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The Wire· Season 2 · Episode 7

Backwash

S02E07·8.0·July 13, 2003·1h·HBO

"Don't worry, kid. You're still on the clock." – HorsefaceRawls attempts to persuade Daniels to take the Jane Doe homicides but is unsuccessful. Lester Freamon and Russell continue to study the docks' traffic using their cloned computer, and suspect irregularities in containers handled by "Horseface". They track a container back to the Greeks' warehouse. They watch the warehouse and see Sergei Malatov meeting with Proposition Joe. Stringer discusses a business deal with Proposition Joe to revitalize the Barksdale organization, but Avon turns it down flat. D'Angelo's funeral brings together the Barksdale Organization.

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#10In Season 2of 12 rated episodes
#53All-timeof 60 rated episodes
−0.3vs season avgSeason 2 averages 8.3
2003First airedJuly 13, 2003

Guest stars

Delaney WilliamsDelaney Williamsas Sgt. Jay Landsman
Tray ChaneyTray Chaneyas Malik 'Poot' Carr
Randall BoffmanRandall Boffmanas Malik 'Poot' Carr
Robert F. Chewas Joseph "Proposition Joe" Stewart
Hassan JohnsonHassan Johnsonas Roland "Wee-Bey" Brice
Maria Broomas City Councilwoman Marla Daniels
Callie ThorneCallie Thorneas Elena McNultyMichael HyattMichael Hyattas Brianna Barksdale
Shamyl Brownas Donette
Charley ScaliesCharley Scaliesas Thomas "Horseface" Pakusa
Jeffrey Pratt Gordonas John "Johnny Fifty" Spamanto
Luray CooperLuray Cooperas Nathaniel "Nat" Coxson
Chris AshworthChris Ashworthas Sergei "Serge" Malatov
Kristin ProctorKristin Proctoras Aimee

Crew

Thomas J. WrightDirector
Rafael ÁlvarezStory · Teleplay
David SimonDavid SimonStory

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