3/102,197 votes

    #3 - Back to One

    Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 4/17/2007

    Consumed by bloodlust, Vic finally gets the chance to avenge his friend's murder, despite Shane's pleas against it. Meanwhile, Ronnie is assigned by Claudette to help Dutch and Billings investigate a robbery homicide at a pharmacy.

    Director: Gwyneth Horder-Payton

    Writer: Adam Fierro

  • The New Guy
    8.0/102,078 votes

    #4 - The New Guy

    Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 4/24/2007

    Claudette gives Vic a chance to save his job if he agrees to train his potential replacement. An unsolved rape case from the past that Dutch and Claudette were working on resurfaces. Meanwhile, Aceveda meets someone that can help him further his political career.

    Director: Clark Johnson

    Writer: Sarah Fain

  • Haunts
    8.1/102,157 votes

    #5 - Haunts

    Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 5/1/2007

    After being badly beaten, Shane's life spirals even more out of control as his guilt continues to eat away at him and his marriage begins to fall apart. Vic and Ronnie try to learn who was responsible for Shane's attack. Meanwhile, under the new leadership of Kevin Hiatt, Claudette assigns the Strike Team to investigate the San Marcos murders. Dutch and Billings make progress in a serial rapist case.

    Director: Michael Chiklis

    Writer: Glen Mazzara, Charles H. Eglee

  • Chasing Ghosts
    8.8/102,445 votes

    #6 - Chasing Ghosts

    Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 5/8/2007

    Vic redirects his attention to finding out who really killed Lem after he learns for certain that Guardo wasn't involved. The Strike Team investigates the murder of a politician's daughter. Later, Cassidy confronts her father about his unethical past.

    Director: Frank Darabont

    Writer: Shawn Ryan, Adam Fierro

  • Exiled
    7.8/101,985 votes

    #7 - Exiled

    Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 5/15/2007

    After Vic disowns him, Shane turns to the Armenian mob for help. Vic gets more involved with the San Marcos investigation, while Dutch and Billings are able to track down someone who survived the massacre.

    Director: Dean White

    Writer: Scott Rosenbaum, Kurt Sutter

  • The Math of the Wrath
    7.7/102,104 votes

    #8 - The Math of the Wrath

    Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 5/22/2007

    Vic learns about his true status at the Barn from Hiatt. Shane gets involved with the daughter of an Armenian mob boss. Claudette begins to question Hiatt's loyalty.

    Director: Rohn Schmidt

    Writer: Charles H. Eglee

  • Recoil
    8.0/102,017 votes

    #9 - Recoil

    Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 5/29/2007

    As progress is being made in the San Marcos investigation, Vic receives bad news about his career. Meanwhile, Shane and Diro become business partners as she prepares to take over the Armenian mob.

    Director: Guy Ferland

    Writer: Adam Fierro, Sarah Fain

  • Spanish Practices
    8.7/102,165 votes

    #10 - Spanish Practices

    Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 6/5/2007

    Claudette notices Hiatt's mistake when he makes an arrest, and Billings delivers shocking news to the department. Vic forms an alliance with Aceveda, while he waits for his review board hearing. Meanwhile, Shane's life keeps spiraling out of control.

    Director: Paris Barclay

    Writer: Scott Rosenbaum, Shawn Ryan