The Best Episodes Written By J. david Shanks

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.8/10(5 votes)

   #1 - Impimpi

   S1:E44/21/2024

   When Anton, an old colleague, learns Gray is working with the Tongais, he forces Gray to choose: his family or Horse. Rose and Makayla work together to survive. Horse searches for a traitor.

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   7.2/10(6 votes)

   #2 - Good Cop, Bad Cop

   S1:E82/25/2016

   After Saperstein's death, Harlee realizes there are no lines Wozniak won't cross and decides to help Stahl's investigation. The crew retaliates against a pair of abusive cops after they harass Harlee's daughter Cristina and her boyfriend. Wozniak makes Loman feel like a part of the unit.

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   7.2/10(10 votes)

   #3 - Matters of Life and Death

   S1:E32/23/2018

   While Fish pursues an elusive lead, KJ struggles to have a painful conversation with the Butlers. Pete and DiAngelo butt heads.

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   6.9/10(9 votes)

   #4 - Original Sin

   S1:E21/14/2016

   Harlee struggles with becoming an FBI informant while Wozniak suspects every member of his crew. Paranoid that Wozniak's search will lead to her, Harlee suggests polygraphng the entire crew, a plan that backfires. An appeals case sends Wozniak to watch tapes from his first encounter with Harlee, revealing a dark secret from their past. Meanwhile, Espada helps Tess deal with her husband's infidelity.

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   3.8/10(20 votes)

   #5 - Feed

   S2:E32/11/2026

   After finding clues in the subway, Cross' team tracks the suspect to Texas where they must work with Homeland Security to uncover another criminal enterprise.

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   1.0/10(2 votes)

   #6 - Past Due

   S2:E34/21/2019

   Brandon gets a new opportunity. Kevin and Maisha form an unlikely friendship. Emmett takes on more responsibility at work. Cruz deals with blowback from Ronnie’s confession. Ronnie receives some shocking news. Toussaint gets a lead on her case.

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   1.0/10(1 votes)

   #7 - Blind Eye

   S2:E75/26/2019

   Detective Cruz is left to make a difficult choice. Brandon gets some insight into Douda's past. Jerrika drops a bomb about her career. Emmett tries to figure out who Keisha is dating. Ronnie opens up to Jada, who helps him heal old wounds.

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   1.0/10(1 votes)

   #8 - Guilt, Viral Videos, and Ass Whuppings

   S2:E96/9/2019

   Brandon and Emmett hatch a plan. Emmett starts his new job. Ronnie deals with the consequences of his actions. Kevin gets into hot water with his mom. Detectives Toussaint and Cruz make an exciting discovery.

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