THE WIRE · CHARACTER
played by —
Avon Barksdale
41 episodes · drives 44 scenes
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Character DNA
genes over the scenes they drivetense 27%menacing 10%angry 10%violence 8%scheme 8%rivalry 6%escalation 6%investigation 6%negotiation 5%deadpan 5%betrayal 5%deal 5%
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Defining scenes
highest-gene scenes they driveLessons · party_eventOmar's Attack Aftermath
The Barksdale organization reacts to Stinkum's death and Wee-Bey's wounding by Omar.
Sentencing · Interview roomD'Angelo confesses to murders
D'Angelo confesses to his role in multiple murders and gives up Wee-Bey.
Homecoming · Barksdale locationAvon insists on taking corners
Avon rejects Stringer's business plan and insists on fighting for territory.
Homecoming · Barksdale locationAvon orders hit on Marlo
Avon orders Cutty to put a hurting on Marlo and take back his corners.
S03E06 · 19 ▸ 24:57Homecoming · Barksdale locationBarksdale crew plans ambush
Avon's crew plans a hit on Marlo's people, coordinating positions and escape.
Homecoming · Barksdale locationAvon demands retaliation for losses
Avon insists on hitting Marlo back despite losing two men.
Game Day · GymGym Meeting
Avon and Stringer discuss Omar
Game Day · Orlando'sAvon and Wee-Bey Before Ambush
Avon and Wee-Bey prepare for money run
Cleaning Up · The pitNakeesha's Murder
Nakeesha is murdered
Sentencing · Jail visiting roomBrianna visits D'Angelo in jail
Brianna tries to convince D'Angelo not to cooperate against the family.
S02E04 · 10 ▸ 18:56Hard Cases · Prison cellAvon confronts D'Angelo
Avon tries to convince D'Angelo to use the overdose deaths to reduce their sentences.
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Episodes
41 appearances01
S01E013.7M viewersThe Target
36 scenesJun 2002
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S01E022.8M viewersThe Detail
24 scenesJun 2002
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S01E03The Buys
24 scenesJun 2002
04
S01E042.91M viewersOld Cases
23 scenesJun 2002
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S01E052.97M viewersThe Pager
22 scenesJun 2002
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S01E062.98M viewersThe Wire
24 scenesJul 2002
07
S01E074.12M viewersOne Arrest
23 scenesJul 2002
08
S01E083.31M viewersLessons
21 scenesJul 2002
09
S01E093.42M viewersGame Day
31 scenesAug 2002
10
S01E104.15M viewersThe Cost
24 scenesAug 2002
11
S01E113.43M viewersThe Hunt
24 scenesAug 2002
12
S01E123.66M viewersCleaning Up
35 scenesSep 2002
13
S01E133.77M viewersSentencing
23 scenesSep 2002
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S02E014.43M viewersEbb Tide
26 scenesJun 2003
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S02E023.5M viewersCollateral Damage
23 scenesJun 2003
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S02E032.64M viewersHot Shots
24 scenesJun 2003
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S02E044.33M viewersHard Cases
24 scenesJun 2003
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S02E053.62M viewersUndertow
35 scenesJun 2003
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S02E064.11M viewersAll Prologue
24 scenesJul 2003
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S02E07Backwash
23 scenesJul 2003
08
S02E083.64M viewersDuck and Cover
22 scenesJul 2003
09
S02E093.04M viewersStray Rounds
38 scenesAug 2003
10
S02E103.51M viewersStorm Warnings
28 scenesAug 2003
11
S02E113.7M viewersBad Dreams
21 scenesAug 2003
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S02E124.48M viewersPort in a Storm
44 scenesAug 2003
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S03E011.83M viewersTime After Time
29 scenesSep 2004
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S03E02All Due Respect
21 scenesSep 2004
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S03E031.54M viewersDead Soldiers
24 scenesOct 2004
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S03E041.45M viewersHamsterdam
32 scenesOct 2004
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S03E051.34M viewersStraight and True
42 scenesOct 2004
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S03E061.42M viewersHomecoming
41 scenesOct 2004
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S03E07Back Burners
39 scenesNov 2004
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S03E081.47M viewersMoral Midgetry
36 scenesNov 2004
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S03E09Slapstick
37 scenesNov 2004
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S03E101.67M viewersReformation
39 scenesNov 2004
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S03E112.04M viewersMiddle Ground
24 scenesDec 2004
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S03E122.04M viewersMission Accomplished
17 scenesDec 2004
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S04E01Boys of Summer
23 scenesSep 2006
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S04E06Margin of Error
22 scenesOct 2006
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S04E09Know Your Place
43 scenesNov 2006
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S05E021.19M viewersUnconfirmed Reports
32 scenesJan 2008