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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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Shield Season 6 Episode 1 - On the Jones
    8.5/10(2437 votes)

    #1 - On the Jones

    S6:E1

    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

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  2. The Shield Season 6 Episode 2 - Baptism by Fire
    8.6/10(2367 votes)

    #2 - Baptism by Fire

    S6:E2

    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

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  3. The Shield Season 6 Episode 3 - Back to One
    8.4/10(2369 votes)

    #3 - Back to One

    S6:E3

    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

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  4. The Shield Season 6 Episode 4 - The New Guy
    8.0/10(2246 votes)

    #4 - The New Guy

    S6:E4

    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

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  5. The Shield Season 6 Episode 5 - Haunts
    8.1/10(2324 votes)

    #5 - Haunts

    S6:E5

    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
    Writers:Glen Mazzara, Charles H. Eglee

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  6. The Shield Season 6 Episode 6 - Chasing Ghosts
    8.8/10(2680 votes)

    #6 - Chasing Ghosts

    S6:E6

    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
    Writers:Shawn Ryan, Adam Fierro

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  7. The Shield Season 6 Episode 7 - Exiled
    7.9/10(2145 votes)

    #7 - Exiled

    S6:E7

    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
    Writers:Scott Rosenbaum, Kurt Sutter

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  8. The Shield Season 6 Episode 8 - The Math of the Wrath
    7.7/10(2261 votes)

    #8 - The Math of the Wrath

    S6:E8

    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

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  9. The Shield Season 6 Episode 9 - Recoil
    8.1/10(2177 votes)

    #9 - Recoil

    S6:E9

    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
    Writers:Sarah Fain, Adam Fierro

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  10. The Shield Season 6 Episode 10 - Spanish Practices
    8.7/10(2357 votes)

    #10 - Spanish Practices

    S6:E10

    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
    Writers:Scott Rosenbaum, Shawn Ryan

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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"On the Jones" is the best rated episode of "The Shield" season 6. It scored 8.5/10 based on 2437 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".