The Wire

TV Series2002 – 20081h5 seasons · 60 episodes

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Crime Drama

The first season of The Wire (2002) concentrated on the often-futile efforts of police to infiltrate a West Baltimore drug ring headed by Avon Barksdale and his lieutenant, Stringer Bell. In Seasons Two and Three, as the Barksdale investigation escalated, new storylines involving pressures on the working class and the city's political leadership were introduced. Season Four focused on the stories of several young boys in the public school system, struggling with problems at home and the lure of the corner - set against the rise of a new drug empire in West Baltimore and a new Mayor in City Hall. The fifth and final season of The Wire centers on the media's role in addressing - or failing to address - the fundamental political, economic and social realities depicted over the course of the series, while also resolving storylines of the numerous characters woven throughout the narrative arc of the show.

Creator: David Simon
Stars: Lance Reddick Sonja Sohn Dominic West

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E1More with LessJan 6, 2008 · 1h · Season Five premiere. As McNulty and the detail continue staking out Marlo's crew, recently promoted Sergeant Carver is welcomed by a cauldron of discontent from officers coping with unpaid overtime.TVmaze 7.8

E2Unconfirmed ReportsJan 13, 2008 · 1h · Although he tells Sydnor the Davis investigation could be a 'career case,' Freamon keeps a wary eye out for Marlo, who takes care of some unfinished business and strikes a business deal with Barksdale.TVmaze 7.9

E3Not for AttributionJan 20, 2008 · 1h · Carcetti's master plan for the police department is leaked to the press, sending the brass into a panic. Marlo turns to Proposition Joe to help with an enviable problem. Whiting and Klebanow drop a bombshell on the newspaper staff.TVmaze 8.1

E4TransitionsJan 27, 2008 · 1h · Campbell tries to smooth out the transitions in the police department. The newspaper scrambles to confirm surprising news from City Hall, but lose out to the TV media in scooping a high-profile Grand Jury appearance.TVmaze 8.3

E5React QuotesFeb 3, 2008 · 1h · Marlo forges an alliance with a drug connect, who shows him a new communications trick. McNulty's case gets increased attention from the newspaper, in large part thanks to the addition of Templeton to the reporting team.TVmaze 8.1

E6The Dickensian AspectFeb 10, 2008 · 1h · Mystified by Omar's disappearance, Marlo and Chris ramp up their efforts to locate their nemesis. After a sparsely attended waterfront ceremony, Carcetti fires away at a larger press event--and recasts himself as a champion for the homeless.TVmaze 8.1

E7TookFeb 17, 2008 · 1h · An unexpected call puts Templeton back in the spotlight--and gets McNulty more attention than he expected. Bunk bucks at Landsman when ordered to help with the force's most recent red ball.TVmaze 8.2

E8ClarificationsFeb 24, 2008 · 1h · Baltimore's renewed police commitment brings fresh recruits to Daniels and McNulty, starting with Carver. Facing a new political challenge, Carcetti is forced to make dangerous political deals.TVmaze 8.3

E9Late EditionsMar 2, 2008 · 1h · With Steintorf ordering Rawls to initiate 'creative' remedies for the rising crime rate, Freamon's vigilance pays off with a promising lead, sending Sydnor and the department into overdrive.TVmaze 8.6

E10-30-Mar 9, 2008 · 1h · Carcetti maps out a damage-control scenario with the police brass in the wake of a startling revelation from Pearlman and Daniels. Their choice: clean up the mess...or hide the dirt.TVmaze 8.7

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Lance ReddickLt. Cedric Daniels Sonja SohnDet. Shakima "Kima" Greggs Dominic WestOff. James "Jimmy" McNulty Clarke PetersDet. Lester Freamon Domenick LombardozziDet. Thomas "Herc" Hauk Wendell PierceDet. William "Bunk" Moreland Seth GilliamDet. Ellis Carver Jim True-FrostDet. Roland "Prez" Pryzbylewski John DomanDep. Comm. William A. Rawls Deirdre LovejoyAssistant State's Attorney Rhonda Pearlman

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Details

Premiered: June 2, 2002
Ended: March 9, 2008
Status: Ended
Network: HBO
Country of origin: United States
Language: English
Episode runtime: 1h
Official site: hbo.com/the-wire
TVmaze ID: 179