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The Wire· Season 1 · Episode 8

Lessons

S01E08·8.5·July 28, 2002·1h·HBO

"Come at the king, you best not miss." - OmarMcNulty uses his children to tail Stringer after a chance encounter in a local market. Greggs and Carver arrest a driver picking up a large amount of cash from the Towers from known gang members, but are forced to return the money when the driver's political connections to Senator Clay Davis are revealed. Daniels discusses his problems following the money trail with his wife Marla.

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#5In Season 1of 13 rated episodes
#25All-timeof 60 rated episodes
+0.1vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.4
2002First airedJuly 28, 2002

Guest stars

Michael K. WilliamsMichael K. Williamsas Omar Little
Tray ChaneyTray Chaneyas Malik 'Poot' Carr
Eric G. Ryanas Sean McNulty
Antonio Cordovaas Sean McNulty
Hassan JohnsonHassan Johnsonas Roland "Wee-Bey" Brice
Maria Broomas City Councilwoman Marla Daniels
Michael B. JordanMichael B. Jordanas Wallace
Wendy Granthamas Shardene Innes
Clayton LeBouefas Wendell "Orlando" Blocker
Brandon Priceas Anton "Stinkum" Artis
Chris ClantonChris Clantonas Savino
Donnell RawlingsDonnell Rawlingsas Damien Lavelle "Day-Day" Price
Karen Kirschenbaueras Hostess
Domenick LombardozziDomenick Lombardozzias Det. Thomas "Herc" Hauk

Crew

Gloria MuzioDirector
David SimonDavid SimonStory · Teleplay
Ed BurnsEd BurnsStory

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