"Barnstormers" is the seventh episode of Season 2 of The Shield and the 20th episode of the series as a whole. It was originally broadcast on February 18, 2003. As Dutch and Claudette investigate the murder of an obese woman, Captain Aceveda pushes him to come up with results. Also, days from his wedding, Julien feels compelled to confess the truth about his past to Vanessa. Finally, Vic and the Strike Team continue preparing themselves for their Money Train bust.