S1·E8 Lessons
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 8
- Air Date
- July 28, 2002
- Runtime
- 57 minutes
- Director
- Gloria Muzio
- Writer
- David Simon
- Score
- 8/10 (53 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
Synopsis
"Come at the king, you best not miss." - Omar.
An unlikely source gives McNulty the tag of a car driven by Stringer Bell. Meanwhile, Greggs and Carver bust a congressional aide carrying dirty cash, but are forced to let him go. Omar earns his 'loose cannon' moniker.
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When did Season 1 Episode 8 of The Wire air?
Season 1, Episode 8 ('Lessons') originally aired on July 28, 2002.
How long is Season 1 Episode 8 ('Lessons')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 57 minutes.
What happens in The Wire Season 1 Episode 8?
"Come at the king, you best not miss." - Omar. An unlikely source gives McNulty the tag of a car driven by Stringer Bell. Meanwhile, Greggs and Carver bust a congressional aide carrying dirty cash, but are forced to let him go. Omar earns his 'loose cannon' moniker....
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