Fair rating?The Wire· Season 1 · Episode 10
The Cost
"And then he dropped the bracelets..." - GreggsAfter being clean for three days, Bubbles gets some strong advice from a former addict. Avon and Stringer tighten up ship following Omar's attempted hit on Avon. The detail identifies a major Barksdale stash house and an undercover operation has terrible consequences. Omar and Stringer Bell meet for a parley.
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#2In Season 1of 13 rated episodes
#6All-timeof 60 rated episodes
+0.4vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.4
2002First airedAugust 11, 2002
Guest stars
Delaney Williamsas Sgt. Jay Landsman
Michael K. Williamsas Omar LittleRobert F. Chewas Joseph "Proposition Joe" Stewart
Isiah Whitlock Jr.as State Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis
Michael Kostroffas Maurice "Maury" LevyMichael Salconias Det. Michael Santangelo
Melanie Nicholls-Kingas Cheryl
Richard DeAngelisas Ray Foerster
Michael B. Jordanas WallaceEdward T. Norrisas Det. Edward Norris
Callie Thorneas Elena McNultyShamyl Brownas Donette
Wendy Granthamas Shardene Innes
Steve Earleas WalonCrew
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