The BEST episodes of The Wire season 5
Every episode of The Wire season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Wire season 5!
Follows one single drug and homicide investigation throughout the length of an entire season. Centered on the drug culture of inner-city Baltimore, the series' storyline unfolds from the points of view of both the criminals lording the streets and the police officers determined to bring them down.
#1 - -30-
Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/9/2008
McNulty and Freamon face the consequences of their actions, while Carcetti tries to save face.
#2 - Not for Attribution
Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/20/2008
Carcetti's police plans are leaked to the press; Marlo cleans up his cash.
#3 - Late Editions
Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/2/2008
Freamon's hard work pays off with a promising lead, though McNulty isn't in the mood to celebrate.
#4 - Clarifications
Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 2/24/2008
Bunk returns a McNulty favor; Carcetti is forced to make deals; Hayes asks Templeton about his sources.
#5 - Transitions
Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 1/27/2008
The police brass changes; McNulty and Freamon look for bodies; Prop Joe pays his last respects.
#6 - React Quotes
Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/3/2008
Marlo's new alliance gives Freamon and McNulty a fresh lead; the press turns to a breaking story.
#7 - Unconfirmed Reports
Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/13/2008
McNulty decides to take matters into his own hands; Marlo takes care of unfinished business.
#8 - Took
Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/17/2008
An unexpected call puts Templeton and the paper back in the spotlight--and gets McNulty unwanted extra attention.
#9 - The Dickensian Aspect
Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/10/2008
Templeton makes headlines; Bunk follows up on old leads; McNulty takes an interest in the homeless.
#10 - More With Less
Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/6/2008
Budget cuts hit the police hard; corporate downsizing frustrates the staff of a local newspaper.