Fair rating?The Wire· Season 3 · Episode 9
Slapstick
Responding to an officer's call for help, McNulty and Prez turn up the wrong alley with unanticipated results. Cutty is surprised to find help from within Baltimore's power structure for his proposed boxing gym. Omar decides to go it alone against Avon Barksdale and Stringer Bell. Bubbles is wired up and sent into Hamsterdam.
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#7In Season 3of 12 rated episodes
#14All-timeof 60 rated episodes
−0.1vs season avgSeason 3 averages 8.8
2004First airedNovember 21, 2004
Guest stars
Robert F. Chewas Joseph "Proposition Joe" Stewart
Isiah Whitlock Jr.as State Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" DavisMichael Salconias Det. Michael Santangelo
Antonio Cordovaas Sean McNulty
Eric G. Ryanas Sean McNulty
Maria Broomas City Councilwoman Marla Daniels
Brian Anthony Wilsonas Det. Vernon Holley
Brandy Burreas Theresa "Terri" D'Agostino
Benjamin Buschas Off. Anthony ColicchioFrederick Strotheras State Delegate Odell Watkins
Doug Olearas FBI Special Agent Terrence "Fitz" Fitzhugh
Michael Hyattas Brianna Barksdale
Ryan Sandsas Off. Lloyd "Truck" GarrickKelli R. Brownas Kimmy
Crew
Alex ZakrzewskiDirector
David SimonStory · Teleplay
George P. PelecanosStoryShows like The Wire
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