Frederick Strother

The wire begins to yield information about the Barksdale organisation, though finding links to the top proves elusive, and Stringer and Avon reminisce on how far they've come, with each harbouring plans for the future.

With a bounty on his head, Omar calls in a favour from Bunk, the election finally over, Royce and Carcetti make their peace, and contemplate their respective futures, and at school, Prez tricks his students into learning maths.

A wave of urban reform brings down the notorious Franklin Terrace public housing towers, forcing the Barksdale drug crew to find a new home on the streets of west Baltimore.

Michael proves adept as a runner at Bodie's corner, with both Bodie and Marlo taking notice. Elsewhere, a bodega is put under surveillance by Omar and Greggs, for different reasons.

Marlo takes care of some unfinished business and strikes a deal with Avon Barksdale. Meanwhile, Mayor Carcetti's Chief of Staff blames Royce for the Campbell revelation.

Stringer Bell gets a lesson in construction management, Donette receives Brianna's blessing for hooking-up with Stringer, and Daniels keeps up the front of marriage to Marla, as she pursues a new career at City Hall.