#3In Season 5of 10 rated episodes
#37All-timeof 60 rated episodes
+0.1vs season avgSeason 5 averages 8.2
2008First airedFebruary 24, 2008
Guest stars
Tray Chaneyas Malik 'Poot' Carr
Felicia Pearsonas Felicia "Snoop" Pearson
Amy Ryanas Off. Beatrice "Beadie" Russell
Doug Olearas FBI Special Agent Terrence "Fitz" FitzhughEdward T. Norrisas Det. Edward Norris
Rick Ottoas Off. Kenneth Dozerman
Thuliso Dingwallas Kenard
David Costabileas Managing Editor Thomas Klebanow
Ryan Sandsas Off. Lloyd "Truck" GarrickMegan Andersonas Jen Carcetti
Marlyne Barrettas Council President Nerese CampbellBenay Bergeras FBI Supervisor Amanda Reese
Brandon Youngas Mike FletcherWilliam F. Zorzi Jr.as Bill Zorzi
Crew
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