S1·E1 The Target
Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.
Synopsis
"... when it's not your turn." - McNulty.
Baltimore homicide detective Jimmy McNulty gets into hot water and winds up assigned to a detail of narcotics outcasts charged with investigating drug lord Avon Barksdale and his powerful operation in Franklin Terrace. Meanwhile, Avon's nephew D'Angelo is fresh off beating a murder rap, but he finds himself demoted upon his return to the gang.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 1 Episode 1 of The Wire air?
Season 1, Episode 1 ('The Target') originally aired on June 2, 2002.
How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('The Target')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 63 minutes.
What happens in The Wire Season 1 Episode 1?
"... when it's not your turn." - McNulty. Baltimore homicide detective Jimmy McNulty gets into hot water and winds up assigned to a detail of narcotics outcasts charged with investigating drug lord Avon Barksdale and his powerful operation in Franklin Terrace. Meanwhile, Avon's nephew D'Angelo is f...