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The Wire· Season 2 · Episode 3

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S02E03·8.2·June 15, 2003·1h·HBO

"What they need is a union." – RussellNick is concerned over how he is to provide for his girlfriend and their daughter. He joins his errant cousin Ziggy and other dock workers to steal containers for Spiros Vondas and The Greek. Avon confers with Stringer Bell about troubles with their drug supply and D'Angelo's growing distance. Frank Sobotka attempts to court political favor in order to fulfill his hopes for the regeneration of the docks. Omar Little signs up some new partners in crime. At the request of Wee-Bey, Avon deals with an abusive prison officer who also deals drugs to inmates. His methods horrify D'Angelo.

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#7In Season 2of 12 rated episodes
#44All-timeof 60 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 2 averages 8.3
2003First airedJune 15, 2003

Guest stars

Isiah Whitlock Jr.Isiah Whitlock Jr.as State Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis
Eric G. Ryanas Sean McNulty
Melanie Nicholls-KingMelanie Nicholls-Kingas Cheryl
Richard BurtonRichard Burtonas Sean "Shamrock" McGinty
Callie ThorneCallie Thorneas Elena McNulty
Shamyl Brownas Donette
Charley ScaliesCharley Scaliesas Thomas "Horseface" Pakusa
Luray CooperLuray Cooperas Nathaniel "Nat" Coxson
Kelli R. Brownas Kimmy
Ernest WaddellErnest Waddellas Dante
Kristin ProctorKristin Proctoras Aimee
S. Robert MorganS. Robert Morganas Butchie
Jill Reddingas Delores
Edwina FindleyEdwina Findleyas Tosha Mitchell

Crew

Elodie KeeneElodie KeeneDirector
David SimonDavid SimonStory · Teleplay
Ed BurnsEd BurnsStory

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