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S2·E2 Collateral Damage

Episode
Season 2, Episode 2
Air Date
June 8, 2003
Runtime
59 minutes
Director
Ed Bianchi
Writer
David Simon
Score
7.9/10 (48 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired June 8, 2003 59 min ★ 7.9/10 · 48 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.

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Synopsis

'They can chew you up, but they gotta spit you out.' -- McNulty

Major Valchek gets back at Sobotka for the church gift fiasco, and a feud begins. Valchek ups the ante by asking Deputy Commissioner Burrell for a detail to go after Sobotka. Avon Barksdale continues to run his empire from a prison cell--counseling his nephew D'Angelo and going after a guard who is harassing the organization's convicted hit-man Wee-Bey.

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Ed BianchiDirectorDavid SimonTeleplay

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 2 Episode 2 of The Wire air?

Season 2, Episode 2 ('Collateral Damage') originally aired on June 8, 2003.

How long is Season 2 Episode 2 ('Collateral Damage')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 59 minutes.

What happens in The Wire Season 2 Episode 2?

'They can chew you up, but they gotta spit you out.' -- McNulty Major Valchek gets back at Sobotka for the church gift fiasco, and a feud begins. Valchek ups the ante by asking Deputy Commissioner Burrell for a detail to go after Sobotka. Avon Barksdale continues to run his empire from a prison cel...

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