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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 WilliamsDelaney Williamsas Sgt. Jay Landsman
Michael K. WilliamsMichael 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 KostroffMichael Kostroffas Maurice "Maury" Levy
Michael Salconias Det. Michael Santangelo
Melanie Nicholls-KingMelanie Nicholls-Kingas Cheryl
Richard DeAngelisRichard DeAngelisas Ray Foerster
Michael B. JordanMichael B. Jordanas Wallace
Edward T. Norrisas Det. Edward Norris
Callie ThorneCallie Thorneas Elena McNulty
Shamyl Brownas Donette
Wendy Granthamas Shardene Innes
Steve EarleSteve Earleas Walon

Crew

Brad AndersonBrad AndersonDirector
David SimonDavid SimonStory · Teleplay
Ed BurnsEd BurnsStory

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