S5·E3 Not for Attribution
- Episode
- Season 5, Episode 3
- Air Date
- January 20, 2008
- Runtime
- 59 minutes
- Directors
- Joy Kecken, Scott Kecken
- Writer
- Chris Collins
- Score
- 8.2/10 (33 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Tight serialized drama chapter advancing primary relationships and subplots.
Synopsis
"They're dead where it doesn't count." - Fletcher
Mayor Carcetti's police department plan is leaked. Marlo turns to Proposition Joe for help. Meanwhile, McNulty strikes up an unexpected ally -- Freamon.
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When did Season 5 Episode 3 of The Wire air?
Season 5, Episode 3 ('Not for Attribution') originally aired on January 20, 2008.
How long is Season 5 Episode 3 ('Not for Attribution')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 59 minutes.
What happens in The Wire Season 5 Episode 3?
"They're dead where it doesn't count." - Fletcher Mayor Carcetti's police department plan is leaked. Marlo turns to Proposition Joe for help. Meanwhile, McNulty strikes up an unexpected ally -- Freamon....
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