The Wire: Season 5

10 EPISODES | TV-MA

Follow a single sprawling drug and murder investigation in Baltimore from the perspective of cops and criminals in this classic series.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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