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Season 5

11 episodes · 10th January 2006

As the Strike Team battles racial tensions in the city, friction inside the Barn escalates with the arrival of Jon Kavanaugh, a dogged Internal Affairs lieutenant obsessed with taking down Vic.

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Episodes

01 Extraction still Extraction Episode 110th January 2006 As racial tension in the area escalates, the Strike Team attempts to end a race war, while Claudette and Dutch investigate a riot at a high school. Meanwhile, an Internal Affairs officer begins his investigation of Vic and the Strike Team by first zeroing in on Lem. A pregnant Danny refuses to reveal the identity of the father, and Julien begins training a rookie cop named Tina Hanlon. 02 Enemy of Good still Enemy of Good Episode 217th January 2006 During an interrogation, Kavanaugh reviews the Strike Team’s corrupt past and attempts to weaken Lem’s loyalty to Vic by bringing up the connection to Terry’s murder. Meanwhile, the Strike Team investigates a multiple homicide. Dutch and Claudette suspect that a minister might have been involved in an attempted murder. Tina gets in over her head while on duty with Julien. 03 Jailbait still Jailbait Episode 324th January 2006 The Strike Team tries to develop a strategy to deflect the Internal Affairs investigation as Vic finally comes face to face with Kavanaugh. Meanwhile, Tina goes undercover to help take down a sex-trafficking ring; and friction between Claudette and Dutch deepens when she reopens one of their past cases. 04 Tapa Boca still Tapa Boca Episode 431st January 2006 With the IAD investigation in full force, Vic seeks legal representation from Becca Doyle for the Strike Team. Also, a suspicious Vic decides to confront Emolia after he begins to doubt her loyalty to him. Meanwhile, Dutch and Claudette investigate the ghastly murder of a pregnant woman. Tina continues to make mistakes while on duty. 05 Trophy still Trophy Episode 57th February 2006 Via a bug planted in the clubhouse, Kavanaugh monitors the Strike Team as they investigate an illegal prescription drug ring that is proving to be deadly for the people of Farmington. While working on a missing person’s case, Dutch attempts find out what Claudette is hiding. 06 Rap Payback still Rap Payback Episode 614th February 2006 As the Strike Team is preoccupied with gang violence, Kavanaugh decides to make the Barn his base of operations. An evasive serial killer from Dutch and Claudette’s past reenters their life. Meanwhile, additional strain is placed on their working relationship when Tina learns something personal about Julien. 07 Man Inside still Man Inside Episode 721st February 2006 Claudette further aggravates her illness as she continues to aggressively interrogate Kleavon Gardner. The Strike Team works with the Chief of a citywide task force to investigate the murder of a drug dealer’s girlfriend and her daughter. Meanwhile, Kavanaugh attempts to discover how Vic acquired the $65,000 that was given to Corrine, and Ronnie is up next for questioning in the IAD investigation. 08 Kavanaugh still Kavanaugh Episode 828th February 2006 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 undercover to infiltrate a Salvadoran gang that is stockpiling grenades. 09 Smoked still Smoked Episode 97th March 2006 The Strike Team attempts to make bail for Lem who is now in jail, but they discover that Kavanaugh has frozen their accounts. Claudette returns to work to help Dutch investigate the murder of a man who’s body was found in the dumpster. Meanwhile, Tina jeopardizes her future at the Barn after she endangers the life of an undercover detective. Corrine confronts Danny about Vic’s unfaithfulness and the identity of the baby’s father. 10 Of Mice and Lem still Of Mice and Lem Episode 1014th March 2006 To the dismay of his friends, a weary Lem is thinking about accepting a deal from the D.A. where he has to plead guilty to the heroin charges. With no other choice, Vic reluctantly meets with Antwon in order to ensure Lem’s safety in prison. Meanwhile, unforeseen circumstances that are beyond Claudette and Dutch’s control might cause irrevocable damage to their friendship. 11 Postpartum still Postpartum Episode 1121st March 2006 As Vic prepares to help Lem get out of the country to begin a new life in Mexico; Kavanaugh and Aceveda attempt to capitalize on the situation by using this as means to try to take down the leader of the Strike Team. Dutch decides to file for a transfer. Meanwhile, Shane tries to cut off the investigation by taking extreme measures and Danny finally confronts the father of her child.
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01 Michael Chiklis profile Michael Chiklisas Vic Mackey 02 Catherine Dent profile Catherine Dentas Danielle 'Danny' Sofer 03 Paula Garcés profile Paula Garcésas Tina Hanlon 04 Walton Goggins profile Walton Gogginsas Shane Vendrell 05 Michael Jace profile Michael Jaceas Julien Lowe 06 Jay Karnes profile Jay Karnesas Holland 'Dutch' Wagenbach 07 Benito Martinez profile Benito Martinezas David Aceveda 08 David Marciano profile David Marcianoas Steve Billings 09 CCH Pounder profile CCH Pounderas Claudette Wyms 10 Cathy Cahlin Ryan profile Cathy Cahlin Ryanas Corrine Mackey 11 David Rees Snell profile David Rees Snellas Ronnie Gardocki 12 Shawn Ryan profile Shawn RyanCreator
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