Chappelle returned as a co-executive producer and director for the fifth and final season of '' The Wire '' in 2008 . Chappelle directed the season premiere " More with Less " and the penultimate episode " Late Editions " . The series ended after five seasons . Chappelle and Ernest Dickerson were the series most prolific directors having helmed six episodes each . Chappelle and the other senior producers were nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best International Series at the 2009 ceremony for their work on the fifth season
2009 ceremony
British Academy Television Awards 2009
Joe Chappelle