Family Meeting
| "Family Meeting" | |
|---|---|
| The Shield episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 7 Episode 13 |
| Directed by | Clark Johnson |
| Written by | Shawn Ryan |
| Production code | 5012-07-713 |
| Original air date | November 25, 2008 |
"Family Meeting" is the 13th and final episode of the seventh season and the series finale of The Shield. The episode aired on FX on November 25, 2008, and was written by Shawn Ryan and directed by Clark Johnson. The title comes from a line Shane Vendrell (Walton Goggins) calls to his family during the episode.
The episode starts with Vic Mackey meeting Ronnie Gardocki and telling him that Shane didn't show up to the drop off and that his wife Corinne was arrested. He also tells him (falsely) that ICE Agent Olivia Murray agreed to clear himself, Ronnie and Corinne once they arrest Beltran. They meet with Beltran and he agrees to meet with the black board of directors at the exchange. Meanwhile, Dutch Wagenbach tells Corinne about the deal Vic made for full immunity which causes her to panic. He assures her that they have an idea to keep her safe from Vic if he finds out what she did to him. Shane takes Mara and their son back to their house and they plan to leave the next day when the police are busy guarding the president.
Back at the barn, Claudette Wyms convinces Olivia to put Vic's family in federal protection to keep him away from them. Olivia is reluctant to do so, but is persuaded when Claudette tells her it would be a good way to get back at Vic. Vic goes to his house to tell Corinne that she is safe. Corinne and the kids start to leave immediately after Vic leaves. Shane shows up to surprise Steve Billings and asks him to deliver a message: Mara shot the woman in self-defense. He also tells him that he is willing to turn himself in and testify against Vic and Ronnie if they can guarantee immunity for Mara. He gives him an attorney's card and tells him to contact him. At the exchange, Beltran doesn't show up and sends his men instead. This angers the black board of directors. The deal is about to go sour, so ICE moves in and arrests everyone. Olivia tells Vic that he is no longer involved and should back off the Beltran case. He decides to go after him, nonetheless, to honor his deal and Ronnie backs him up.
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