S4·E5 Alliances
- Episode
- Season 4, Episode 5
- Air Date
- October 8, 2006
- Runtime
- 59 minutes
- Director
- David Platt
- Writer
- Ed Burns
- Score
- 8.1/10 (37 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
Synopsis
"If you with us, you with us." - Chris Partlow
Commissioner Burrell loses Royce's support; Chris Partlow tries to recruit Michael to become a soldier in Marlo's unit; Dukie shows Randy and the boys that the missing are really dead; Odell Watkins drops his support for Royce and considers an offer from Councilman Carcetti.
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When did Season 4 Episode 5 of The Wire air?
Season 4, Episode 5 ('Alliances') originally aired on October 8, 2006.
How long is Season 4 Episode 5 ('Alliances')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 59 minutes.
What happens in The Wire Season 4 Episode 5?
"If you with us, you with us." - Chris Partlow Commissioner Burrell loses Royce's support; Chris Partlow tries to recruit Michael to become a soldier in Marlo's unit; Dukie shows Randy and the boys that the missing are really dead; Odell Watkins drops his support for Royce and considers an offer fr...
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