S3·E9 Slapstick
- Episode
- Season 3, Episode 9
- Air Date
- November 21, 2004
- Runtime
- 59 minutes
- Director
- Alex Zakrzewski
- Writer
- David Simon
- Score
- 8/10 (43 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
Synopsis
"...while you're waiting for moments that never come." -- Freamon
Responding to an officer's call for help, McNulty and Prez turn down the wrong alley, with unanticipated results. A Barksdale crew violates the unspoken Sunday truce with gunplay, increasing discontent among the New Day Co-op members. Stymied in his effort to open a gym, Cutty is surprised to find help from within Baltimore's power structure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 3 Episode 9 of The Wire air?
Season 3, Episode 9 ('Slapstick') originally aired on November 21, 2004.
How long is Season 3 Episode 9 ('Slapstick')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 59 minutes.
What happens in The Wire Season 3 Episode 9?
"...while you're waiting for moments that never come." -- Freamon Responding to an officer's call for help, McNulty and Prez turn down the wrong alley, with unanticipated results. A Barksdale crew violates the unspoken Sunday truce with gunplay, increasing discontent among the New Day Co-op members...
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