The Wire: Season 5, Episode 8

Clarifications (24 Feb. 2008)

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"A lie ain't a side of a story. It's just a lie." - Terry Hanning Det. James "Jimmy" McNulty presents a detailed report about the serial killer investigation to Mayor Thomas "Tommy" ... See full synopsis »

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"A lie ain't a side of a story. It's just a lie." - Terry Hanning Det. James "Jimmy" McNulty presents a detailed report about the serial killer investigation to Mayor Thomas "Tommy" Carcetti... See full synopsis »

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