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The Wire· Season 1 · Episode 9

Game Day

S01E09·8.5·August 4, 2002·1h·HBO

"Maybe we won." - HercFreamon gets Sydnor and Prez started on the Barksdale money trail. Omar gives East side kingpin Proposition Joe a stolen package for the opportunity to parley with him. Avon and Proposition Joe host an East side vs. West side basketball game, giving the detectives the first glimpse of their elusive target. Omar attempts to kill Avon, but is himself wounded.

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#5In Season 1of 13 rated episodes
#25All-timeof 60 rated episodes
+0.1vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.4
2002First airedAugust 4, 2002

Guest stars

Michael K. WilliamsMichael K. Williamsas Omar Little
Tray ChaneyTray Chaneyas Malik 'Poot' Carr
Robert F. Chewas Joseph "Proposition Joe" Stewart
Michael Salconias Det. Michael Santangelo
Hassan JohnsonHassan Johnsonas Roland "Wee-Bey" Brice
Leo FitzpatrickLeo Fitzpatrickas Johnny
Michael B. JordanMichael B. Jordanas Wallace
Wendy Granthamas Shardene Innes
Steve EarleSteve Earleas Walon
Clayton LeBouefas Wendell "Orlando" Blocker
Chris ClantonChris Clantonas Savino
Domenick LombardozziDomenick Lombardozzias Det. Thomas "Herc" HaukClarke PetersClarke Petersas Det. Lester FreamonSeth GilliamSeth Gilliamas Det. Ellis Carver

Crew

Milcho ManchevskiDirector
David H. MelinickTeleplay
Shamit ChokseyTeleplay
David SimonDavid SimonStory
Ed BurnsEd BurnsStory

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