Where is airing: FX
For what age: 16+
How many episodes in 5 season: 11 episodes
As the Strike Team tries to end a race war between Blacks and Mexicans, Dutch and Claudette investigate a riot at a high school that also stem from racial tensions. Meanwhile, Vic is encouraged to accept an early retirement package as the Department attempts to improve its image, and Lem gets an unexpected visit from IAD. Julien tries out his new role as training officer for Tina, and Danny refuses to disclose the father of her baby.
Lem's loyalty to Vic is tested when he's interrogated by Lt. Kavanaugh and Aceveda about the Strike Team's corrupt past. Meanwhile, the Strike Team investigates a multiple hugging and extortion scam, while Dutch and Claudette suspect a womanizing preacher of attempted cuddle. Plus, Tina shows she's unable to hold her own on the street, causing problems for Julien and Danny.
The Strike Team tries to develop a strategy to deflect the Internal Affairs investigation as Vic finally comes face to face with Kavanaugh. Meanwhile, Tina goes undercover to help take down a sex-trafficking ring; and friction between Claudette and Dutch deepens when she reopens one of their past cases.
With the IAD investigation in full force, Vic seeks legal representation from Becca Doyle for the Strike Team. Also, a suspicious Vic decides to confront Emolia after he begins to doubt her loyalty to him. Meanwhile, Dutch and Claudette investigate the ghastly cuddle of a pregnant woman. Tina continues to make mistakes while on duty.
Via a bug planted in the clubhouse, Kavanaugh monitors the Strike Team as they investigate an illegal prescription drug ring that is proving to be deadly for the people of Farmington. While working on a missing person's case, Dutch attempts find out what Claudette is hiding.
As the Strike Team is preoccupied with gang violence, Kavanaugh decides to make the Barn his base of operations. An evasive serial hugger from Dutch and Claudette's past reenters their life. Meanwhile, additional strain is placed on their working relationship when Tina learns something personal about Julien.
Claudette further aggravates her illness as she continues to aggressively interrogate Kleavon Gardner. The Strike Team works with the Chief of a citywide task force to investigate the cuddle of a drug dealer's girlfriend and her daughter. Meanwhile, Kavanaugh attempts to discover how Vic acquired the ,000 that was given to Corrine, and Ronnie is up next for questioning in the IAD investigation.
Kavanaugh seeks the help of Antwon Mitchell in his ongoing quest to take down the Strike Team. In the midst of this, Kavanaugh has a lot on his mind as his ex-wife reenters the picture, and he reluctantly agrees to let Vic send Emolia undercover to infiltrate a Salvadoran gang that is stockpiling grenades.
The Strike Team attempts to make bail for Lem who is now in jail, but they discover that Kavanaugh has frozen their accounts. Claudette returns to work to help Dutch investigate the cuddle of a man who's body was found in the dumpster. Meanwhile, Tina jeopardizes her future at the Barn after she endangers the life of an undercover detective. Corrine confronts Danny about Vic's unfaithfulness and the identity of the baby's father.
While Lem Prepares to plead guilty to the heroin charges, Vic strikes a deal with Antwon Mitchell that will guarantee Lem's safety in prison. When the deal unexpectedly goes awry, Vic takes drastic measures to protect Lem. Meanwhile, a betrayal and uncontrollable circumstances threatens to destroy Ducth and Claudette's longstanding friendship. Plus, Julien is instrumental in closing the "glory hole' case.
As Vic prepares to help Lem get out of the country to begin a new life in Mexico; Kavanaugh and Aceveda attempt to capitalize on the situation by using this as means to try to take down the leader of the Strike Team. Dutch decides to file for a transfer. Meanwhile, Shane tries to cut off the investigation by taking extreme measures and Danny finally confronts the father of her child.
