Lev Gorn

Following President Ostrov's death, President Dalton and Elizaeth fear an impending power grab within the Russian government; Jay forms a plan to combat Russian propaganda.

The president's administration encounters hostility while dealing with the Russian government; Dmitri is kidnapped and interrogated about being a spy.

Trying to let go of police work and return to his marriage, McNulty gives up on identifying his Jane Doe. In their investigation of Sobotka, the detectives discover a pattern in the computer and explain the connection to Daniels, but he still won't take the murders. Sobotka tries to play the political game on behalf of his union. Nick gets the chemicals that Vondas asked for and, as payment, accepts money and drugs--packaged for sale. D'Angelo wants to live life outside of Barksdale's umbrella, forcing Bell to bring in outside help for the problem.

Henry shares information that causes Elizabeth to reconsider her theory that the Russians are responsible for the attack on Air Force One.

With the clock ticking, the Detail makes a desperate move, and Daniels reams out Landsman for dropping the ball. Nick's deceit is in the open as Sobotka is overwhelmed by bad news. The Greeks confidently ease out of a brief encounter with the Detail, and Omar's suspicions are validated. The Detail hopes to find Vondas's boss, and Nick hopes to repair relations with the Greeks. Sobotka is forced to make a difficult choice.