The WireSeason 4

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In the projects. On the docks. In City Hall. And now, in the schools. The places and faces change, but the game remains the same. A new story begins. This year, while expanding on storylines introduced in previous seasons — including the new vocations of several characters, the rise of a new drug empire, and the city's imminent mayoral election — the series expands its focus into Baltimore's school system, providing an inside look at the role of the urban educational system in shaping young people's lives. This storyline is played out through four new young characters, each of whom faces difficult choices amidst the temptation of crime and easy money.

Where to Watch The Wire • Season 4

13 Episodes

Boys of Summer
E1
Boys of SummerFour boys from West Baltimore play out their summer vacation in the streets. Meanwhile, Marlo has solved the problem that baffled Stringer Bell: How to maintain "discipline" without getting police attention.
Soft Eyes
E2
Soft EyesHerc's soft-duty job with the mayor takes an unexpectedly hard turn. Despite the potential damage to her career, Pearlman provides Freamon and Sydnor with subpoena ammunition for their "grizzly bear" hunt in City Hall.
Home Rooms
E3
Home Rooms"I love the first day, man. Everybody all friendly an' shit." - Namond Brice Prez is shocked by his students; Royce strikes back against Carcetti; Rawls begins to gut the major case unit from the inside; Colvin embarks on a new career.
Refugees
E4
RefugeesWith Freamon and Greggs moved to Homicide, Herc and Dozerman join Marimow in the stripped-down Major Crimes Unit. Cutty gets a "custodial" job at Tilghman School mopping up truants, but can't make headway in his efforts to mentor Michael.
Alliances
E5
Alliances"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.
Margin of Error
E6
Margin of ErrorWith Election Day approaching, the three candidates make last-minute appeals. Carcetti wrangles for votes as he responds to a potentially devastating smear. Norris and Greggs get a lead on the Braddock case, but end up being detoured.
Unto Others
E7
Unto OthersOmar calls in a favor to Bunk. The election over, Royce and Carcetti make peace and contemplate their futures. At school, Prez tricks his students into learning math. Finally, Greggs uses "soft eyes" at a crime scene.
Corner Boys
E8
Corner BoysCarcetti monitors the pulse on the street. While Proposition Joe shows off his vocal range, Chris shows Snoop how to expose, and dispose of infiltrators. Colvin uses "corner" logic in class. A newly sober McNulty attends an Irish cop wake.
Know Your Place
E9
Know Your PlacePoot returns to the corner after a stint in prison--and is welcomed back. Carcetti engages in a testy budget battle with City Council President Campbell, promotes Daniels and hits a snag in his efforts to relieve Burrell of his duties.
Misgivings
E10
MisgivingsActing on Clay Davis' advice, Burrell seeks to burnish his reputation by ordering the department to double their street arrests. The mandate does not sit well with McNulty, who sets his sights instead on cracking a string of robberies.
A New Day
E11
A New Day"You play in dirt, you get dirty." - McNulty Randy has trouble with his friends at school, while Carcetti faces a huge dilemma. Meanwhile, Omar visits Proposition Joe, while Freamon reveals a secret.
That's Got His Own
E12
That's Got His OwnOn the trail of missing bodies, Freamon turns to a higher authority after being rebuked by Landsman. Carcetti finds his promises of prosperity undermined by the school debt, forcing him to contemplate groveling before the governor.
Final Grades
E13
Final Grades"If animal trapped call 410-844-6286" - Baltimore, traditional Burrell tries to help Daniels. Bubbles' big plan backfires and leaves him in big trouble. Colvin tries to find a solution for Namond while Omar makes new plans. McNulty tries to pay back his debt.

Cast of Season 4

Dominic WestJimmy McNulty
Lance ReddickCedric Daniels
Sonja SohnKima Greggs
Wendell PierceBunk Moreland
Michael Kenneth WilliamsOmar Little
Deirdre LovejoyRhonda Pearlman
Andre RoyoBubbles
J.D. WilliamsBodie Broadus
John DomanWilliam Rawls
Clarke PetersLester Freamon
Frankie FaisonErvin Burrell
Jamie HectorMarlo Stanfield
Aidan GillenTommy Carcetti
Seth GilliamEllis Carver
Domenick LombardozziHerc Hauk
Corey Parker RobinsonLeander Sydnor
Reg E. CatheyNorman Wilson
Jim True-FrostRoland 'Prez' Pryzbylewski
Robert WisdomHoward 'Bunny' Colvin
Glynn TurmanClarence Royce
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The Wire • Season 4 Ratings & Reviews

Jay Marie BaileyMarch 29, 2026
Love the personal growth shown by many of the main cast in this season. Feels like a great way to get the gang back together ready for the final season
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