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The Wire

"The Wire" explores the gritty world of Baltimore's drug trade, offering a unique perspective from both sides of the law.

The series explores Baltimore as a representation of the US's war on drugs and urban decay, offering a nuanced perspective through the eyes of police officers, drug gang members, and those who shape and inhabit their world, including politicians, the media, addicts, and ordinary citizens.

Episodes:

Episode 1 The Target

1. The Target

Aired: Jun 2, 2002

Baltimore detective Jimmy McNulty gets assigned to a new task force.

Episode 2 The Detail

2. The Detail

Aired: Jun 9, 2002

McNulty feels the heat when a witness who testified against D'Angelo is killed.

Episode 3 The Buys

3. The Buys

Aired: Jun 16, 2002

The early-morning 'field interviews' by Herc, Carver, and Prez result in a mi...

Episode 4 Old Cases

4. Old Cases

Aired: Jun 23, 2002

McNulty and Greggs try to get Hardcase to turn informant as arraignment begin...

Episode 5 The Pager

5. The Pager

Aired: Jun 30, 2002

McNulty's detail finally gets 'clone' pagers to track Barksdale and his gang,...

Episode 6 The Wire

6. The Wire

Aired: Jul 7, 2002

McNulty and Greggs ask for a delay in a murder bust in order to preserve the ...

Episode 7 One Arrest

7. One Arrest

Aired: Jul 21, 2002

Tipped off by the wire, Greggs, Herc, Carver, and Freamon make a bust, but th...

Episode 8 Lessons

8. Lessons

Aired: Jul 28, 2002

An unlikely source gives McNulty the tag of Stringer Bell's car. Later, Omar ...

Episode 9 Game Day

9. Game Day

Aired: Aug 4, 2002

Barksdale plays an expensive game of one-upmanship with an east-side rival.

Episode 10 The Cost

10. The Cost

Aired: Aug 11, 2002

With Wallace in custody, McNulty and Daniels must figure out what to do with ...

Episode 11 The Hunt

11. The Hunt

Aired: Aug 18, 2002

While Greggs' life hangs in the balance, the entire department attempts to hu...

Episode 12 Cleaning Up

12. Cleaning Up

Aired: Sep 1, 2002

Kima slowly recovers in the hospital. Stringer changes operations in the pit ...

Episode 13 Sentencing

13. Sentencing

Aired: Sep 8, 2002

Due to the camera at Orlando's, the detail gather enough information to arres...

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The Wire Videos

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

Behind The Scenes Series Featurette

Behind The Scenes Series Featurette

The Wire 20th Anniversary: ‘The King Stay the King’: In Conversation with Creator David Simon

The Wire 20th Anniversary: ‘The King Stay the King’: In Conversation with Creator David Simon

The Wire 20th Anniversary: ‘All the Pieces Matter’ Panel Discussion with Cast & Creatives

The Wire 20th Anniversary: ‘All the Pieces Matter’ Panel Discussion with Cast & Creatives

Info about The Wire

Seasons: 5

Current Status: Ended

Network: HBO

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama, Crime, Thriller

The Wire: Where to Watch Online in United States?

Currently you are able to watch "The Wire" streaming on HBO (Via Hulu),Spectrum On Demand. It is also possible to rent or buy on AppleTV, Windows Store, Amazon, Google Play, VUDU, YouTube online.