S2·E1 Ebb Tide
Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.
Synopsis
'Ain't never gonna be what it was.' -- Little Big Roy
Det. Jimmy McNulty--exiled to police-boat duty--makes a shocking discovery in the Baltimore harbor. Bodie drives to Philly to make a connection for the Barksdale crew and Stringer Bell takes the train to New York to feel out the crew's reticent suppliers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 2 Episode 1 of The Wire air?
Season 2, Episode 1 ('Ebb Tide') originally aired on June 1, 2003.
How long is Season 2 Episode 1 ('Ebb Tide')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for The Wire.
What happens in The Wire Season 2 Episode 1?
'Ain't never gonna be what it was.' -- Little Big Roy Det. Jimmy McNulty--exiled to police-boat duty--makes a shocking discovery in the Baltimore harbor. Bodie drives to Philly to make a connection for the Barksdale crew and Stringer Bell takes the train to New York to feel out the crew's reticent ...