The Wire: Season 5

10 EPISODES | TV-MA

Follow a single sprawling drug and murder investigation in Baltimore from the perspective of cops and criminals in this classic series.

Season-5 Episodes

Budget cuts hit the police hard. Meanwhile, corporate downsizing frustrates the staff of a local newspaper.

McNulty decides to take matters into his own hands; Marlo takes care of unfinished business.

Carcetti's police plans are leaked to the press; Marlo cleans up his cash; McNulty shares his obsession with Freamon.

The police brass changes; McNulty and Freamon look for bodies; Prop Joe pays his last respects; Marlo delivers a gift.

Marlo's new alliance gives Freamon and McNulty a fresh lead; the press turns its attention to a breaking story, to Davis' relief.

Templeton makes headlines; Bunk follows up on old leads; McNulty takes an interest in the homeless.

An unexpected call puts Templeton and the newspaper back in the spotlight--and gets McNulty some unwanted extra attention.

Bunk returns a McNulty favor; Carcetti is forced to make political deals; Hayes talks to Templeton about his sources.

Freamon's hard work pays off with a promising lead, though McNulty isn't in the mood to celebrate.

McNulty and Freamon face the consequences of their actions, while Carcetti tries to save face.

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