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The Wire (2002)

S1E8 Lessons

Jul 28, 2002 Season 1 Episode 8 Crime, Drama

Omar warns, "If you’re coming for the king, you better not miss." McNulty receives a tip from an unexpected source about a car that belongs to Stringer Bell. Meanwhile, Greggs and Carver catch a congressional aide with illicit cash but find themselves compelled to release him. Omar solidifies his reputation as a wild card.