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Encyclopedia > List of The Wire episodes

This is an episode list for the drama television series The Wire.[1] The series has its roots in the experiences of writer and former homicide detective Ed Burns, and creator David Simon's ordeals as a police reporter for the Baltimore Sun. The series began on HBO on June 2, 2002 in the United States with the episode "The Target" and has aired through its fourth season. Television series redirects here. ... This article is about the television series. ... Edward Burns (born 29 January 1968) is an American actor, producer, and director. ... David Simon (born 1960) is an American author, journalist, and writer/producer of television shows based on his books. ... The Sun is the newspaper of record for Baltimore, Maryland, with a daily press run of 247,193 copies and a Sunday run of 418,670 copies (9/30/05 Audit Bureau of Circulations report). ... HBO (Home Box Office) is an American premium cable television network. ... is the 153rd day of the year (154th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... The Target is the first (pilot) episode of the first season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ...


HBO has guaranteed the series' return for a fifth season in 2007.[2] Simon has indicated that the fifth season will be the last, as no theme seems substantial enough to warrant a sixth season. Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ...


To date, a total of 50 episodes of The Wire have been produced and aired. There is expected to be a final total of 60 episodes when the show concludes.[3] Currently, the first three seasons are available on Region 1 and 2 DVD. Seasons are released in Region 4 considerably later than elsewhere. DVD Regions Each DVD-Video disc contains one or more region codes, denoting the area(s) of the world in which distribution and playback are intended. ... DVD (Digital Versatile Disc or Digital Video Disc) is an optical disc storage media format that can be used for data storage, including movies with high video and sound quality. ...

Contents

Seasons

Season Episodes Originally aired DVD Release
Region 1 Region 2 Region 4 Discs
1 13 2002 October 12, 2004 April 18, 2005 May 11, 2005 5
2 12 2003 January 25, 2005 October 10, 2005 May 3, 2006
3 12 2004 August 8, 2006 February 5, 2007 N/A
4 13 2006 N/A

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Season 1: 2002

# Title Story Teleplay Original airdate Director
1 "The Target" David Simon, Ed Burns David Simon June 2, 2002 Clark Johnson
"...when it's not your turn." - McNulty
Homicide detective Jimmy McNulty observes the murder trial of a mid-level drug dealer, D'Angelo Barksdale, and sees the prosecution's star witness recant her testimony. McNulty recognises drug king-pin Stringer Bell in the court room and believes he has manipulated the proceedings. McNulty circumvents the chain of command by talking to the judge, who then places pressure on the police department over the case. D'Angelo is acquitted and returns to work for the Barksdale drug-dealing organization - moving to the low rise projects known as "the pit." A homeless drug addict named Bubbles acts as mentor to another addict in an ill-conceived scam with severe consequences. 
2 "The Detail" David Simon, Ed Burns David Simon June 9, 2002 Clark Johnson
"You cannot lose if you do not play." - Marla Daniels
The witness who testified against D'Angelo is killed, and the Barksdale organization is suspected; a detail is formed to investigate their drug dealing activity in the low rises. The detail's Lieutenant Cedric Daniels is concerned with the quality of his team, while Detective McNulty is concerned with the department's plan for the investigation. Daniel's protégé Kima Greggs uses Bubbles as a confidential informant to identify members of the Barksdale organization. However, Daniel's suspicions about his other detectives prove correct when a late night foray into the West side projects by Herc, Carver and Prez goes awry. 
3 "The Buys" David Simon, Ed Burns David Simon June 16, 2002 Peter Medak
"The King stay the King." - D'Angelo
The detectives' brutal actions lead to a minor riot, bad publicity for the detail, an injured officer, and another placed on administrative leave. D'Angelo gives young dealers Wallace and Bodie Broadus a lesson about their place in the Barksdale hierarchy. The detail finally starts to see results as Freamon obtains an old picture of Avon. Stick-up man Omar Little takes advantage of D'Angelo's crew's lapses and robs the pit's stash of narcotics. The pit is later raided by the police and Bodie receives a beating for striking an officer, but nothing turns up due to Omar's robbery. 
4 "Old Cases" David Simon, Ed Burns David Simon June 23, 2002 Clement Virgo
"It's a thin line 'tween heaven and here." - Bubbles
Bodie wakes up from his injuries in a Washington, D.C. juvenile detention center and manages to escape just before Herc and Carver arrive to interrogate him. Avon Barksdale discusses the loss of the pit's stash with his enforcers and marks Omar and his crew for death. McNulty and his partner from homicide Bunk Moreland investigate an old murder that may be related to D'Angelo. 
5 "The Pager" David Simon, Ed Burns Ed Burns June 30, 2002 Peter Medak
"...a little slow, a little late." - Avon Barksdale
Stringer warns D'Angelo that there may be a snitch in his camp. The detail gets its affidavit approved for a cloned pager but are puzzled at the results. Prez begins to redeem himself in the eyes of his colleagues by taking a fresh approach to the pager information. Wallace spots Brandon, one of Omar's crew, in an arcade and passes the information on to the Barksdale enforcers. 
6 "The Wire" David Simon, Ed Burns David Simon July 7, 2002 Ed Bianchi
"...and all the pieces matter." - Freamon
Brandon's bloodied body is discovered in the pit. Wallace gets even more unsettled about the situation after Avon rewards D'Angelo and him for their parts in Brandon's murder. The detail gets a wiretap running. Daniels clashes with homicide Major William Rawls over their approach to the evidence they have gathered thus far. 
7 "One Arrest" David Simon, Ed Burns Rafael Alvarez July 21, 2002 Joe Chappelle
"A man must have a code." - Bunk
Using information from the wiretap Detectives Greggs, Herc, Carver, and Sydnor catch a runner on his way to the pit with a re-supply. Avon worries about a possible snitch and Stringer confounds the detail's investigative efforts by cautiously instructing his people to stop using payphones. Rawls pressures his detective in the detail for information on their case. 
8 "Lessons" David Simon, Ed Burns David Simon July 28, 2002 Gloria Muzio
"Come at the king, you best not miss." - Omar
McNulty uses his children to tail Stringer after a chance encounter in a local market. Greggs and Carver arrest a driver picking up a large amount cash from the Towers and known gang members, but are forced to return the money when the driver's political connections to Senator Clay Davis are revealed. Daniels discusses his problems following the money trail with his wife, Marla. 
9 "Game Day" David Simon, Ed Burns David H. Melnick,
Shamit Choksey		 August 4, 2002 Milc(o Manc(evski
"Maybe we won." - Herc
Veteran detective Lester Freamon gets Syndor and Prez started on the Barksdale money trail. Omar gives East side kingpin Proposition Joe a stolen package for the opportunity to parlay with him. Avon and Proposition Joe host an East side vs. West side basketball game, giving the detectives the first glimpse of their elusive target. 
10 "The Cost" David Simon, Ed Burns David Simon August 11, 2002 Brad Anderson
"And then he dropped the bracelets..." - Greggs
After being clean for three days, Bubbles gets some strong advice from a former addict. Omar attempts to kill Avon, causing Avon and Stringer to tighten up ship. The detail identifies a major Barksdale stash house and an undercover operation has terrible consequences. 
11 "The Hunt" David Simon, Ed Burns Joy Lusco August 18, 2002 Steve Shill
"Dope on the damn table." - Daniels
While Greggs' life hangs in the balance, Daniels is ordered to raid the Barksdale operation. The detail's hand is forced and a series of city-wide raids and arrests are made to appease the Commissioner's desire for "dope on the table". Bubbles unwittingly implicates himself in the shooting. 
12 "Cleaning Up" David Simon, Ed Burns George Pelecanos September 1, 2002 Clement Virgo
"This is me, yo, right here." - Wallace
Avon and Stringer meet with Levy to discuss a potential leak in the wake of the raids. Wallace goes back to the pit and asks to be let back in but Stringer has another plan. With the loss of their wiretaps the detail takes a fresh approach and makes a significant arrest. 
13 "Sentencing" David Simon, Ed Burns David Simon, Ed Burns September 8, 2002 Tim Van Patten
"All in the game." - Traditional West Baltimore
Daniels and McNulty's evidence of political corruption is rejected by the FBI. D'Angelo is convinced to stand with his family by a visit from his mother. Business resumes in the pit with Bodie and Poot leading the way. 

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Detective Roland Prez Pryzbylewski is a fictional character on the HBO drama The Wire played by actor Jim True-Frost. ... The Buys is the third episode of the first season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... June 16 is the 167th day of the year (168th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... Peter Medak Peter Medak (December 23, 1937) is a Hungary-born director of British and American movies. ... In the fictional TV series The Wire,The Barksdale Organization led by Avon Barksdale was the most powerful and violent drug crew in Baltimore, Maryland and was the main focus of investigation in Seasons 1 and 3. ... Information Aliases Bodie Gender Male Age 20 Occupation Crew Chief (Stanfield Organization) Family grandmother; brother James, deceased Portrayed by J.D. Williams Created by David Simon Preston Bodie Broadus is a fictional character on the HBO drama The Wire played by actor J.D. Williams. ... Omar Devone Little is a fictional character on the HBO drama The Wire, portrayed by Michael K. Williams. ... Old Cases is the fourth episode of the first season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... is the 174th day of the year (175th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... Clement Virgo (born Kingston, Jamaica) is a Canadian film and television director. ... Avon Barksdale is a fictional character on the HBO drama The Wire played by actor Wood Harris. ... William Bunk Moreland is a fictional African American Baltimore homicide detective played by Wendell Pierce on the television series The Wire. ... Episode chronology The Pager is the fifth episode of the first season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... June 30 is the 181st day of the year (182nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... 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Lessons is the eighth episode of the first season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... is the 209th day of the year (210th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... Senator R. Clayton Clay Davis is a fictional character on the HBO drama The Wire, played by actor Isiah Whitlock, Jr. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Law enforcement characters of The Wire. ... Game Day is the ninth episode of the first season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... is the 216th day of the year (217th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... Detective Lester Freamon is a fictional character on the HBO drama The Wire played by actor Clarke Peters. ... Proposition Joe Stewart is a fictional character on the HBO drama The Wire played by actor Robert F. Chew. ... The Cost is the tenth episode of the first season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... is the 223rd day of the year (224th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... Brad Anderson (born 1964 in Madison, Connecticut, USA) is a film director. ... The Hunt is the eleventh episode of the first season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... August 18 is the 230th day of the year (231st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... Steven Shill is an American actor and television director who is probably best known for his work on several programs produced by HBO which include The Wire, Rome, Carnivàle and Deadwood. ... Cleaning Up is the twelfth episode of the first season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... George Pelecanos is an American author of detective fiction. ... September 1 is the 244th day of the year (245th in leap years). ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... Sentencing is the thirteenth episode and finale of the first season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... September 8 is the 251st day of the year (252nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... Tim Van Patten (born June 10, 1959 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American film director. ...

Season 2: 2003

# Title Story Teleplay Original airdate Director
14 "Ebb Tide" David Simon, Ed Burns David Simon June 1, 2003 Steve Shill
"Ain't never gonna be what it was." - Little Big Roy
When McNulty—sidelined to harbor patrol—discovers a corpse in the harbor, he makes sure to pay back Rawls by sticking City Homicide with a whodunit. Major Valchek feels slighted when Frank Sobotka, the boss of a local stevedore union donates a more impressive gift to a local Polish church. Sobotka meets with other union leaders, and learning that a crucial pier is still in a state of disrepair, instructs his nephew Nick to see The Greek regarding a clandestine container that he is shipping. Later, Port Police Officer "Beadie" Russell makes a horrifying discovery when she stumbles across The Greek's container and discovers the bodies of over a dozen young women. 
15 "Collateral Damage" David Simon, Ed Burns David Simon June 8, 2003 Ed Bianchi
"They can chew you up, but they gotta spit you out." - McNulty
After the murders of the fourteen women discovered in the cargo container get dumped on Officer Russell, McNulty offers to help, ensuring that it goes back to Rawls' homicide department; Valchek, still angered at Frank Sobotka for the incident at the Church, strikes a deal with Burrell—in return for supporting him in his aspirations for promotion, he demands Burrell set up a detail to investigate Sobotka and his union. "Horseface" complains of sudden police pressure to Sobotka and the two come up with a plan to further embarrass Valchek. In Prison, Avon's relationship with his nephew begins to sour. 
16 "Hot Shots" David Simon, Ed Burns David Simon June 15, 2003 Elodie Keene
"What they need is a union." - Russell
Nick Sobotka, concerned over how he is to provide for his girlfriend and their daughter, joins his errant cousin Ziggy and other dock workers to steal containers for Vondas and his partners. Avon confers with Stringer about troubles with their drug supply and D'Angelo's growing distance from Avon and the others. Sobotka attempts to court political favor, including Clay Davis, in order to fulfill his hopes for the regeneration of the dock. Omar signs up some new partners in crime. At the request of Wee-Bey, Avon deals with an abusive police officer in the prison who also deals drugs to inmates—his method of choice horrifying his nephew. 
17 "Hard Cases" David Simon, Joy Lusco Joy Lusco June 22, 2003 Elodie Keene
"If I hear the music, I'm gonna dance." - Greggs
D'Angelo confronts his uncle about the bad package and washes his hands of the business as Avon brokers a deal to give up officer Tilghman for a reduction in his sentence. Lieutenant Daniels manages to secure a promise of his own major crimes detail after the Sobotka investigation ends from Burrell. Frank Sobotka, angered at his son and nephews unauthorized smuggling deal with the Greeks, chastises his nephew—defending his illicit deals as a means toward regenerating the ailing dockyard. Ziggy continues to enjoy his new found wealth as McNulty takes a personal interest in the murdered women. 
18 "Undertow" David Simon, Ed Burns Ed Burns June 29, 2003 Steve Shill
"They used to make steel there, no?" - Spiros Vondas
Ziggy's inability to move a package of drugs costs him his Camaro and nearly his life as he falls foul of East side dealers. Seeing his cousin in danger, Nick attempts to parlay with one of the dealers but discovers that they have torched his car. Attempting to placate Major Valchek, Daniels sends Herc, Carver, and Greggs out for some hand-to-hands as they half-heartedly step up their investigation of the docks. Officer Russell gains a tip from Maui, an old boyfriend who indicates that the union computer may be useful in tracking containers. Frank Sobotka's frustration with the Greeks begins to grow as he is once again denied a meeting with their boss, but puts his grudges aside once his payment for smuggling their containers is tripled. Donnete visits D'Angelo Banksdale and tells him that he is being supported; D'Angelo remains cynical as his family's drug trade continues to fall apart. 
19 "All Prologue" David Simon, Ed Burns David Simon July 6, 2003 Steve Shill
"It don't matter that some fool say he different..." - D'Angelo
The detail continues to look for the source of the union's money as they begin to monitor container movements while Detective Greggs tracks down a lead on the murdered girls. Stringer, concerned over D'Angelo's distancing from the organization, goes behind Avon's back to deal with the problem once and for all. Nick requests help from the Greeks to solve Ziggy's woes. As Frank Sobotka outlines his plans for the docks, several of his union colleagues express suspicion at the source of his income. Omar emerges from hiding to testify against Bird. 
20 "Backwash" David Simon, Rafael Alvarez Rafael Alvarez July 13, 2003 Thomas J. Wright
"Don't worry kid, you're still on the clock." - Horseface
Rawls attempts to persuade Daniels to take the Jane Doe homicides but is unsuccessful. Freamon and Russell continue to study the docks' traffic using their cloned computer, and suspect irregularities in containers handled by Thomas "Horseface" Pakusa. They track the container back to Double G's warehouse and see Sergei Malatov meeting with Proposition Joe. Frank and Nick visit the diner to meet with The Greek; The Greek tells him to deliver more disappeared but clean containers to the shut down warehouse as suspicions mount about possible interest from the police. Stringer discusses a business deal with Proposition Joe to revitalize the Barksdale organization, but Avon turns it down flat. D'Angelo's funeral brings together the Barksdale crew members. 
21 "Duck and Cover" David Simon,
George Pelecanos		 George Pelecanos July 27, 2003 Daniel Attias
"How come they don't fly away?" - Ziggy
McNulty deals with the disappointment of his failed reconciliation with his wife by returning to his old drinking and cheating habits while falling further into depression. The detail closes in on Sergei Malatov when they track his cell phone through his truck rental paperwork, and puts "White" Mike McArdle in their sights. Concerned about the union's finances, Sobotka decides to pay the bills and discovers that his cell phone account was flagged as to not have service disconnected. Becoming paranoid, he smuggles a container without contraband to see the results, and his suspicious become founded once the police pull the container over. On the drug side, violence between rival drug dealers further demoralizes the Barksdale organization. 
22 "Stray Rounds" David Simon, Ed Burns David Simon August 3, 2003 Tim Van Patten
"The world is a smaller place now." - The Greek
The detail becomes dismayed at the lack of activity from their subjects and realizes that they must be changing their operating procedure. Nick moves higher in the underworld when Vondas puts him in touch with White Mike to wholesale drugs on their behalf. On the new drug corner they commandeered from their rivals, Bodie and crew sell their repackaged dope, then are involved in a shootout that kills a child. Rawls welcomes Major Howard "Bunny" Colvin to the scene of the shooting, who disapproves of Rawls' counter-strategy of large-scale strike operations through the West side. Stringer meets with Proposition Joe behing Avon's back to discuss turning over some West side territory in exchange for a cut of the Greeks' drugs, but does not take action yet. Avon complicates Stringer's attempted betrayal by hiring feared hitman Brother Mouzone to drive off rival dealers. 
23 "Storm Warnings" David Simon, Ed Burns Ed Burns August 10, 2003 Robert Bailey
"It pays to go with the union card every time." - Ziggy
Racial tension over the next union secretary continues to build as Sobotka plans to run contrary to a long-standing gentlemen's agreement. Ziggy steals several cars from the docks and fences them to Double G. Glekas double-crosses Ziggy by halving his original cut; Ziggy flies into a rage and shoots a young bystander before murdering Glekas. He breaks down outside the murder scene and is captured by police. Nick is the first to learn of his cousin's arrest and after facing the wrath of his uncle, drowns his sorrows in a local park. The detail uses satellite technology to its advantage but meets a setback as Valchek turns over control of the investigation to the FBI. Bodie is pleased with the new supply of drugs, but unhappy that Proposition Joe's people are slinging on his turf. Cheese is shot by Brother Mouzone, further complicating relations between Stringer and Proposition Joe. 
24 "Bad Dreams" David Simon,
George Pelecanos		 George Pelecanos August 17, 2003 Ernest Dickerson
"I need to get clean." - Sobotka
The detail serves warrants on the targets of their investigation, capturing everybody save Nick Sobotka and the Greeks. A raid of Nick's home turns up large amounts of cash and heroin, and the detail widens their dragnet. Frank Sobotka is arrested when the FBI storms the union offices and subsequently embarrased in a perp walk. The Greeks decide to cut their losses and leave Baltimore. Vondas is reluctant to tie up the loose ends by killing the Sobotkas, but once a report detailing Sobotka's plan to turn state's evidence in exchange for leniency toward Nick and Ziggy reaches him, he has no choice. Sobotka walks into danger and meets with The Greek. 
25 "Port in a Storm" David Simon, Ed Burns David Simon August 24, 2003 Robert F. Colesberry
"Business. Always business." - The Greek
The stevedores gather for work as Officer Diggins pulls a floating corpse from the water. Once ashore, they all recognize the body as Frank Sobotka. The Greek opts to stop pursuing Nick because the police are on his heels, and walks away from Baltimore. The FBI visits the union hall and tells them that they need to change their leadership or face decertification. The union remains loyal and seals the destruction of their future. Urban reform begins to hit Baltimore as the docks undergo construction. 

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The fictional HBO drama series The Wire focused largely on the Baltimore docks in its second season introducing many new characters to the cast. ... The Greek is a fictional character on the HBO drama The Wire played by actor Bill Raymond. ... All Prologue is the sixth episode of the second season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... is the 187th day of the year (188th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... In the fictional TV series The Wire,The Barksdale Organization led by Avon Barksdale was the most powerful and violent drug crew in Baltimore, Maryland and was the main focus of investigation in Seasons 1 and 3. ... Backwash is the seventh episode of the second season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... July 13 is the 194th day of the year (195th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 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Howard Bunny Colvin, played by Robert Wisdom, is a fictional character on the HBO drama The Wire, and was a Major for the Baltimore Police Department before his retirement. ... Street level characters comprise a large part of the cast on the fictional HBO drama series The Wire. ... Storm Warnings is the tenth episode of the second season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... is the 222nd day of the year (223rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Robert Bailey was a linebacker in the NFL. Category: ... Bad Dreams is the eleventh episode of the second season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... August 17 is the 229th day of the year (230th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Ernest Roscoe Dickerson (born June 25, 1951) is an American film director and cinematographer. ... Port in a Storm is the twelfth episode of the second season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... August 24 is the 236th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (237th in leap years), with 129 days remaining. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Robert F. Colesberry was an American film and television producer and first assistant director notable for his work as a producer on the Emmy award winning miniseries The Corner and Peabody award winning The Wire for HBO. Colesberry had a recurring cameo on the wire as detective Ray Cole. ...

Season 3: 2004

# Title Story Teleplay Original airdate Director
26 "Time After Time" David Simon, Ed Burns David Simon September 19, 2004 Ed Bianchi
"Don't matter how many times you get burnt, you just keep doin' the same." - Bodie
A wave of urban reform brings down the notorious Franklin Terrace public housing towers, forcing the Barksdale drug crew to find a new home. 
27 "All Due Respect" David Simon, Richard Price Richard Price September 26, 2004 Steve Shill
"There's never been a paper bag." - Colvin
Under orders from Stringer Bell, Bodie faces a critical test against a fierce young dealer with lucrative corners near the now-toppled Franklin Terrace towers. 
28 "Dead Soldiers" David Simon, Dennis Lehane Dennis Lehane October 3, 2004 Rob Bailey
"The gods will not save you." - Burrell
Omar and crew get more than they bargained for during a stick-up of a Barksdale stash house; Colvin hatches a secretive crime-reduction plan. 
29 "Hamsterdam" David Simon,
George Pelecanos		 George Pelecanos October 10, 2004 Ernest Dickerson
"Why you got to go and fuck with the program?" - Fruit
West Baltimore residents get some surprising straight talk at a community meeting from Major Colvin; Carcetti reveals his political ambitions. 
30 "Straight and True" David Simon, Ed Burns Ed Burns October 17, 2004 Daniel Attias
"I had such fuckin' hopes for us." - McNulty
Frustrated in his grass-roots reform efforts, Colvin arms himself with intelligence; McNulty sees Stringer Bell is now unreachable as a drug target. 
31 "Homecoming" David Simon, Rafael Alvarez Rafael Alvarez October 31, 2004 Leslie Libman
"Just a gangster, I suppose." - Avon Barksdale
Stringer Bell gets an education in construction management, and a frustrated Colvin unleashes the troops on the corner boys ignoring his new edict. 
32 "Back Burners" David Simon, Joy Lusco Joy Lusco November 7, 2004 Tim Van Patten
"Conscience do cost." - Butchie
Daniels is distressed over the reason the detail was reassigned from Pimlico; Marlo dispatches a drive-by on a Barksdale corner from the calm of his pigeon coop. 
33 "Moral Midgetry" David Simon, Richard Price Richard Price November 14, 2004 Agnieszka Holland
"Crawl, walk, and then run." - Clay Davis
Brianna and McNulty sit down for a heart-to-heart, while Avon dispatches the troops to track Omar and wrestles with a revelation by Stringer. 
34 "Slapstick" David Simon,
George Pelecanos		 David Simon November 21, 2004 Alex Zakrzewski
"...while you're waiting for moments that never come." - Freamon
A Barksdale crew violates the long-standing but unspoken Sunday morning truce, increasing discontent among the co-op. 
35 "Reformation" David Simon, Ed Burns Ed Burns November 28, 2004 Christine Moore
"Call it a crisis of leadership." - Proposition Joe
Brother Mouzone returns to Baltimore on a mission of revenge and casts a wide net in his search for Omar, who has his own plan for vengeance. 
36 "Middle Ground" David Simon,
George Pelecanos		 George Pelecanos December 12, 2004 Joe Chappelle
"We don't need to dream no more." - Stringer Bell
The wire begins to yield information about the Barksdale organization, though finding links to the top proves elusive. 
37 "Mission Accomplished" David Simon, Ed Burns David Simon December 19, 2004 Ernest Dickerson
"...we fight on that lie." - Slim Charles
A reticent Avon readies his troops for war against Marlo; as Cutty struggles to keep his young boxers off the corners, he and Fruit cross paths once again. 

Time After Time is the first episode of the third season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... David Simon (born 1960) is an American author, journalist, and writer/producer of television shows based on his books. ... Edward Burns (born 29 January 1968) is an American actor, producer, and director. ... is the 262nd day of the year (263rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Edward Bianchi (born April 24, 1942) is an American television producer and director. ... All Due Respect is the second episode of the third season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... For other persons named Richard Price, see Richard Price (disambiguation). ... is the 269th day of the year (270th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Steven Shill is an American actor and television director who is probably best known for his work on several programs produced by HBO which include The Wire, Rome, Carnivàle and Deadwood. ... Dead Soldiers is the third episode of the third season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... Dennis Lehane (born 1966) is an American author. ... October 3 is the 276th day of the year (277th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Robert John Bailey (born October 28, 1963, Biddulph, Staffordshire) is a former English cricketer who played in 4 Tests and 4 ODIs from 1985 to 1990. ... Episode chronology Hamsterdam is the fourth episode of the third season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... George Pelecanos is an American author of detective fiction. ... October 10 is the 283rd day of the year (284th in leap years). ... shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Ernest Roscoe Dickerson (born June 25, 1951) is an American film director and cinematographer. ... Straight and True is the fifth episode of the third season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... is the 290th day of the year (291st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Daniel Attias is an American television director. ... Homcoming is the sixth episode of the third season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... October 31 is the 304th day of the year (305th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Back Burners is the seventh episode of the third season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... is the 311th day of the year (312th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Tim Van Patten (born June 10, 1959 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American film director. ... Moral Midgetry is the eighth episode of the third season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... November 14 is the 318th day of the year (319th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Agnieszka Holland (born November 28, 1948 in Warsaw, Poland) is a film and TV director and screenplay writer. ... Slapstick is the ninth episode of the third season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... November 21 is the 325th day of the year (326th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Reformation is the tenth episode of the third season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... November 28 is the 332nd day (333rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Middle Ground is the eleventh episode of the third season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... December 12 is the 346th day (347th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 19 days remaining. ... shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Mission Accomplished is the twelfth and final episode of the third season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... December 19 is the 353rd day of the year (354th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Season 4: 2006

All episodes were made available by HBO six days earlier than their broadcast date, via On Demand. This article is in need of attention. ...

# Title Story Teleplay Original airdate Director
38 "Boys of Summer" David Simon, Ed Burns David Simon September 10, 2006 Joe Chappelle
"Lambs to the slaughter here." - Marcia Donnelly
Four West Baltimore boys wrestle with what to do with the rest of their summer vacation; the mayoral race heats up; Prez prepares for his new career. 
39 "Soft Eyes" Ed Burns, David Mills David Mills September 17, 2006 Christine Moore
"I still wake up white in a city that ain't." - Carcetti
Pearlman and Freamon argue over subpoenas; Carcetti drops a bombshell on Royce; Marlo decides to help the young kids; Bubbles mentors a homeless child. 
40 "Home Rooms" Ed Burns, Richard Price Richard Price September 24, 2006 Seith Mann
"I love the first day, man. Everybody all friendly an' shit." - Namond Brice
Prez is shocked by his students; Royce strikes back against Carcetti; Rawls begins to gut the major case unit from the inside; Colvin embarks on a new career. 
41 "Refugees" Ed Burns, Dennis Lehane Dennis Lehane October 1, 2006 Jim McKay
"No one wins. One side just loses more slowly." - Prez
A high-profile homicide case gets a new detective; Marlo gets burned in a poker game; Colvin and Cutty get new jobs. 
42 "Alliances" David Simon, Ed Burns Ed Burns October 8, 2006 David Platt
"If you with us, you with us." - Chris Partlow
Burrell feels the heat from Royce; Marlo tries to enlist Michael; Dukie debunks Randy's 'special dead' theory. 
43 "Margin of Error" Ed Burns, Eric Overmyer Eric Overmyer October 15, 2006 Dan Attias
"Don't try this shit at home." - Norman Wilson
Carcetti responds to a campaign smear; Randy makes a startling revelation; Marlo proves elusive. 
44 "Unto Others" Ed Burns, William F. Zorzi William F. Zorzi October 29, 2006 Anthony Hemingway
"Aw yeah. That golden rule." - The Bunk
Royce and Carcetti make their peace; Prez has a good day; Greggs uses 'soft eyes' at a a crime scene. 
45 "Corner Boys" Richard Price, Ed Burns Richard Price November 5, 2006 Agnieszka Holland
"We got our thing, but it's just part of the big thing." - Zenobia
Carcetti makes the rounds; Colvin uses corner logic in class; Daniels sees his stock rising. 
46 "Know Your Place" Ed Burns, Kia Corthron Kia Corthron November 12, 2006 Alex Zakrzewski
"Might as well dump 'em, get another." - Proposition Joe
Bubbles fingers a witness for Herc; Colvin offers an incentive; Andre turns to Proposition Joe for help. 
47 "Misgivings" Ed Burns, Eric Overmyer Ed Burns November 19, 2006 Ernest R. Dickerson
"World goin' one way, people another." - Poot
Burrell's new mandate for quality of life arrests is met with civil disobedience and political maneuvering. Chris takes cares of a problem for Michael. Little Kevin explains his arrest to Marlo. Namond reaches out to an unexpected hand for help. Bubbles gets revenge for Herc's continual betrayals. 
48 "A New Day" David Simon, Ed Burns Ed Burns November 26, 2006 Brad Anderson
"You play in dirt, you get dirty." - McNulty
Carcetti faces a dilemma over a complaint against Herc. Randy gets the cold shoulder from his school mates. Omar makes a power play in the drug trade. Freamon is tempted back to Major Crimes and has a revelation regarding the missing bodies. 
49 "That's Got His Own" Ed Burns, George Pelecanos George Pelecanos December 3, 2006 Joe Chappelle
"That all it is to it?" - Bubbles
Prez is rankled by Dukie's academic promotion; Omar orchestrates another big sting; Namond and Cutty get a first-hand taste of the "new" Michael. 
50 "Final Grades" David Simon, Ed Burns David Simon December 10, 2006 Ernest R. Dickerson
"If animal trapped call 410-844-6286." - Baltimore, traditional
Namond, Randy and Dukie adjust to new realities; Bodie is fed up with the actions of Marlo and his crew; Michael is promoted; Omar makes Prop Joe a new offer. 

Boys of Summer is the first episode of the fourth season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... David Simon (born 1960) is an American author, journalist, and writer/producer of television shows based on his books. ... Edward Burns (born 29 January 1968) is an American actor, producer, and director. ... is the 253rd day of the year (254th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Soft Eyes is the second episode of the fourth season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... David Mills is an American author, journalist, and screenwriter and producer of television programs. ... September 17 is the 260th day of the year (261st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Home Rooms is the third episode of the fourth season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... For other persons named Richard Price, see Richard Price (disambiguation). ... September 24 is the 267th day of the year (268th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Dennis Lehane (born 1966) is an American author. ... is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... James Kenneth McManus, better known by his professional name of Jim McKay (born September 24, 1921 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), is an American television sports journalist. ... Episode chronology Alliances is the fifth episode of the fourth season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... October 8 is the 281st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (282nd in leap years). ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... David Andrew Platt (born June 10, 1966 in Chadderton, near Oldham, in Lancashire) is a former English footballer, who played in midfield. ... Margin of Error is the sixth episode of the fourth season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... Eric Overmyer is a writer and producer. ... is the 288th day of the year (289th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Daniel Attias is an American television director. ... Unto Others is the seventh episode of the fourth season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... is the 302nd day of the year (303rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Episode chronology Corner Boys is the eighth episode of the fourth season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... November 5 is the 309th day of the year (310th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 56 days remaining. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Agnieszka Holland (born November 28, 1948 in Warsaw, Poland) is a film and TV director and screenplay writer. ... Know Your Place is the ninth episode of the fourth season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... is the 316th day of the year (317th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Misgivings is the tenth episode of the fourth season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... Eric Overmyer is a writer and producer. ... is the 323rd day of the year (324th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Ernest Roscoe Dickerson (born June 25, 1951) is an American film director and cinematographer. ... ... is the 330th day of the year (331st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Brad Anderson (born 1964 in Madison, Connecticut, USA) is a film director. ... Thats Got His Own is the 12th episode of the fourth season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... George Pelecanos is an American author of detective fiction. ... December 3 is the 337th (in leap years the 338th) day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Final Grades is the thirteenth and final episode of the fourth season of the HBO original series, The Wire. ... December 10 is the 344th day (345th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, 21 days before the next year. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...

References

  1. ^ HBO episode guide. HBO (2006). Retrieved on 2006-12-01.
  2. ^ Higgins, John M. (2006). HBO Renews The Wire. Broadcasting & Cable. Retrieved on 2006-09-13.
  3. ^ David Mills (2007-02-28). Just to tease you fans of The Wire…. Retrieved on 2007-03-14.


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The Wire
v • d • e
Episodes | Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 | Season 4
Characters
Police: Jimmy McNulty Kima Greggs "Bunk" Moreland Lester Freamon Ellis Carver "Herc" Hauk
Command: Ervin Burrell William Rawls Cedric Daniels Stanislaus Valchek Raymond Foerster Jay Landsman
School: Roland Pryzbylewski Howard Colvin Namond Brice Michael Lee Randy Wagstaff Duquan Weems
Street: Omar Little Bubbles Wee-Bey Brice Dennis Wise Chris Partlow Snoop
Kingpins: Avon Barksdale Stringer Bell Marlo Stanfield Proposition Joe The Greek
Dealers: Bodie Broadus D'Angelo Barksdale Poot Carr Wallace Cheese Donut
Politics: Tommy Carcetti Clarence Royce Rhonda Pearlman Clay Davis Norman Wilson Coleman Parker
Docks: Frank Sobotka Nick Sobotka Ziggy Sobotka Spiros Vondas Sergei Malatov Beadie Russell


 

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