"The law is just a suggestion."

2002- 2008

7 Seasons

88 Episodes

8.1(785 votes)

Ended

Crime

Drama

Action & Adventure

Overview

The story of an inner-city Los Angeles police precinct where some of the cops aren't above breaking the rules or working against their associates to both keep the streets safe and their self-interests intact.

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2 videos

Cast & Crew

11 members

Acting

Michael Chiklis

Vic Mackey

Acting

Catherine Dent

Danielle 'Danny' Sofer

Acting

Paula Garcés

Tina Hanlon

Acting

Walton Goggins

Shane Vendrell

Acting

Michael Jace

Julien Lowe

Acting

Jay Karnes

Holland 'Dutch' Wagenbach

Acting

Benito Martinez

David Aceveda

Acting

David Marciano

Steve Billings

Acting

CCH Pounder

Claudette Wyms

Acting

Cathy Cahlin Ryan

Corrine Mackey

Acting

David Rees Snell

Ronnie Gardocki

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