S4·E1 Boys of Summer
- Episode
- Season 4, Episode 1
- Air Date
- September 10, 2006
- Runtime
- 59 minutes
- Director
- Joe Chappelle
- Writer
- David Simon
- Score
- 7.9/10 (38 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Main Arc (Crucial)
Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.
Synopsis
"Lambs to the slaughter here." - Marcia Donnelly
Four West Baltimore boys wrestle with what to do with the rest of their summer vacation as the new fall school year approaches. Bodie deals with his corner running slower than usual so he decides to take on a runner. Marlo believes he has finally solved the problem that Stringer could never figure out. Freamon, Greggs, and Sydnor go to Pearlman to see if she will issue City Hall subpoenas. Meanwhile, the mayoral race heats up as Mayor Royce and his primary challenger, Tommy Carcetti each hit campaign trail. Prez begins preparing for his new career in higher education, while McNulty ends up turning down a promotion.
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When did Season 4 Episode 1 of The Wire air?
Season 4, Episode 1 ('Boys of Summer') originally aired on September 10, 2006.
How long is Season 4 Episode 1 ('Boys of Summer')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 59 minutes.
What happens in The Wire Season 4 Episode 1?
"Lambs to the slaughter here." - Marcia Donnelly Four West Baltimore boys wrestle with what to do with the rest of their summer vacation as the new fall school year approaches. Bodie deals with his corner running slower than usual so he decides to take on a runner. Marlo believes he has finally sol...
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