| "Undertow" | |
|---|---|
| The Wire episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 5 |
| Directed by | Steve Shill |
| Story by | David Simon Ed Burns |
| Teleplay by | Ed Burns |
| Original air date | June 29, 2003 |
| Running time | 57 minutes |
"Undertow" is the fifth episode of the second 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 Steve Shill. It originally aired on June 29, 2003.