This Day in Black History: ’The Wire’ debuted 20 years ago Thursday, June 2 by ABC NewsOn June 2, 2002, the groundbreaking series The Wire debuted on HBO. Due to its in-depth focus on Baltimore's narcotics scene and its raw portrayal of the city's drug trade, education, government and bureaucracy, the show was highly scrutinized by some. But to many others it is considered one... Read More.