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The Wire· Season 1 · Episode 5

The Pager

S01E05·8.3·June 30, 2002·1h·HBO

Avon Barksdale Avon becomes more and more suspicious, he orders Wee-Bey to change phone lines in his apartment and promotes Stinkum to manage a new territory. He gets word that one of Omar's crew members has been "got". Stringer Bell warns D'Angelo that a snitch may be in his camp. The detectives get their affidavit approved for a cloned pager but they are puzzled when the numbers they receive are not regular Baltimore phone numbers.. Herc and Carver catch up with Bodie and attempt to interrogate him.

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#10In Season 1of 13 rated episodes
#37All-timeof 60 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.4
2002First airedJune 30, 2002

Guest stars

Jim True-FrostJim True-Frostas Det. Roland "Prez" Pryzbylewski
Delaney WilliamsDelaney Williamsas Sgt. Jay Landsman
Michael K. WilliamsMichael K. Williamsas Omar Little
Tray ChaneyTray Chaneyas Malik 'Poot' Carr
Hassan JohnsonHassan Johnsonas Roland "Wee-Bey" Brice
Peter GeretyPeter Geretyas Judge Daniel PhelanLeo FitzpatrickLeo Fitzpatrickas Johnny
Michael B. JordanMichael B. Jordanas Wallace
Shamyl Brownas Donette
Wendy Granthamas Shardene Innes
Clayton LeBouefas Wendell "Orlando" Blocker
Brandon Priceas Anton "Stinkum" Artis
Nat Benchleyas Det. Augustus "Augie" Polk
Aaron Michael Laceyas Waiter

Crew

Peter MedakDirector
Ed BurnsEd BurnsStory · Teleplay
David SimonDavid SimonStory

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