Ryan Sands

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 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.

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.

The detail continues its pursuit of violent drug kingpin Marlo.

Monroe and Rosalee race against time to save Juliette, as more details emerge about the source of her illness.