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S4·E4 Refugees

Episode
Season 4, Episode 4
Air Date
October 1, 2006
Runtime
59 minutes
Director
Jim McKay
Writer
Dennis Lehane
Score
7.9/10 (37 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired October 1, 2006 59 min ★ 7.9/10 · 37 TMDB votes

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

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Synopsis

"No one wins. One side just loses more slowly." - Prez

Freamon and Greggs move to Homicide, while Herc and Dozerman join Marimow in the lackluster Major Crimes Unit. Cutty gets a "custodial" job at Tilghman School picking up truants, but struggles to make progress while trying to mentor Michael. Bubbles works to get Sherrod back in school as an 8th grader. Burrell finds a way to sabotage the state-witness murder investigation before the election, impacting Greggs. Prez's struggles as a teacher continue while Bodie finds himself working for a new "company". Meanwhile, Colvin pitches his pilot program to the middle school and Carcetti meets with a constituency when he knows that they won't support him regardless of what he says. Randy is faced with a dilemma after being busted for his candy scam and Proposition Joe plays Marlo in a high-stakes heist.

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Jim McKayDirectorDennis LehaneTeleplay

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 4 Episode 4 of The Wire air?

Season 4, Episode 4 ('Refugees') originally aired on October 1, 2006.

How long is Season 4 Episode 4 ('Refugees')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 59 minutes.

What happens in The Wire Season 4 Episode 4?

"No one wins. One side just loses more slowly." - Prez Freamon and Greggs move to Homicide, while Herc and Dozerman join Marimow in the lackluster Major Crimes Unit. Cutty gets a "custodial" job at Tilghman School picking up truants, but struggles to make progress while trying to mentor Michael. Bu...

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