Edward Green

The wire begins to yield information about the Barksdale organisation, though finding links to the top proves elusive, and Stringer and Avon reminisce on how far they've come, with each harbouring plans for the future.

Avon readies his troops for a war against Marlo. Meanwhile, as the crew works towards the upper levels of the Barksdale organisation, McNulty has doubts about the path he's chosen for himself.

Pearlman and Freamon continue arguing over the subpoenas, as the election draws closer. Elsewhere, Carcetti drops a bomshell on Royce during their telivised debate, while Herc makes a shocking discovery about the mayor himself.

Colvin tries to figure out a reasonable plan for Namond, who is living on the streets; Bubbles needs to rethink his strategy after it goes wrong; Burrell reprimands Rawls.

Marlo tries hard to win the favour of the Greeks.

The brass begin to panic when Mayor Carcetti's master plan for the police department is leaked to the press. Meanwhile, McNulty shares some knowledge with Gutierrez, and Marlo turns to Proposition Joe with an enviable problem.