S1·E3 The Buys
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 3
- Air Date
- June 16, 2002
- Runtime
- 56 minutes
- Director
- Peter Medak
- Writer
- David Simon
- Score
- 7.8/10 (65 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
Synopsis
"The king stay the king." - D'Angelo.
The early-morning 'field interviews' by Herc, Carver and Prez result in a minor riot, a boy losing an eye and some bad publicity for the department. On the other side of the law, D'Angelo teaches Wallace and Bodie how to play the game (chess) and later impresses Bell with his 'take' from the low-rises.
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When did Season 1 Episode 3 of The Wire air?
Season 1, Episode 3 ('The Buys') originally aired on June 16, 2002.
How long is Season 1 Episode 3 ('The Buys')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 56 minutes.
What happens in The Wire Season 1 Episode 3?
"The king stay the king." - D'Angelo. The early-morning 'field interviews' by Herc, Carver and Prez result in a minor riot, a boy losing an eye and some bad publicity for the department. On the other side of the law, D'Angelo teaches Wallace and Bodie how to play the game (chess) and later impres...
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