Benjamin Busch

The explosive third season begins. The Barksdale gang faces challenges at every turn in Baltimore's changing landscape.

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.

McNulty continues to defy his bosses in his pursuit of Stringer. Colvin's outlandish new rules on dealing drugs hit the streets.

Marlo finds a solution to an old problem. A familiar face joins the local school's teaching staff.

Herc discovers a blast from his past, which he later reveals to his colleagues. Daniels becomes enraged when he finds out that his detail was reassigned. Stringer Bell finds out from old girlfriend Donette that Brianna might contact McNulty with details of her son D'Angelo's death.

Colvin faces tough questions over the sharp drop in crime in his district. Meanwhile, Stringer shocks Avon with a startling confession.