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BET Networks has acquired broadcast rights to "The Wire," the critically acclaimed television show set in Baltimore.

BET, the D.C.-based cable station and a subsidiary of Viacom, will begin airing the show Jan. 10, in a 90-minute block. Following a three-night marathon next week, the show will air weekly on Thursday nights starting Jan. 18. If you haven't caught any of the Wire on HBO then don't sleep on this showing.