The Wire: Season 5

2008 · 10 episodes · ★ 8.3

What Season 5 of The Wire

In the projects. On the docks. In City Hall. In the schools. And now, in the media. The places and faces change, but the game remains the same. In the fifth — and final — season, the series expands its focus into the media — specifically the role of newspapers in big-city bureaucracy — as it follows a newspaper staff as they struggle to maintain integrity and meet deadlines in the face of budget cuts and staff reductions.

10episodes

Jan 6, 2008premiered

Mar 9, 2008Latest episode

10.4 hrtotal runtime

Season 5 Episodes

5x01 More with Less
Jan 6, 2008 · 59 min · ★ 7.9
"The bigger the lie, the more they believe." - Bunk Moreland.McNulty and the detail continue to stake out Marlo and his crew. Recently promoted Sergeant Carver is met with complaints concerning unpaid overtime. Meanwhile, Haynes deals with cutbacks, but is still able to expose a politician's connection to a drug dealer; and Joe, Marlo, Fatface Rick meet to divide up the drug trade across Baltimore.
Directed by Joe Chappelle · Written by David Simon · Starring Frankie Faison, Amy Ryan, Delaney Williams, Method Man
5x02 Unconfirmed Reports
Jan 13, 2008 · 59 min · ★ 8.0
"This ain't Aruba, bitch." - Bunk MorelandFreamon keeps a look out for Marlo, who is putting together a deal with Avon Barksdale. Davis goes to Burrell for help, but finds that the commissioner's hands are tied. Whiting puts together a series on broad strokes.
Directed by Ernest R. Dickerson · Written by William F. Zorzi · Starring Wood Harris, Frankie Faison, Delaney Williams, Felicia Pearson
5x03 Not for Attribution
Jan 20, 2008 · 59 min · ★ 8.2
"They're dead where it doesn't count." - FletcherMayor Carcetti's police department plan is leaked. Marlo turns to Proposition Joe for help. Meanwhile, McNulty strikes up an unexpected ally -- Freamon.
Directed by Joy Kecken, Scott Kecken · Written by Chris Collins · Starring Frankie Faison, Paul Ben-Victor, Delaney Williams, Donnell Rawlings
5x04 Transitions
Jan 27, 2008 · 59 min · ★ 8.5
"Buyer's market out there." - TempletonOmar plots his revenge for his former associates murder now that he's returned from exile. Gus stresses the need for a city-court reporter, after missing out on a grand jury probe. Carcetti finds there are strings attached in his desire to get rid of Burrell. While McNulty investigates the deaths of homeless men, Freamon needs the help of an old friend. Also, Marlo looks to the future in his dealings with the Greeks.
Directed by Dan Attias · Written by Ed Burns · Starring Frankie Faison, Paul Ben-Victor, Amy Ryan, Delaney Williams
5x05 React Quotes
Feb 3, 2008 · 59 min · ★ 8.2
"Just because they're in the street doesn't mean they lack opinions." - HaynesWhile the crew awaits a showdown with Omar, Marlo celebrates a business deal. Meanwhile, at the Sun, McNulty and Freamon take advantage of a development regarding the murder of the homeless people, while Dukie heads to Cutty's gym. Also, Herc does Carver a favor as a means to make amends for his past behavior, while Davis takes his case to the court of public opinion.
Directed by Agnieszka Holland · Written by David Mills · Starring Paul Ben-Victor, Amy Ryan, Glynn Turman, Chad L. Coleman
5x06 The Dickensian Aspect
Feb 10, 2008 · 59 min · ★ 8.0
"If you have a problem with this. I understand completely." - FreamonMarlo's crew goes on full alert after Omar's mysterious disappearance. Meanwhile, Carcetti concentrates on the plight of the homeless, while Bunk has an interview with a witness connected with the row-house case, and Templeton looks to a follow up to his recent front page story.
Directed by Seith Mann · Written by Ed Burns · Starring Delaney Williams, Roscoe Orman, Method Man, Pablo Schreiber
5x07 Took
Feb 17, 2008 · 59 min · ★ 8.0
"They don't teach it in law school." - PearlmanAfter cooking up another scheme for the homeless case, McNulty and Lester become popular figures. Davis is set for his day in court by collecting the best legal assistance money can buy. Plus, Michael has brushes with the wrong side of the law, while Gus seeks help for an old story by going outside the Sun.
Directed by Dominic West · Written by Richard Price · Starring Delaney Williams, Donnell Rawlings, Richard Belzer, Peter Gerety
5x08 Clarifications
Feb 24, 2008 · 59 min · ★ 8.4
"A lie ain't a side of a story. It's just a lie." - Terry HanningA shift in the police department sends Carver to a new location. Meanwhile, Carcetti is forced to put his political future in jeopardy, Haynes digs deeper into Templeton's work, and an important case has a breakthrough by Sydnor, while Fletcher continues working with Bubbles.
Directed by Anthony Hemingway · Written by Dennis Lehane · Starring Amy Ryan, Rick Otto, Felicia Pearson, Marlyne Barrett
5x09 Late Editions
Mar 2, 2008 · 60 min · ★ 8.7
"Deserve got nuthin' to do with it." - SnoopA promising lead makes Freamon's hard work worthwhile, although McNulty doesn't feel like a celebration. Michael is suspicious about his latest assignment;.Haynes gets fresh eyes to help with fact-checking. Namond's debating skills make Colvin proud. Davis points a finger at Levy and the courts. And Bubbles recounts a recent temptation overcome.
Directed by Joe Chappelle · Written by George Pelecanos · Starring Robert Wisdom, Delaney Williams, Method Man, Rick Otto
5x10 -30- Season Finale
Mar 9, 2008 · 94 min · ★ 8.9
"...the life of kings." - H.L. MenckenA damaging report by Pearlman and Daniels gets a reaction from Carcetti, while Haynes finds little support for his concerns about a reporters work from the bosses. Meanwhile, McNulty wants to put a homeless case to an end, Dukie searches for an old mentor and a fallen officer is given a wake.
Directed by Clark Johnson · Written by David Simon · Starring Paul Ben-Victor, Amy Ryan, Jim True-Frost, Delaney Williams