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The Wire· Season 5 · Episode 1

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S05E01·7.8·January 6, 2008·1h·HBO

Season Five premiere. As McNulty and the detail continue staking out Marlo's crew, recently promoted Sergeant Carver is welcomed by a cauldron of discontent from officers coping with unpaid overtime.

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#10In Season 5of 10 rated episodes
#58All-timeof 60 rated episodes
−0.4vs season avgSeason 5 averages 8.2
2008First airedJanuary 6, 2008

Guest stars

Delaney WilliamsDelaney Williamsas Sgt. Jay Landsman
Anwan GloverAnwan Gloveras Slim Charles
Robert F. Chewas Joseph "Proposition Joe" Stewart
Felicia PearsonFelicia Pearsonas Felicia "Snoop" Pearson
Amy RyanAmy Ryanas Off. Beatrice "Beadie" RussellClifford "Method Man" SmithClifford "Method Man" Smithas Melvin "Cheese" Wagstaff
Rick OttoRick Ottoas Off. Kenneth Dozerman
Benjamin BuschBenjamin Buschas Off. Anthony Colicchio
Edward T. Norrisas Det. Edward Norris
Thuliso DingwallThuliso Dingwallas Kenard
David CostabileDavid Costabileas Managing Editor Thomas Klebanow
Ryan SandsRyan Sandsas Off. Lloyd "Truck" Garrick
Marlyne BarrettMarlyne Barrettas Council President Nerese CampbellSam FreedSam Freedas Executive Editor James C. Whitting III

Crew

Joe ChappelleJoe ChappelleDirector
David SimonDavid SimonStory · Teleplay
Ed BurnsEd BurnsStory

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