Clarifications

The Wire | Season 5 | Episode 8

Clarifications

TV-MA | 59 MIN

Bunk returns a McNulty favor; Carcetti is forced to make political deals; Hayes talks to Templeton about his sources.

More With Less

1.More With Less

Budget cuts hit the police hard. Meanwhile, corporate downsizing frustrates the staff of a local newspaper.

Unconfirmed Reports

2.Unconfirmed Reports

McNulty decides to take matters into his own hands; Marlo takes care of unfinished business.

Not For Attribution

3.Not For Attribution

Carcetti's police plans are leaked to the press; Marlo cleans up his cash; McNulty shares his obsession with Freamon.

Transitions

4.Transitions

The police brass changes; McNulty and Freamon look for bodies; Prop Joe pays his last respects; Marlo delivers a gift.

React Quotes

5.React Quotes

Marlo's new alliance gives Freamon and McNulty a fresh lead; the press turns its attention to a breaking story, to Davis' relief.

The Dickensian Aspect

6.The Dickensian Aspect

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

Took

7.Took

An unexpected call puts Templeton and the newspaper back in the spotlight--and gets McNulty some unwanted extra attention.

Clarifications

8.Clarifications

Bunk returns a McNulty favor; Carcetti is forced to make political deals; Hayes talks to Templeton about his sources.

Late Editions

9.Late Editions

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

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10.-30-

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

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