Dennis Hill

As McNulty and the detail continue to stake out Marlo's crew, newly-elected Mayor Carcetti is finding he is stuck between keeping his promises on education and his promises on law and order.

Carcetti maps out a damage-control scenario, McNulty asks Landsman to pull police off the homeless case, Haynes' concerns about Templeton fall on deaf ears, and Dukie seeks out an old mentor for a loan.

Baltimore's renewed police commitment brings fresh recruits to Daniels; Carcetti is forced to make a dangerous political deal; Haynes approaches Templeton about his sources.

One of the most famous murder victims in history enters the house, and Constance finds out about more of Tate's bad behaviour.

Carcetti's chief of staff orders Rawls to initiate creative remedies for the rising crime rate, Freamon's vigilance provides a lead and sends the department into overdrive, and Michael is suspicious about his latest assignment.

An unexpected call puts Templeton back in the spotlight while getting McNulty more attention than he expected. Meanwhile, Omar sends Marlo a message.