PEABODY AWARD WINNER, NOMINATED FOR 2 EMMY AWARDS
The Wire
5 Seasons | 60 Episodes | TV-MA
Follow a single sprawling drug and murder investigation in Baltimore from the perspective of cops and criminals in this classic series.
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Featured Characters
Celebrating 20 Years of The Wire
Most Iconic Lines
Take your notebooks out, because The Wire is here to give us all some of the deepest and realest quotes that have ever been delivered on screen.
1966-2021
Remembering Michael K. Williams
Michael Kenneth Williams was an extraordinary artist, adept at bringing characters like Omar Little, Chalky White, and Montrose Freeman into vivid color. A beloved member of the HBO family for more than 20 years, Williams is remembered not only as an immensely talented actor, but as a civil justice advocate. He will be profoundly missed.
The Cast Remembers the Show’s Legacy
The series meant as much to them as it does to you. Sonja Sohn, Wendell Pierce, and more offer insight.
Ebb Tide
Det. Jimmy McNulty--exiled to police-boat duty--makes a shocking discovery in the Baltimore harbor.
Collateral Damage
Major Valchek gets back at Sobotka for the church gift fiasco, and a feud begins.
Hot Shots
Bunk and Freamon chase their crime scene, a container ship, to Philly.
Hard Cases
Sobotka reprimands his nephew Nick for stealing the cameras and orders him to bring the cargo back.
Undertow
Ziggy loses his prized Camaro to drug dealers who aren't buying his alibis about not paying up.
All Prologue
Trying to let go of police work and return to his marriage, McNulty gives up on identifying his Jane Doe.
Backwash
Russell tells Sobotka the investigation is over, but a computer is cloned, and when a container goes missing, the cops follow.
Duck and Cover
McNulty is back to his old self, on a drunken binge of legendary proportions.
Stray Rounds
Bodie's effort to improve sales ends disastrously, forcing Bell to rethink his strategy.
Storm Warnings
Bodie is unhappy that Proposition Joe's people are slinging on his turf.
Bad Dreams
With the clock ticking, the Detail makes a desperate move, and Daniels reams out Landsman for dropping the ball.
Port in a Storm
The Detail has a setback, and needs a new cooperator, while Russell and Bunk revisit Philly, looking for evidence.
Time After Time
In the Season Three premiere, a wave of urban reform brings down the notorious Franklin Terrace public housing towers.
All Due Respect
Omar continues his bold strikes on Barksdale stash houses, which are now heavily guarded.
Dead Soldiers
Colvin feels the sting of Burrell and Rawls during a Comstat assessment of his district's felony numbers.
Amsterdam
West Baltimore residents get some surprising straight talk at a community meeting from Major Colvin.
Straight and True
Frustrated in his reform efforts, Colvin delivers a message to the next level of corner management.
Homecoming
Stringer Bell gets an education in construction management; Bunk uses shoe-leather to catch up with Omar.
Back Burners
Herc discovers a blast from the past, which he belatedly reveals to his ex-colleagues.
Moral Midgetry
With Amsterdam running full-tilt, Carver and Truck discover there really is no honor among thieves.
Slapstick
Responding to an officer's call for help, McNulty and Prez turn down the wrong alley, with unanticipated results.
Reformation
Brother Mouzone returns to Baltimore on a mission of revenge and casts a wide net in his search for Omar.
Middle Ground
The wire begins to yield information about the Barksdale organization, though links to the top are elusive.
Mission Accomplished
A reticent Avon readies his troops for a seemingly endless war against Marlo.
Boys of Summer
Four boys from West Baltimore play out their summer vacation; Royce and Carcetti hit the campaign trail.
Soft Eyes
Pearlman treads on thin ice; Marlo plays Robin Hood; Prez preps for school; Carcetti drops a bombshell on Royce.
Home Rooms
Royce resorts to extreme measures; the detail gets a new boss and agenda; Prez survives his first day at school.
Refugees
A high-profile homicide case gets a new detective; Marlo gets burned in poker; Colvin and Cutty get new jobs in the school system.
Alliances
Burrell feels the heat from Royce; Marlo tries to enlist Michael; Dukie debunks Randy's "special dead" theory.
Margin Of Error
Carcetti responds to a campaign smear; Randy makes a startling revelation; Marlo proves elusive.
Unto Others
Royce and Carcetti make their peace; Prez has a good day; Greggs uses 'soft eyes' at a crime scene.
Corner Boys
Carcetti makes the rounds; Colvin uses corner logic in class; Daniels sees his stock rising; Michael is unsettled by an unwanted guest.
Know Your Place
Bubbles fingers a witness for Herc; Colvin offers an incentive; Andre turns to Proposition Joe for protection.
Misgivings
Burrell sends out a mandate; Kevin comes clean to Marlo; Bubbles gets payback; Chris takes care of a problem.
A New Day
Carcetti faces a dilemma; Randy gets the cold shoulder; Omar makes a power play; Freamon has a revelation.
That's Got His Own
Freamon seeks help in City Hall; Bubbles turns desperate; Michael rejects his past; and Omar strikes again.
Final Grades
Namond, Randy and Dukie adjust to new realities; Michael is promoted; Omar makes Prop Joe a new offer; McNulty looks to pay back a debt.
More With Less
Budget cuts hit the police hard. Meanwhile, corporate downsizing frustrates the staff of a local newspaper.
Unconfirmed Reports
McNulty decides to take matters into his own hands; Marlo takes care of unfinished business.
Not For Attribution
Carcetti's police plans are leaked to the press; Marlo cleans up his cash; McNulty shares his obsession with Freamon.
Transitions
The police brass changes; McNulty and Freamon look for bodies; Prop Joe pays his last respects; Marlo delivers a gift.
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
Templeton makes headlines; Bunk follows up on old leads; McNulty takes an interest in the homeless.
Took
An unexpected call puts Templeton and the newspaper back in the spotlight--and gets McNulty some unwanted extra attention.
Clarifications
Bunk returns a McNulty favor; Carcetti is forced to make political deals; Hayes talks to Templeton about his sources.
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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McNulty and Freamon face the consequences of their actions, while Carcetti tries to save face.
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