Follows one single drug and homicide investigation throughout the length of an entire season. Centered on the drug culture of inner-city Baltimore, the series' storyline unfolds from the points of view of both the criminals lording the streets and the police officers determined to bring them down.
McNulty and Freamon face the consequences of their actions, while Carcetti tries to save face.
Namond, Randy and Dukie adjust to new realities; Michael is promoted; Omar makes Prop Joe an offer.
The wire begins to yield info about the Barksdale organization, though links to the top are elusive.
A reticent Avon readies his troops for a seemingly endless war against Marlo.
With Wallace in custody, McNulty and Daniels must figure out what to do with him in the time before he testifies.
Daniels and McNulty turn to a higher authority to crack the case.
Freamon's hard work pays off with a promising lead, though McNulty isn't in the mood to celebrate.
Freamon seeks help in City Hall; Bubbles gets desperate; Michael rejects his past; Omar strikes again.
Burrell orders Daniels to hit dealers for results that will impress the media. Meanwhile, Greggs is in the ICU.
The Detail suffers a setback, while Russell and Bunk revisit Philly to look for evidence.
Carcetti faces a dilemma; Randy gets the cold shoulder; Omar makes a power play; Freamon has a revelation.
With the clock ticking, the Detail makes a desperate move. Daniels reams out Landsman for dropping the ball.
Carcetti's police plans are leaked to the press; Marlo cleans up his cash.
The police brass changes; McNulty and Freamon look for bodies; Prop Joe pays his last respects.
Bunk returns a McNulty favor; Carcetti is forced to make deals; Hayes asks Templeton about his sources.
Barksdale plays an expensive game of one-upmanship with an east-side rival.
Marlo's new alliance gives Freamon and McNulty a fresh lead; the press turns to a breaking story.
With the detail's future hanging in the balance, Daniels faces off against Burrell and his political allies.
With Amsterdam running full-tilt, Carver and Truck discover there really is no honor among thieves.
Responding to an officer's call for help, McNulty and Prez turn down the wrong alley, with unexpected results.
An unexpected call puts Templeton and the paper back in the spotlight--and gets McNulty unwanted extra attention.
Bodie's effort to improve sales ends disastrously, forcing Bell to rethink his strategy.
Herc discovers a blast from the past, which he belatedly reveals to his ex-colleagues.
An unlikely source gives McNulty the tag of Stringer Bell's car. Later, Omar earns his 'loose cannon' reputation.
Carcetti responds to a campaign smear; Randy makes a startling revelation; Marlo proves elusive.
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