Benay Berger

As the unit mounts a large-scale round-up of Barksdale gang members, Avon and Stringer plot to stop their world falling apart.

The detail carries out a series of raids, leading to a deadly call to action from The Greek. Stringer attempts to play Omar.

Russell and Bunk are looking for evidence in Philadelphia. McNulty and Greggs return to the Westside where they discover new connections. In the harbour, the body of Nick's uncle is found.

The detail uses satellite technology to its advantage. Bodie is unhappy that Proposition Joe's people are slinging on his turf, but business flows until a new face from New York arrives. Stringer Bell looks for an unlikely solution to the problem. Valchek visits the FBI in an attempt to get real results on the docks. Nick lies to Aimee and Ziggy's deal with Double-G goes bad in a big way. Greggs considers motherhood.

Stringer breaks a fundamental rule of the game, prompting Omar to vow to end the feud once and for all. Meanwhile, Prez makes a fatal mistake.

At the Baltimore Sun, city editor Gus questions Scott's sources. Meanwhile, Bunk is horrified by McNulty's actions at a crime scene.