Fair rating?The Wire· Season 1 · Episode 5
The Pager
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-Frostas Det. Roland "Prez" Pryzbylewski
Delaney Williamsas Sgt. Jay Landsman
Michael K. Williamsas Omar Little
Tray Chaneyas Malik 'Poot' Carr
Hassan Johnsonas Roland "Wee-Bey" Brice
Peter Geretyas Judge Daniel Phelan
Leo Fitzpatrickas Johnny
Michael B. Jordanas WallaceShamyl 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 BurnsStory · Teleplay
David SimonStoryShows like The Wire
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