Fair rating?The Wire· Season 2 · Episode 7
Backwash
"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 Williamsas Sgt. Jay Landsman
Tray Chaneyas Malik 'Poot' Carr
Randall Boffmanas Malik 'Poot' CarrRobert F. Chewas Joseph "Proposition Joe" Stewart
Hassan Johnsonas Roland "Wee-Bey" BriceMaria Broomas City Councilwoman Marla Daniels
Callie Thorneas Elena McNulty
Michael Hyattas Brianna BarksdaleShamyl Brownas Donette
Charley Scaliesas Thomas "Horseface" PakusaJeffrey Pratt Gordonas John "Johnny Fifty" Spamanto
Luray Cooperas Nathaniel "Nat" Coxson
Chris Ashworthas Sergei "Serge" Malatov
Kristin Proctoras AimeeCrew
Thomas J. WrightDirector
Rafael ÁlvarezStory · Teleplay
David SimonStory