The episode features several interconnected storylines that test the moral boundaries of the Farmington "Barn":
Vic and the Strike Team switch focus to track down a federal criminal who has reappeared in Farmington. Vic uses old connections and "every trick in the book" to bring the suspect in, hoping the high-profile arrest will prove the precinct is still a worthy cause to the civilian auditor, Lanie Kellis. "The Shield" Inferno(2003)
After sustaining severe facial burns in a previous encounter with the gang leader Armadillo, Ronnie returns to active duty. His near-death experience motivates him to take a more active, aggressive role; he ultimately convinces Vic Mackey and the Strike Team to move forward with the high-stakes robbery of the Armenian mob’s "Money Train" . His near-death experience motivates him to take a
Officer Julien Lowe faces harassment from an old acquaintance, Tomas Motyashik, who resurfaces just after Julien makes a significant arrest, threatening to disrupt his personal and professional life. Key Episode Details The Shield Soundtrack - Tunefind Directed by Brad Anderson and written by James Manos Jr
is the 11th episode of Season 2 of the gritty police drama The Shield , first airing on March 18, 2003 . Directed by Brad Anderson and written by James Manos Jr. , the episode is a pivotal turning point for the season's overarching "Money Train" arc. Plot Summary