Frederick Strother

ADA Novak calls upon Detective Benson while she's still undercover in Oregon so that she can present evidence against a rapist.

A wave of urban reform brings down the notorious Franklin Terrace public housing towers, forcing the Barksdale drug crew to find a new home on the streets of west Baltimore.

When a witness who testified against D'Angelo Barksdale is discovered murdered, McNulty and the detail take the opportunity to link the killing to Avon Barksdale's drugs crew.

The wire yields key information on the Barksdale organisation; Stringer and Avon reminisce on how far they have come; McNulty finds a crucial clue; Colvin works to shape the outcome of Amsterdam while protecting his men from repercussions.

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.

Stringer Bell gets a lesson in construction management, Donette receives Brianna's blessing for hooking up with Stringer, and Daniels keeps up the front of marriage to Marla, as she pursues a new career at City Hall.