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"Transitions" is the fourth episode of the fifth season of the HBO original series The Wire. The episode was written by Ed Burns from a story by David Simon & Ed Burns and was directed by Dan Attias, who won the Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing – Drama Series for the episode. It first aired on January 27, 2008.
Jan 27, 2008 · Transitions: Directed by Daniel Attias. With Dominic West, Reg E. Cathey, John Doman, Aidan Gillen. Campbell tries to smooth out the transitions in the police department.
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- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Daniel Attias
- 2008-01-27
- Western District
- Davis Detail
- Politics
- The Baltimore Sun
- Homicide Unit
- New Day Co-Op
- Omar Little
Michael Lee oversees his drug dealing corner with his crew chief Spider. Kenard walks around the corner with a brown paper bag and places it under a step. Officer Anthony Colicchioand his partner watch Kenard from their patrol car, parked at a corner at the other end of the block. Colicchio observes Kenard in disbelief as he is sure the drug dealer...
Lester Freamon spends his time at the former Major Case Unit office puzzling over the Stanfield investigation board. Sydnor is continuing to work on the Davisinvestigation and is frustrated when he discovers that an $80,000 dollar withdrawal from Davis' account was used to pay back his mother for a loan. Freamon is excited when Sydnor tells him tha...
Colonel Cedric Daniels meets with Commissioner Ervin Burrelland professes his innocence in the political scandal that is forcing Burrell's resignation. Burrell is silent and practices his golf putting. Daniels tells Burrell that he will decline a promotion if it is offered because he serves at Burrell’s pleasure. Burrell continues the silent treatm...
At The Baltimore Sun, reporter Scott Templeton prepares for an impending interview. He asks his colleague Alma Gutierrez which story he should use for a sample piece, and she asks him what the interview is for. He reveals that it is a junior position at the Washington Post. Gutierrez is excited about the prospect of Commissioner Burrell being fired...
Detective Jimmy McNulty visits the medical examiner's office and researches the locations where unclaimed bodies have been found. He tries to identify where homeless deaths have occurred. There is an overwhelming number of bodies found in the Southern District at night. McNulty calls Lester Freamonto advise him of the findings and suggests that the...
Joseph "Proposition Joe" Stewart and Slim Charles visit Pearson’s florist to arrange for flowers to be sent to the funeral of Butchie. Stewart tells the florist that Butchie was a careful and subtle player in the drug dealing game and asks for the card to say "Butchie, woe to them that call evil good, and good evil. From your true and loyal friend ...
Omar visits the home of one of Butchie’s former bodyguards. Inside Big Guyis recovering from his leg wound after being left alive as a witness to Butchie’s torture and murder. Big Guy retells the story for Omar’s benefit and identifies Chris Partlow and Snoop as responsible. Omar vows "I’m going to work them. Sweet Jesus, I’m going to work them." B...
Jan 28, 2008 · “Transitions” is what I think of a true “fan’s episode” of The Wire: From beginning to end, it’s jammed with scenes that exemplify everything people watch the show for—rich character interaction, crisp dialogue, dry humor, righteously indignant muckraking and complex wheels-within-wheels plotting.
"The Wire" Transitions (TV Episode 2008) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
McNulty and Freamon face the consequences of their actions, while Carcetti tries to save face. Stream Season 5 Episode 4 of The Wire online or on your device plus recaps, previews, and other clips.
Campbell tries to smooth out the transitions in the police department. The newspaper scrambles to confirm surprising news from City Hall, but lose out to the TV media in scooping a high-profile Grand Jury appearance.
