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The Wire

Season 2 Episode 8: Duck and Cover

As Detective McNulty's addiction spirals out of control, he becomes mired in a self-destructive cycle of heavy drinking, wreaking havoc on his personal and professional life.

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Season 2 Episodes:

Episode 1 Ebb Tide

Aired: Jun 1, 2003

Detective Jimmy McNulty is transferred to a police boat, where a startling fi...

Episode 2 Collateral Damage

2. Collateral Damage

Aired: Jun 8, 2003

A simmering rivalry between Major Valchek and Sobotka heats up over a mishand...

Episode 3 Hot Shots

Aired: Jun 15, 2003

Cedric Daniels announces his departure from the police force, while McNulty d...

Episode 4 Hard Cases

Aired: Jun 22, 2003

A mysterious corpse washes up, captivating Detective McNulty's attention, but...

Episode 5 Undertow

Aired: Jun 29, 2003

A product malfunction in the pit tarnishes Bodie's reputation, while homicide...

Episode 6 All Prologue

6. All Prologue

Aired: Jul 6, 2003

McNulty navigates his personal life as he attempts to put the past behind him...

Episode 7 Backwash

Aired: Jul 13, 2003

Greggs and Prez investigate a Russian prostitution ring, gathering crucial ev...

Episode 8 Duck and Cover

8. Duck and Cover

Aired: Jul 27, 2003

As Detective McNulty's addiction spirals out of control, he becomes mired in ...

Episode 9 Stray Rounds

9. Stray Rounds

Aired: Aug 3, 2003

Bodie's sales skills are put to the test as he receives a harsh critique from...

Episode 10 Storm Warnings

10. Storm Warnings

Aired: Aug 10, 2003

A heated confrontation unfolds between Bodie and Joe's crew as they clash ove...

Episode 11 Bad Dreams

Aired: Aug 17, 2003

The desperation of the detail intensifies, prompting a daring yet unstable mo...

Episode 12 Port in a Storm

12. Port in a Storm

Aired: Aug 24, 2003

Russell and Bunk's Philly investigation hits a roadblock, while Mouzone's cha...

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Info about The Wire

Seasons: 5

Current Status: Ended

Network: HBO

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama, Crime, Thriller

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