The Wire: Season 5

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HBO | Season Premiere Date: January 6, 2008

Starring: Reg E. Cathey, Lance Reddick, Seth Gilliam

Summary: The crime drama returns in its final season with the hot seat applied at creator David Simon's previous occupation (journalist).

Genre(s): Drama, Suspense

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Season 5 Episodes

6.7
S5:E10. -30-
Air Date: March 9, 2008
tbd
S5:E9. Late Editions
Air Date: March 2, 2008
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S5:E8. Clarifications
Air Date: February 24, 2008

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Critic Reviews

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Gillian Flynn

The fifth and final season of David Simon's peerlessly acted, stunningly scripted, revolutionary drama of 1,000 moving parts kicks off Jan. 6. Read full review

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Adam Buckman

This new 10-episode season boasts the same high quality of production that this series has always exhibited. Read full review

Heather Havrilesky

Every single scene of The Wire is meticulously scripted and dramatically riveting. Read full review

Ellen Gray

While I'm thrilled to have something as deep and juicy as The Wire back after so long a break between seasons, I'm afraid that the show's very best years may be behind it. Read full review

Doug Elfman

It's really quite good and oddly entertaining, as cynical as it is. Read full review

Noel Holston

Despite occasionally expressing Simon's concerns about journalism too pedantically, The Wire continues to deserve its accolades as the most remarkable drama series in television history. Read full review

David Zurawik

While the police story line has never been stronger, the first seven episodes made available for preview contain nothing that matches the emotional power and sociological insight of the show at its best--namely the classroom scenes from Season 4. Read full review

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[Anonymous]

Jan 28, 2008

Funny that the Baltimore Sun, which is trashed in this season, gives it the lowest score of all.

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Justinavery7074

Oct 6, 2011

Since most said that it was the weakest season, I lowered my standards. And while I was within that mindset, I saw the concluding season. Just marvelous. These characters will be sorely missed.

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LesleyW.

Mar 5, 2008

Bar none, the best show on TV - ever!

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cjm868

Nov 3, 2015

In my opinion, it's the greatest TV Show ever made. An epic tapestry of the city of Baltimore. Novelistic in its approach to storytelling it pushed the boundaries for what TV could be. Not only was there great writing and directing but the show also dealt with greater social issues. A mustIn my opinion, it's the greatest TV Show ever made. An epic tapestry of the city of Baltimore. Novelistic in its approach to storytelling it pushed the boundaries for what TV could be. Not only was there great writing and directing but the show also dealt with greater social issues. A must watch for everyone.… Expand

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EricS.

Jan 14, 2008

I was born and raised in Baltimore and taught in the Baltimore school system. These first-hand experiences only heighten my respect for this series. While the stories are fictional, the depiction of them is truth. As television struggles to find its future, this series come closer than any I was born and raised in Baltimore and taught in the Baltimore school system. These first-hand experiences only heighten my respect for this series. While the stories are fictional, the depiction of them is truth. As television struggles to find its future, this series come closer than any other to realizing its potential.… Expand

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Greatbeallo

May 11, 2013

The Wire peaks in season four, which is flawless, and then it takes a slight dip in its fifth and final season. Don't get me wrong. This season is still better than almost anything else on television, but there are some unbelievable plot twists, and it feels more rushed than previousThe Wire peaks in season four, which is flawless, and then it takes a slight dip in its fifth and final season. Don't get me wrong. This season is still better than almost anything else on television, but there are some unbelievable plot twists, and it feels more rushed than previous seasons. Still amazing, but not perfect.… Expand

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Aaron

May 26, 2009

It was the worst season EVER season four was much better.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 5

89
- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: January 6, 2008
- 6.7
  S5:E10. -30-
  Air Date: March 9, 2008
- tbd
  S5:E9. Late Editions
  Air Date: March 2, 2008
- tbd
  S5:E8. Clarifications
  Air Date: February 24, 2008
- tbd
  S5:E7. Took
  Air Date: February 17, 2008
- tbd
  S5:E6. The Dickensian Aspect
  Air Date: February 10, 2008
- tbd
  S5:E5. React Quotes
  Air Date: February 3, 2008
- tbd
  S5:E4. Transitions
  Air Date: January 27, 2008
- tbd
  S5:E3. Not for Attribution
  Air Date: January 20, 2008
- tbd
  S5:E2. Unconfirmed Reports
  Air Date: January 13, 2008
- tbd
  S5:E1. More with Less
  Air Date: January 6, 2008
- tbd
  S5:E0. The Wire: The Last Word
  Air Date: December 21, 2007
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  S5:E0. The Wire Odyssey
  Air Date: December 20, 2007
Season 4

98
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 10, 2006
Season 3

98
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 19, 2004
Season 2

95
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: June 1, 2003
Season 1

79
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: June 2, 2002