As Selina's approval rating hits an all-time low, her team engineer an interview designed to make her cry in a desperate bid to gain public sympathy.
Brother Mouzone returns to Baltimore on a mission of revenge and casts a wide net in his search for Omar, who has his own plan for vengeance. Colvin manages, for now, to put off a newspaper reporter inquiring about Amsterdam.
Four West Baltimore boys wrestle with what to do with the rest of their summer vacation as the new school year approaches.
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.
Herc discovers a blast from the past, Omar grapples with guilt, Bunk receives a gift-wrapped surprise, and McNulty tracks Terri to Washington.