Ep 11. Post Partum

The Shield season 5 episode 11, titled "Post Partum", follows Detective Vic Mackey as he continues to navigate the fallout from his role in Terry Crowley's death and his increasing involvement with the Armenian mob. As tensions rise between the Strike Team and the ruthless Armenian leader, Antwon Mitchell, Vic must also contend with the aftermath of his estranged wife's unexpected pregnancy.

The episode opens with Vic meeting with his wife, Corrine, who has just given birth to their third child. Despite their rocky relationship, Vic is elated to meet his newborn daughter, but their brief moment of happiness is cut short when they receive a call from Antwon. The Armenian gang leader demands that the Strike Team rob a rival gang's drug stash house, threatening to kill Vic's family if he refuses.

Desperate to protect his loved ones, Vic reluctantly agrees to carry out the heist with the help of Shane, Ronnie, and new team member Kevin Hiatt. However, their plans are complicated by the arrival of several unknown gunmen who have also targeted the stash house. In the ensuing chaos, the Strike Team must not only fend off their rivals but also secure the drugs for Antwon.

Meanwhile, Detective Dutch Wagenbach is called to investigate a series of home invasions that bear a striking resemblance to a case he worked on several years earlier. The similarities to the previous crime lead Dutch to suspect that the perpetrator may be a police officer, but his attempts to bring the case to his superiors are met with skepticism and resistance.

As tensions rise between the police department and the Armenian mob, the Strike Team finds themselves caught in the middle of a dangerous power struggle. With Corrine and his family's lives on the line, Vic must use all of his cunning and resources to protect them and come out on top.

"Post Partum" is a tense and gripping episode that highlights the complex and often morally ambiguous world of law enforcement. With strong performances from the cast and a compelling storyline, it is a must-watch for fans of the series.