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S5·E4 Transitions

Episode
Season 5, Episode 4
Air Date
January 27, 2008
Runtime
59 minutes
Director
Dan Attias
Writer
Ed Burns
Score
8.5/10 (35 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired January 27, 2008 59 min ★ 8.5/10 · 35 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Tight serialized drama chapter advancing primary relationships and subplots.

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Synopsis

"Buyer's market out there." - Templeton

Omar plots his revenge for his former associates murder now that he's returned from exile. Gus stresses the need for a city-court reporter, after missing out on a grand jury probe. Carcetti finds there are strings attached in his desire to get rid of Burrell. While McNulty investigates the deaths of homeless men, Freamon needs the help of an old friend. Also, Marlo looks to the future in his dealings with the Greeks.

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Director & writers

Dan AttiasDirectorEd BurnsTeleplay

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 5 Episode 4 of The Wire air?

Season 5, Episode 4 ('Transitions') originally aired on January 27, 2008.

How long is Season 5 Episode 4 ('Transitions')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 59 minutes.

What happens in The Wire Season 5 Episode 4?

"Buyer's market out there." - Templeton Omar plots his revenge for his former associates murder now that he's returned from exile. Gus stresses the need for a city-court reporter, after missing out on a grand jury probe. Carcetti finds there are strings attached in his desire to get rid of Burrell....

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