#9In Season 5of 10 rated episodes
#57All-timeof 60 rated episodes
−0.3vs season avgSeason 5 averages 8.2
2008First airedJanuary 13, 2008
Guest stars
Delaney Williamsas Sgt. Jay Landsman
Felicia Pearsonas Felicia "Snoop" Pearson
Doug Olearas FBI Special Agent Terrence "Fitz" FitzhughFrederick Strotheras State Delegate Odell Watkins
David Costabileas Managing Editor Thomas Klebanow
Chris Ashworthas Sergei "Serge" Malatov
Sam Freedas Executive Editor James C. Whitting IIIBenay Bergeras FBI Supervisor Amanda Reese
Steve Earleas Walon
Kwame Pattersonas Monk Metcalf
Gregory Alan Williamsas Det. Michael CrutchfieldTodd Scofieldas Jeff Price
Tom McCarthyas State Editor Tim Phelps
Lee E. Coxas Off. Aaron CastorCrew
Ernest DickersonDirectorWilliam F. Zorzi Jr.Story · Teleplay
David SimonStoryShows like The Wire
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