Fair rating?The Shield· Season 1 · Episode 3
The Spread
In a routine sweep to nab every outstanding suspect, the detectives divvy up the warrants. But when they cast their nets, they bring up far bigger fish than expected. Danny and Julien uncover a gun-smuggling operation; and Mackey and his team encounter a pro-basketball star who's in town to play the Lakers, when they bust in on drug dealers. Meanwhile, Claudette and Dutch try to catch a man who has been raping women in an attempt to procreate.
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#12In Season 1of 13 rated episodes
#87All-timeof 88 rated episodes
−0.6vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.1
2002First airedMarch 26, 2002
Guest stars
Brent Roamas Tomas Motyashik
Jamie Anne Allmanas Connie Riesler
Jenya Lanoas Adriana
Elimu Nelsonas Derrick Tripp
Kirk Baltzas William GreeleyBree Bentonas Blanca
Cathy Cahlin Ryanas Corrine Mackey
David Rees Snellas Detective Ronald "Ronnie" GardockiJoel Rosenthalas Matthew Mackey
Michael Auterias Sergeant Nathan Peterson
DJ Rabiolaas Ricky Harris
Andy Mackenzieas OwenMalcolm Wainas Super
Melanie Myersas Uniform #1
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Clark JohnsonDirector
Glen MazzaraWriterShows like The Shield
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