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The Wire· Season 1 · Episode 10

The Cost

S01E10·8.8·August 11, 2002·1h·HBO

"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 Williams

Delaney Williamsas Sgt. Jay Landsman

Michael K. Williams

Michael K. Williamsas Omar Little

Robert F. Chewas Joseph "Proposition Joe" Stewart

Isiah Whitlock Jr.

Isiah Whitlock Jr.as State Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis

Michael Kostroff

Michael Kostroffas Maurice "Maury" Levy

Michael Salconias Det. Michael Santangelo

Melanie Nicholls-King

Melanie Nicholls-Kingas Cheryl

Richard DeAngelis

Richard DeAngelisas Ray Foerster

Michael B. Jordan

Michael B. Jordanas Wallace

Edward T. Norrisas Det. Edward Norris

Callie Thorne

Callie Thorneas Elena McNulty

Shamyl Brownas Donette

Wendy Granthamas Shardene Innes

Steve Earle

Steve Earleas Walon

Crew

Brad Anderson

Brad AndersonDirector

David Simon

David SimonStory · Teleplay

Ed Burns

Ed BurnsStory

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