The Shield Season 6 Episode 4
The Shield
Season 6

Ep 4. The New Guy

  • TVMA
  • April 24, 2007
  • 47 min
  • 8.0  (1,824)

In "The New Guy," the fourth episode of the sixth season of The Shield, the Strike Team is adjusting to their newest member, Detective Kevin Hiatt. Hiatt was brought in to replace Lem, who was killed in the previous season. The episode focuses on Hiatt's struggle to fit in with the team and earn their trust.

At the beginning of the episode, Hiatt is hesitant to participate in the Strike Team's illegal activities. He tells the others that he wants to follow the letter of the law and not compromise his integrity. But as the episode progresses, Hiatt begins to see the benefits of working with the Strike Team. He learns that sometimes you have to cross the line in order to get the job done.

Meanwhile, Vic is dealing with his own problems. He's trying to balance his work with the Strike Team with his personal life. His wife and kids are still living with him, but they're not happy with the way he's been behaving. He's distant and irritable, and he's not spending enough time with them. He's also trying to keep his affair with Danny under wraps, but it's getting harder and harder to do.

As the episode unfolds, the Strike Team takes on a new case. They're investigating a group of drug dealers who have been selling their product to kids in the neighborhood. Hiatt wants to take the high road and bust the dealers through legal means, but Vic and the rest of the team know that won't work. They decide to plant drugs on the dealers and use that as a pretense to raid their warehouse.

The plan goes awry when Hiatt accidentally tips off the dealers that they're under investigation. They become more cautious and it becomes harder for the Strike Team to gather evidence. Hiatt feels responsible for the setback and tries to make up for it by suggesting a risky plan. He comes up with a way to get one of the dealers to confess by posing as a buyer. The rest of the team is hesitant, but they reluctantly agree to go along with it.

The plan works, but not without unintended consequences. Hiatt's cover is blown and he's forced to fight for his life. He manages to make it out alive, but he's badly wounded. The episode ends with the team realizing that Hiatt has earned their trust and respect.

"The New Guy" is a tense and action-packed episode that explores the themes of loyalty and trust. It's a great showcase for the character of Kevin Hiatt, who is a complicated and nuanced addition to the show. The episode also delves deeper into the troubled psyche of Vic Mackey, who is struggling to balance his two lives. Overall, "The New Guy" is an excellent entry in the series and a must-watch for fans of The Shield.

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  • First Aired
    April 24, 2007
  • Content Rating
    TVMA
  • Runtime
    47 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    8.0  (1,824)