Fair rating?The Wire· Season 1 · Episode 8
Lessons
"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. Williamsas Omar Little
Tray Chaneyas Malik 'Poot' CarrAntonio Cordovaas Sean McNulty
Eric G. Ryanas Sean McNulty
Hassan Johnsonas Roland "Wee-Bey" BriceMaria Broomas City Councilwoman Marla Daniels
Michael B. Jordanas WallaceWendy Granthamas Shardene Innes
Clayton LeBouefas Wendell "Orlando" Blocker
Brandon Priceas Anton "Stinkum" Artis
Chris Clantonas Savino
Donnell Rawlingsas Damien Lavelle "Day-Day" PriceKaren Kirschenbaueras Hostess
Domenick Lombardozzias Det. Thomas "Herc" HaukCrew
Gloria MuzioDirector
David SimonStory · Teleplay
Ed BurnsStoryShows like The Wire
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