Ep 8. Cut Throat

In The Shield season 4 episode 8, titled "Cut Throat," the Strike Team deals with the aftermath of a recent operation in which they seized $3 million in cash. While Vic and Shane are counting their newfound wealth, Ronnie discovers that the money belongs to the Armenian mob. As a result, the gangsters are now after the Strike Team with everything they've got.

To make matters worse, Dutch and Claudette have a new case on their hands: a series of brutal murders that seem to be connected. As they investigate, they discover that the killer is targeting prostitutes and cutting off their hands. The case becomes personal for Claudette when one of her former informants is killed.

Meanwhile, Aceveda is running for City Council and hires a campaign manager, who quickly shows him the ugly side of politics. Aceveda finds himself compromising his values in order to get ahead in the race.

As tensions mount between the Strike Team and the Armenian mob, Vic and Shane come up with a plan to turn the tables and get out of their predicament. However, their plan backfires and they find themselves in even deeper trouble than before.

As Dutch and Claudette get closer to catching the killer, they realize that the case is more complicated than they initially thought. They begin to suspect that the murders are linked to a larger conspiracy involving corrupt cops and city officials.

In the end, the episode leaves the characters in precarious positions, with their personal and professional lives hanging in the balance. The tension and stakes are higher than ever, and viewers are left eagerly anticipating the next episode.