#1In Season 5of 10 rated episodes
#14All-timeof 60 rated episodes
+0.5vs season avgSeason 5 averages 8.2
2008First airedMarch 9, 2008
Guest stars
Jim True-Frostas Det. Roland "Prez" Pryzbylewski
Delaney Williamsas Sgt. Jay Landsman
Anwan Gloveras Slim CharlesMichael Salconias Det. Michael Santangelo
Al Brownas Dep. Comm. for Admin. Stanislaus "Stan" Valchek
Hassan Johnsonas Roland "Wee-Bey" BriceMaria Broomas City Councilwoman Marla Daniels
Paul Ben-Victoras Spiros "Vondas" Vondopoulos
Peter Geretyas Judge Daniel Phelan
Brian Anthony Wilsonas Det. Vernon Holley
Clifford "Method Man" Smithas Melvin "Cheese" Wagstaff
Rick Ottoas Off. Kenneth DozermanEdward T. Norrisas Det. Edward Norris
Doug Olearas FBI Special Agent Terrence "Fitz" FitzhughCrew
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