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The Wire· Season 5 · Episode 9

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S05E09·8.6·March 2, 2008·1h·HBO

With Steintorf ordering Rawls to initiate 'creative' remedies for the rising crime rate, Freamon's vigilance pays off with a promising lead, sending Sydnor and the department into overdrive.

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#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 WilliamsDelaney Williamsas Sgt. Jay Landsman
Robert WisdomRobert Wisdomas Maj. Howard "Bunny" Colvin
Felicia PearsonFelicia Pearsonas Felicia "Snoop" Pearson
Clifford "Method Man" SmithClifford "Method Man" Smithas Melvin "Cheese" Wagstaff
Rick OttoRick Ottoas Off. Kenneth Dozerman
David CostabileDavid Costabileas Managing Editor Thomas Klebanow
Ryan SandsRyan Sandsas Off. Lloyd "Truck" Garrick
Julito McCullumJulito McCullumas Namond Brice
Marlyne BarrettMarlyne Barrettas Council President Nerese CampbellSam FreedSam Freedas Executive Editor James C. Whitting III
Kwame PattersonKwame Pattersonas Monk Metcalf
Steve EarleSteve Earleas Walon
Edward Greenas Spider
Tom McCarthyas State Editor Tim Phelps

Crew

Joe ChappelleJoe ChappelleDirector
George P. PelecanosGeorge P. PelecanosStory · Teleplay
David SimonDavid SimonStory

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