"the Shield" Carte Blanche(2003) -

The episode opens with a stark irony—Vic Mackey receiving a "Medal of Courage" for an injury sustained while committing a crime. This sets the stage for the episode's exploration of institutionalized lies.

Vic and Shane go undercover as corrupt officers to catch a robber, effectively playing the roles they already embody in real life. "The Shield" Carte Blanche(2003)

A former partner of Vic’s is revealed to have been fired for excessive force, while the criminal he hit received a payout. The episode opens with a stark irony—Vic Mackey