Season 1, Episode 4, "Old Cases"

WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD! Jacob and Willy apologize for some factual errors made in episode 2 before they get right into analyzing episode 4. Directed by esteemed Canadian director, Clement Virgo, "Old Cases" is one of the best early episodes of "The Wire," cementing its' status as one of the top prestige TV shows from the turn of the 21st century. This episode sees Bodie pull off a lackluster but nevertheless effective escape heist, we also get to meet McNulty's wife for the first time, Avon puts out a contract on Omar and Lester Freamon continues to prove how much of an asset he is to the detail.