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Season 4 – The Wire

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This series looks at the narcotics scene in Baltimore through the eyes of law enforcers as well as the drug dealers and users. Other facets of the city that are explored in the series are the government and bureaucracy, schools and the news media. The show was created by former police reporter David Simon, who also wrote many of the episodes.
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The Wire — Season 4

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Realistically flawed characters in harrowing, uncompromising circumstances, along with engrossing storytelling, make The Wire one of TV's top dramas of its time.

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Jon Wilde Guardian Oct 21, 2019
The Wire's consistency is nothing short of staggering. Go to Full Review John Doyle Globe and Mail Oct 21, 2019
It is easily the best show on television. Put simply, it's a masterpiece of storytelling, drama, humour and social observation. Go to Full Review Austin Smith New York Post Oct 19, 2019
4/4
The producers of The Wire have made for themselves a host of challenges, especially the challenge of casting and directing a couple of dozen kid actors with varying levels of professional experience. At this, the producers have succeeded enormously. Go to Full Review Robert Abele L.A. Weekly Oct 19, 2019
The Wire has the sharpest writing, the best directing, incredible performances, unforgettable characters, tragic suspense, deep emotion, raucous humor and everything you'd ever want from a show you watch week to week. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Sep 21, 2025 13 successful episodes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ages 17 and older!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Originally aired on Home Box Office (HBO)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Ren P @ren533 Sep 4, 2025 Season 4 is by far the best season of The Wire. In the early 2000s, I went to middle school in one of the poorest states in the US, and I can attest to the extreme care -- nay, love -- that was taken in portraying a failing school system in a poverty-ridden city realistically. This school, the students, their home lives, were all portrayed so realistically that it was painfully nostalgic for me to watch. The simultaneous depiction of a political optimism turned to nihilism, of inescapable pressures and corruption, of the only people willing to help being stretched too thin... a masterpiece of television. See more Gareth v @geewah Jul 24, 2025 A heart-shattering masterpiece. Season 4 turns the spotlight on the next generation and asks: what chance do they really have? A bold, unforgettable season of television. See more Angel H @RT66740823 Jul 18, 2025 Great show!! I'm from Baltimore & it's interesting to watch. I see all those places that most are now gone. They've been torn down, revitalized or commercialized as business parks, hotels, casino if you get close to the Harbor. But I digress..lol The show has an amazing take on the drug trade & the toll it takes on every day life in Baltimore. It didn't skimp on the dark, dirty underbelly of gangs or the police. There was & is plenty of it to go around. This show really did bring a lot of great actors into the forefront. This is definitely worth the watch, I even binge it every so often. It's a great reminder on why as much as I love my hometown, I'll never live there again... See more Daniel J @RT09585054 Dec 25, 2024 Yet another layer of the onion. See more Max W @MaxthorWoo Sep 13, 2024 With a new season comes a new theme—The Wire's fourth season delves into education, exposing the darkness and helplessness at every level of Baltimore society with stark realism—profound and thought-provoking. See more Read all reviews
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Ernest Dickerson

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Joe Chappelle

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Agnieszka Holland

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Brad Anderson

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Christine Moore

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Seith Mann

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 10, 2006 Boys of Summer Marlo maintains discipline without bringing police attention; the mayoral candidates hit different campaign trails in the final weeks of the race; McNulty turns down a promotion. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 17, 2006 Soft Eyes Herc's job with the mayor takes a hard turn; Prez prepares for his first day as a teacher; Carcetti drops a bombshell on the mayor during a televised debate. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 24, 2006 Home Rooms Michael proves to be adept as a runner; Rawls replaces Asher with a company man; McNulty and Bunk reminisce. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 1, 2006 Refugees Freamon and Greggs move to the homicide unit; Cutty gets a job at Tilghman school; Bubbles gives Sherrod an ultimatum to get back in school. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 8, 2006 Alliances Valchek leaks details of a case to Carcetti; Royce turns against Burrell; Chris tries to enlist Michael into Marlo's ranks. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 15, 2006 Margin of Error Carcetti responds to a campaign smear; Randy is accused of a serious transgression; Colvin's special class gets its first enlistees. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 29, 2006 Unto Others Omar calls in a favor; Royce and Carcetti make their peace; Cutty ponders his job future. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 5, 2006 Corner Boys Carcetti makes the rounds with members of the force; Herc tries to retrieve his camera; the return of a missing family member dismays Michael. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 12, 2006 Know Your Place Bubbles identifies a witness for Herc; Colvin motivates his class; Old Face Andre turns to Proposition Joe for protection. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 19, 2006 Misgivings Burrell sends out a mandate; Kevin comes clean to Marlo; Bubbles gets revenge; Chris takes care of a problem. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 26, 2006 A New Day Carcetti faces a dilemma; Randy gets the cold shoulder at school; Omar pays a visit to Proposition Joe; Freamon has a revelation. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 3, 2006 That's Got His Own Landsman rebukes Freamon; Colvin seeks to keep his experimental class funded; Bubbles considers taking extreme measures to get rid of his nemesis. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 10, 2006 Final Grades Burrell offers his support to Daniels; Bubbles' plan backfires; Colvin tries to get Namond off the street; Omar hatches a new plan; McNulty looks to pay back a debt. Details

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Season Info

Director
Ernest R. Dickerson, Joe Chappelle, Agnieszka Holland, Brad Anderson, Christine Moore, Seith Mann, David Platt, Jim McKay, Alex Zakrzewski, Dan Attias, Anthony Hemingway
Screenwriter
David Simon, Ed Burns, Eric Ellis Overmyer, Richard Price, William F. Zorzi, Dennis Lehane, David Mills, Kia Corthron, George Pelecanos
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 10, 2006
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