The Shield

Sex & Nudity Content

Visual content only. References, dialogue, and jokes don't count.

• Most episodes contain little or no sexual content, and when sexual material does appear, it is generally brief rather than graphic.
• There are several sexual situations throughout the series, including occasional sex scenes, prostitution, and strip-club settings.
• Brief female nudity appears in some scenes, including breasts, side breast, and buttocks.
• Male rear nudity is occasionally shown, including a brief glimpse of male genitalia from behind.
• Some sex scenes include brief views of buttocks and thrusting, but they are generally short and non-explicit.
• There are several strong sexual references and discussions of adult subjects throughout the show.
• Prostitution, rape, and child pornography are recurring crime-related subjects. Rape is discussed during investigations and is depicted on a small number of occasions.
• A few scenes involve strip searches or streaking, with limited nudity.
• One disturbing scene involves a prostitute being threatened with a gun and ordered to put it in her mouth.