The Wire Season 5

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.

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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