| "The Detail" | |
|---|---|
| The Wire episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 2 |
| Directed by | Clark Johnson |
| Story by | David Simon Ed Burns |
| Teleplay by | David Simon |
| Original air date | June 9, 2002 |
| Running time | 58 minutes |
"The Detail" is the second episode of the first season of the HBO original television series, The Wire (2002–2008). The episode was written by David Simon from a story by David Simon and Ed Burns and was directed by Clark Johnson. It originally aired on June 9, 2002.