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DramaCrime18+ (TV-MA)2002 - 20085 Seasons
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The Wire (2002 - 2008)

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95/100
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352.5K Votes
Drama Crime Rated: 18+ (TV-MA)2002 - 20085 Seasons

The Baltimore drug scene, as seen through the eyes of drug dealers and law enforcement.The Wire featuring Sonja Sohn and John Doman has one or more episodes streaming on MAX, streaming with subscription on DIRECTV Stream, available for purchase on iTunes, and 6 others. It's a crime and drama show with 60 episodes over 5 seasons. The Wire is no longer running and has no plans to air new episodes or seasons. It has a very high IMDb audience rating of 9.3 (352,539 votes) and was very well received by critics.

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Loved ItJun. 1st, 2023

Perhaps one of the best series of television I’ve ever watched.

EPISODE GUIDE

The Wire Season 5 Overview

Jan 6, 2008 - Mar 9, 2008

Season 5 of The Wire has 10 episodes that are available to stream on MAX, DIRECTV STREAM and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

The Wire Season 5 Episodes
Season 05, Episode 10 -30-
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S05 E10-30-

Mar 9, 2008

Carcetti maps out a damage-control scenario with the police brass in the wake of a startling revelation from Pearlman and...

S05 E10 of The Wire is available to stream on DIRECTV STREAM, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Season 05, Episode 09 Late Editions
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S05 E09 Late Editions

Mar 2, 2008

With Steintorf ordering Rawls to initiate 'creative' remedies for the rising crime rate, Freamon's vigilance pays off with a promising...

S05 E09 of The Wire is available to stream on DIRECTV STREAM, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Season 05, Episode 08 Clarifications
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S05 E08 Clarifications

Feb 24, 2008

Baltimore's renewed police commitment brings fresh recruits to Daniels and McNulty, starting with Carver. Facing a new political challenge, Carcetti...

S05 E08 of The Wire is available to stream on DIRECTV STREAM, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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The Wire Season 4 Overview

Sep 10, 2006 - Dec 10, 2006

Season 4 of The Wire has 13 episodes that are available to stream on MAX, DIRECTV STREAM and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

The Wire Season 4 Episodes
Season 04, Episode 13 Final Grades
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S04 E13 Final Grades

Dec 10, 2006

In the Season Four finale, the bodies from the vacants pile up while Burrell offers his support to Daniels and...

S04 E13 of The Wire is available to stream on DIRECTV STREAM, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Season 04, Episode 12 That's Got His Own
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S04 E12 That's Got His Own

Dec 3, 2006

On the trail of missing bodies, Freamon turns to a higher authority after being rebuked by Landsman. Carcetti finds his...

S04 E12 of The Wire is available to stream on DIRECTV STREAM, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Season 04, Episode 11 A New Day
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S04 E11 A New Day

Nov 26, 2006

After flexing his muscles around the city, Carcetti faces his first dilemma when a group of ministers protests Herc's mistreatment...

S04 E11 of The Wire is available to stream on DIRECTV STREAM, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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The Wire Season 3 Overview

Sep 19, 2004 - Dec 19, 2004

Season 3 of The Wire has 12 episodes that are available to stream on MAX, DIRECTV STREAM and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

The Wire Season 3 Episodes
Season 03, Episode 12 Mission Accomplished
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S03 E12 Mission Accomplished

Dec 19, 2004

Avon readies his troops for a seemingly endless war against Marlo. The detail works towards the top rungs of the...

S03 E12 of The Wire is available to stream on DIRECTV STREAM, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Season 03, Episode 11 Middle Ground
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S03 E11 Middle Ground

Dec 12, 2004

The wire begins to yield information about the Barksdale organization. Stringer and Avon reminisce on how far they have come....

S03 E11 of The Wire is available to stream on DIRECTV STREAM, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Season 03, Episode 10 Reformation
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S03 E10 Reformation

Nov 28, 2004

Brother Mouzone returns to Baltimore on a mission of revenge and casts a wide net in his search for Omar....

S03 E10 of The Wire is available to stream on DIRECTV STREAM, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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The Wire Season 2 Overview

Jun 1, 2003 - Aug 24, 2003

Season 2 of The Wire has 12 episodes that are available to stream on MAX, DIRECTV STREAM and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

The Wire Season 2 Episodes
Season 02, Episode 12 Port in a Storm
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S02 E12 Port in a Storm

Aug 24, 2003

The detail has a setback. Russell and Bunk revisit Philly, looking for evidence. Brother Mouzone talks with Stringer Bell regarding...

S02 E12 of The Wire is available to stream on DIRECTV STREAM, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Season 02, Episode 11 Bad Dreams
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S02 E11 Bad Dreams

Aug 17, 2003

The detail makes a desperate move. Nick's deceit is in the open, as Sobotka is overwhelmed by bad news. The...

S02 E11 of The Wire is available to stream on DIRECTV STREAM, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Season 02, Episode 10 Storm Warnings
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S02 E10 Storm Warnings

Aug 10, 2003

The detail uses satellite technology to its advantage. Bodie is unhappy that Proposition Joe's people are selling on his turf....

S02 E10 of The Wire is available to stream on DIRECTV STREAM, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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The Wire Season 1 Overview

Jun 2, 2002 - Sep 8, 2002

Season 1 of The Wire has 13 episodes that are available to stream on MAX, DIRECTV STREAM and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

The Wire Season 1 Episodes
Season 01, Episode 13 Sentencing
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S01 E13 Sentencing

Sep 8, 2002

Due to the camera at Orlando's, the detail gather enough information to arrest Avon and many of his people, but,...

S01 E13 of The Wire is available to stream on DIRECTV STREAM, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Season 01, Episode 12 Cleaning Up
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S01 E12 Cleaning Up

Sep 1, 2002

Kima slowly recovers in the hospital. Stringer changes operations in the pit and the towers, rendering the wiretaps and clones...

S01 E12 of The Wire is available to stream on DIRECTV STREAM, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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Season 01, Episode 11 The Hunt
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S01 E11 The Hunt

Aug 18, 2002

While Greggs' life hangs in the balance, the entire department attempts to hunt down Savino. When Wallace flips, willing to...

S01 E11 of The Wire is available to stream on DIRECTV STREAM, MAX and for Rent or Purchase on 7 Services.

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All Seasons of The Wire

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60 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (MAX and DIRECTV STREAM).

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60 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 7 services (iTunes, Apple TV, Google Play, and 4 others).

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The Wire has a very high IMDb audience rating of 9.3 (352,539 votes) and was very well received by critics. The show is extremely popular with Reelgood users lately.

About The Wire

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The Baltimore drug scene, as seen through the eyes of drug dealers and law enforcement.

Age rating: 18+ (TV-MA)
Number of seasons: 5 Seasons
Number of episodes: 60 Episodes

Extra Information

Related Genres: DramaCrime
Country of origin: America
Available to watch on: MAXDIRECTV STREAM
Original Release Date: Jun 2, 2002
Show Status: Ended
Next episode release: N/A