#2In Season 5of 10 rated episodes
#22All-timeof 60 rated episodes
+0.4vs season avgSeason 5 averages 8.2
2008First airedMarch 2, 2008
Guest stars
Delaney Williamsas Sgt. Jay Landsman
Robert Wisdomas Maj. Howard "Bunny" Colvin
Felicia Pearsonas Felicia "Snoop" Pearson
Clifford "Method Man" Smithas Melvin "Cheese" Wagstaff
Rick Ottoas Off. Kenneth Dozerman
David Costabileas Managing Editor Thomas Klebanow
Ryan Sandsas Off. Lloyd "Truck" Garrick
Julito McCullumas Namond Brice
Marlyne Barrettas Council President Nerese Campbell
Sam Freedas Executive Editor James C. Whitting III
Steve Earleas Walon
Kwame Pattersonas Monk MetcalfEdward Greenas Spider
Tom McCarthyas State Editor Tim Phelps
Crew
Joe ChappelleDirector
George P. PelecanosStory · Teleplay
David SimonStoryShows like The Wire
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