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The Wire· Season 2 · Episode 5

Undertow

S02E05·8.0·June 29, 2003·1h·HBO

"They used to make steel there, no?" – Spiros VondasZiggy's inability to move a package of drugs costs him his Camaro and nearly his life as he falls foul of East side dealers. Seeing his cousin in danger, Nick attempts to parley with one of the dealers but discovers that they have torched Ziggy's car. Daniels sends his detail out for some hand-to-hands as they half-heartedly step up their investigation of the docks. Officer Russell gets information from an old boyfriend who indicates that the union computer may be useful in tracking containers. Sobotka's frustration with the Greeks begins to grow as he is once again denied a meeting with their boss, remaining defiant even when his payment for smuggling each container is tripled. Donette visits D'Angelo and tells him that he is being supported; D'Angelo remains cynical. The Barksdale family's drug trade continues to falter because of supply problems.

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#10In Season 2of 12 rated episodes
#53All-timeof 60 rated episodes
−0.3vs season avgSeason 2 averages 8.3
2003First airedJune 29, 2003

Guest stars

Domenick LombardozziDomenick Lombardozzias Det. Thomas "Herc" HaukSeth GilliamSeth Gilliamas Det. Ellis Carver
Tray ChaneyTray Chaneyas Malik 'Poot' Carr
Randall BoffmanRandall Boffmanas Malik 'Poot' Carr
Richard BurtonRichard Burtonas Sean "Shamrock" McGinty
Clifford "Method Man" SmithClifford "Method Man" Smithas Melvin "Cheese" WagstaffCallie ThorneCallie Thorneas Elena McNulty
Shamyl Brownas Donette
Jeffrey Pratt Gordonas John "Johnny Fifty" Spamanto
Luray CooperLuray Cooperas Nathaniel "Nat" Coxson
Chris AshworthChris Ashworthas Sergei "Serge" Malatov
Robert Colesberryas Det. Ray Cole
Kristin ProctorKristin Proctoras Aimee
Lance IrwinLance Irwinas Maui

Crew

Steve ShillSteve ShillDirector
Ed BurnsEd BurnsStory · Teleplay
David SimonDavid SimonStory

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