The Wire - S01E05: The Pager
"..a little slow, a little late." - Avon Barksdale. McNulty's detail finally gets 'clone' pagers to track Barksdale and his gang, but nobody can crack the codes used by the callers. Meanwhile, Bell instructs D'Angelo on how to school his lookouts while simultaneously flushing out a possible snitch. Later, Carver and Herc find Bodie, but their interrogation doesn't turn up results.
Director: Nina K. Noble, Peter Medak, Clark Johnson, Robert F. Colesberry, David Simon
Cast: Dominic West, Lance Reddick, Sonja Sohn, Wood Harris, Wendell Pierce, Deirdre Lovejoy, Idris Elba, Andre Royo
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The Wire S01E05 Synopsis
Stream The Wire "The Pager" in HD quality on Goojara. This episode is rated an impressive 7.9/10, making it a standout installment of the series. Originally aired on 2002-06-30, this episode is part of Season 1 of The Wire. Directed by Peter Medak and Clark Johnson, the episode showcases skilled craftsmanship behind the camera. Featuring performances from Dominic West, Lance Reddick, Sonja Sohn among the cast. With a runtime of 1h, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Crime and Drama series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. "..a little slow, a little late." - Avon Barksdale. McNulty's detail finally gets 'clone' pagers to track Barksdale and his gang, but nobody can crack the codes used by the callers. Meanwhile, Bell instructs D'Angelo on how to school his lookouts...
