S1·E12 Cleaning Up
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 12
- Air Date
- September 1, 2002
- Runtime
- 57 minutes
- Director
- Clement Virgo
- Writer
- George Pelecanos
- Score
- 8.4/10 (51 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Main Arc (Crucial)
Narrative Classification: Pre-finale climax accelerating overarching mythology and major character reckonings.
Synopsis
"This is me, yo, right here." - Wallace.
The low-rise pay phones are out of service, so McNulty and Daniels try to keep pace by tapping Barksdale's office. Bodie gets new responsibilities from Stringer; Freamon gives Shardene a 'new look'; and D'Angelo goes to NYC on an errand for his uncle. With the detail's future hanging in the balance, Daniels faces off against Burrell and his political allies.
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When did Season 1 Episode 12 of The Wire air?
Season 1, Episode 12 ('Cleaning Up') originally aired on September 1, 2002.
How long is Season 1 Episode 12 ('Cleaning Up')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 57 minutes.
What happens in The Wire Season 1 Episode 12?
"This is me, yo, right here." - Wallace. The low-rise pay phones are out of service, so McNulty and Daniels try to keep pace by tapping Barksdale's office. Bodie gets new responsibilities from Stringer; Freamon gives Shardene a 'new look'; and D'Angelo goes to NYC on an errand for his uncle. With...
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