Fair rating?Southland· Season 1 · Episode 5
Two Gangs
After a car accident involving alcohol, Detective Salinger has his gun stolen by gang members in South Central. Sammy and Nate assist in the search for the weapon without calling it in, only to discover the gang in question is equipped with enough assault weapons, bullet-proof vests and military tactics to become a powerful urban street army. Elsewhere, still preoccupied with her personal life, Lydia is caught off guard when a man surprises her outside her home.
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#6In Season 1of 7 rated episodes
#14All-timeof 43 rated episodes
−0.5vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.5
2009First airedMay 7, 2009
Guest stars
Emily Berglas Tammi Bryant
Lex Medlinas Detective Andy Williams
Patrick Fischleras Detective Kenny 'No-Gun'
L. Scott Caldwellas Enid Adams
Emily Swallowas Dina Clarke
Annamarie Kenoyeras Kimmy Salinger
Lisa Vidalas Mia Sanchez
Glynn Turmanas Captain
Tim Bagleyas Stanley Sidelsky
Deprece Reddickas Keto Marshay
Fatso Fasanoas Big Wayne
Moniqua Planteas UniformColette Divineas Patrolman
Luis Moncadaas Latino GangbangerCrew
Nelson McCormickDirector
Dee JohnsonWriterShows like Southland
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