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  • TV-14
  • HBO
  • Jan 20, 2008
  • 58 m
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  • HBO
  • Jan 20, 2008
  • 58 m
The Wire

Summary In chronicling a multi-generational family business dealing illegal drugs and the efforts of the Baltimore police to curb their trade, this series draws parallels between these organizations and the men and women on either side of the battle.The words of Gary W. Potter, Professor of Criminal Justice and Police Studies at Eastern Kentucky...

Directed By: Joy Kecken, Scott Kecken

Written By: David Simon, Chris Collins

  • TV-14
  • HBO
  • Jan 20, 2008
  • 58 m
  • TV-14
  • HBO
  • Jan 20, 2008
  • 58 m
The Wire
S5 • Episode 3
Not for Attribution
Air Date: Jan 20, 2008
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Summary In chronicling a multi-generational family business dealing illegal drugs and the efforts of the Baltimore police to curb their trade, this series draws parallels between these organizations and the men and women on either side of the battle.The words of Gary W. Potter, Professor of Criminal Justice and Police Studies at Eastern Kentucky...

Created By: David Simon

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Episode 1 • Jan 6, 2008 • 58 m
More with Less
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.
Episode 2 • Jan 13, 2008 • 58 m
Unconfirmed Reports
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.
Episode 3 • Jan 20, 2008 • 58 m
Not for Attribution
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.
Episode 4 • Jan 27, 2008 • 58 m
Transitions
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.
Episode 5 • Feb 3, 2008 • 57 m
React Quotes
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.
Episode 6 • Feb 10, 2008 • 58 m
The Dickensian Aspect
Episode 7 • Feb 17, 2008 • 58 m
Took
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.
Episode 8 • Feb 24, 2008 • 58 m
Clarifications
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.
Episode 9 • Mar 2, 2008 • 1 h
Late Editions
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.
Episode 10 • Mar 9, 2008 • 1 h 33 m
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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.
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Dominic West

Detective James 'Jimmy' McNulty, Officer James 'Jimmy' McNulty

Lance Reddick

Lieutenant Cedric Daniels, Major Cedric Daniels, Colonel Cedric Daniels

Sonja Sohn

Detective Shakima 'Kima' Greggs

Wendell Pierce

Detective William 'Bunk' Moreland

John Doman

Deputy Commissioner for Operations William A. Rawls, Major William A. Rawls, Colonel William A. Rawls

Deirdre Lovejoy

A.S.A. Rhonda Pearlman

Seth Gilliam

Sergeant Ellis Carver, Detective Ellis Carver

Domenick Lombardozzi

Detective Thomas 'Herc' Hauk, Thomas 'Herc' Hauk, Sergeant Thomas 'Herc' Hauk

Clarke Peters

Detective Lester Freamon

Andre Royo

Reginald 'Bubbles' Cousins

Michael Kenneth Williams

Omar Little

Jim True-Frost

Detective Roland 'Prez' Pryzbylewski, Roland 'Prez' Pryzbylewski

Frankie Faison

Acting Commissioner Ervin H. Burrell, Commissioner Ervin H. Burrell, Deputy Commissioner for Operations Ervin H. Burrell

Corey Parker Robinson

Detective Leander Sydnor

Delaney Williams

Sergeant Jay Landsman

J.D. Williams

Preston 'Bodie' Broadus

Wood Harris

Avon Barksdale

Idris Elba

Russell 'Stringer' Bell

Aidan Gillen

Councilman Thomas 'Tommy' Carcetti, Mayor Thomas 'Tommy' Carcetti

Jamie Hector

Marlo Stanfield

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