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The Shield: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

FX drama and crime series (2002–2008), 7 seasons.

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Quick answer · Season 7

The Shield is a drama and crime series that aired on FX, running from 2002 to 2008 with 7 seasons and 88 episodes. The Shield has ended. Its final episode aired on November 25, 2008.

U.S. premiere: September 2, 2008
Where: FX
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 13
Finale: November 25, 2008

Where to watch The Shield season 7 in the U.S.

Where to watch The Shield season 7 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
FX	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	September 2, 2008 – November 25, 2008	Original U.S. run on FX. [1]

Season 7 episode schedule

The Shield season 7 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	Coefficient of Drag	Tue, Sep 2, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Snitch	Tue, Sep 9, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	Money Shot	Tue, Sep 16, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	Genocide	Tue, Sep 23, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	Game Face	Tue, Sep 30, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	Animal Control	Tue, Oct 7, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	Bitches Brew	Tue, Oct 14, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
8	Parricide	Tue, Oct 21, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
9	Moving Day	Tue, Oct 28, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
10	Party Line	Tue, Nov 4, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
11	Petty Cash	Tue, Nov 11, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
12	Possible Kill Screen	Tue, Nov 18, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
13	Family Meeting	Tue, Nov 25, 2008 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About The Shield

The Shield is a drama and crime series that aired on FX, running from 2002 to 2008 with 7 seasons and 88 episodes. The Shield has ended. Its final episode aired on November 25, 2008.

Season 7: Season 7 of The Shield aired from September 2, 2008 to November 25, 2008 on FX (13 episodes).

Network / service: FX (first aired March 12, 2002)
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Michael Chiklis (Detective Vic Mackey), Catherine Dent (Officer Danielle "Danny" Sofer), Michael Jace (Officer Julien Lowe), Jay Karnes (Detective Holland "Dutch" Wagenbach), Benito Martinez (David Aceveda)

All seasons

Season 7

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Season 7 of The Shield aired from September 2, 2008 to November 25, 2008 on FX (13 episodes).

Season 6

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Season 6 of The Shield aired from April 3, 2007 to June 5, 2007 on FX (10 episodes).

Season 5

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Season 5 of The Shield aired from January 10, 2006 to March 21, 2006 on FX (11 episodes).

Season 4

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Season 4 of The Shield aired from March 15, 2005 to June 14, 2005 on FX (13 episodes).

Season 3

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Season 3 of The Shield aired from March 9, 2004 to June 15, 2004 on FX (15 episodes).

Season 2

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Season 2 of The Shield aired from January 7, 2003 to April 1, 2003 on FX (13 episodes).

Season 1

Season complete

Season 1 of The Shield aired from March 12, 2002 to June 4, 2002 on FX (13 episodes).

Common questions

How many seasons of The Shield are there?

The Shield has 7 seasons and 88 episodes listed, airing from March 12, 2002 to November 25, 2008.

Is The Shield cancelled or ended?

The Shield has ended. Its final episode aired on November 25, 2008.

Where can I watch The Shield?

The Shield originally aired on FX in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check FX's own app and the major streaming services for the current home.