TV show availability guide

The Wire

“Listen carefully.”

Told from the points of view of both the Baltimore homicide and narcotics detectives and their targets, the series captures a universe in which the national war on drugs has become a permanent, self-sustaining bureaucracy, and distinctions between good and evil are routinely obliterated.

2002 8.6/10 community score 5 seasons · 60 episodes Ended
  • Crime
  • Drama

Viewing market

Country-level availability

Where to watch in United States

6 platforms currently listed across all viewing options

Data checked 16 Oct 2026, 10:51 UTC

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2
  • Streaming providerHBO Max Amazon ChannelNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable

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4
  • Streaming providerAmazon VideoNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
  • Streaming providerApple TV StoreNo linked platform guide yetDetails unavailable
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Series schedule

Seasons and episode dates

A concise series timeline, including the latest aired episode and the next date currently listed.

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First aired
Seasons
5
Episodes
60
Status
Ended

Latest aired episode

S5 E10

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Aired 1h 34m

"...the life of kings." - H.L. Mencken A damaging report by Pearlman and Daniels gets a reaction from Carcetti, while Haynes finds little support for his concerns about a reporters work from the bosses. Meanwhile, McNulty wants to put a homeless case to an end, Dukie searches for an old mentor and a fallen officer is given a wake.

Next listed episode

No upcoming episode date is currently listed.

Season guide

Most recent seasons first

6 season entries

  • Season 5

    10 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 4

    13 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 3

    12 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 2

    12 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Season 1

    13 episodes

    First episode aired

  • Specials

    7 episodes

    First episode aired

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