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The Wire

2002–2008 · Ended · 5 seasons

Drama Crime Thriller

First aired: Jun 2, 2002
Last aired: Mar 9, 2008
IMDb rating: 9.3 / 10 426,865 votes

Overview

Follows one single drug and homicide investigation throughout the length of an entire season. Centered on the drug culture of inner-city Baltimore, the series' storyline unfolds from the points of view of both the criminals lording the streets and the police officers determined to bring them down.

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. 18 wins & 59 nominations total

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Episodes

Season 5 · 10 episodes

E1 More With Less

Jan 6, 2008 59 min

Budget cuts hit the police hard; corporate downsizing frustrates the staff of a local newspaper.
E2 Unconfirmed Reports

Jan 13, 2008 59 min

McNulty decides to take matters into his own hands; Marlo takes care of unfinished business.
E3 Not for Attribution

Jan 20, 2008 59 min

Carcetti's police plans are leaked to the press; Marlo cleans up his cash.
E4 Transitions

Jan 27, 2008 59 min

The police brass changes; McNulty and Freamon look for bodies; Prop Joe pays his last respects.
E5 React Quotes

Feb 3, 2008 59 min

Marlo's new alliance gives Freamon and McNulty a fresh lead; the press turns to a breaking story.
E6 The Dickensian Aspect

Feb 10, 2008 59 min

Templeton makes headlines; Bunk follows up on old leads; McNulty takes an interest in the homeless.
E7 Took

Feb 17, 2008 59 min

An unexpected call puts Templeton and the paper back in the spotlight--and gets McNulty unwanted extra attention.
E8 Clarifications

Feb 24, 2008 59 min

Bunk returns a McNulty favor; Carcetti is forced to make deals; Hayes asks Templeton about his sources.
E9 Late Editions

Mar 2, 2008 60 min

Freamon's hard work pays off with a promising lead, though McNulty isn't in the mood to celebrate.
E10 -30-

Mar 9, 2008 93 min

McNulty and Freamon face the consequences of their actions, while Carcetti tries to save face.