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"A lie ain't a side of a story. It's just a lie." - Terry Hanning

Baltimore's renewed police commitment brings fresh recruits to Daniels and McNulty, starting with Carver; Facing a new political challenge, Carcetti is forced to make dangerous political deals; As the Pulitzer season winds down, Haynes approaches Templeton about his sources; Bunk returns a McNulty favor; little Kenard makes a big score; Dukie finds work; Fletcher continues his interview with Bubbles; Freamon presents his latest plan to a prosecutor; Sydnor uncovers the missing piece to a puzzle; McNulty finally comes clean. Read full recap »

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Writers:: Dennis Lehane David Simon Dennis Lehane

Director:: Anthony Hemingway

Stars:: Michael Kostroff (Maurice "Maury" Levy); Michael Kenneth Williams (Omar Little); Aidan Gillen (Mayor Thomas "Tommy" Carcetti); Clark Johnson (City Editor Augustus "Gus" Haynes); Dominic West (Det. James "Jimmy" McNulty); Seth Gilliam (Sgt. Ellis Carver); Jermaine Crawford (Duquan "Dukie" Weems); Neal Huff (Chief of Staff Michael Steintorf); Clarke Peters (Det. Lester Freamon); Wendell Pierce (Det. William "Bunk" Moreland); Sonja Sohn (Det. Shakima "Kima" Greggs); Corey Parker Robinson (Det. Leander Sydnor); John Doman (Acting Police Comm. William A. Rawls); Lance Reddick (Deputy Police Comm. Cedric Daniels); Michelle Paress (Alma Gutierrez); Gbenga Akinnagbe (Chris Partlow); Tom McCarthy (Scott Templeton); Isiah Whitlock Jr (State Senator R. Clayton "Clay" Davis); Tristan Wilds (Michael Lee); Reg E. Cathey (Norman Wilson); Jamie Hector (Marlo Stanfield)

Recurring Role:: Robert Poletick (Metro Editor Steven Luxenberg); Ryan Sands (Off. Lloyd "Truck" Garrick); Rick Otto (Off. Kenneth Dozerman); Gregory L. Williams (Det. Michael Crutchfield); Edward T. Norris (Det. Ed Norris); David Costabile (Managing Editor Thomas Klebanow); Doug Olear (FBI Special Agent Terrence "Fitz" Fitzhugh); Amy Ryan (Off. Beatrice "Beadie" Russell); Tray Chaney (Malik "Poot" Carr); Marlyne Afflack (Council President Nerese Campbell); Felicia Pearson (Felicia "Snoop" Pearson)

Guest Star:: William F. Zorzi (Bill Zorzi); Robert G. McKay; David Goodman (Budget Advisor); Jim Ancel; Donald Neal (Jay Spry); Jim Jones (Guy on Corner); Michael Stone Forrest (Det. Frank Barlow); Brandon Young (Mike Fletcher); Todd Scofield (Jeff Price); Joe Urla (Deputy US Attorney); Connor Aikin; Keenon Brice (Bug); Mary Beth Wise; Melvina Williams (Woman At Crime Scene #1); Melody Williams (Woman At Crime Scene #1); Dennis Hill (Det. Christianson); Paul Morella (FBI Profiler #2); William Johnson (FBI Profiler #1); Joe Inscoe (Deputy Director Arthur Tolan); Curt Boushell; Russ Widdall (Ron Lowenthal); Amy Lee (Store Clerk); Leroy Graves Jr.; Thuliso Dingwall (Kenard); Benay Berger (FBI Supervisor Amanda Reese); Bobby Brown (II) (Off. Bobby Brown); Dave Ettlin (Dave Ettlin); Megan Anderson (Jen Carcetti); Reggie Alvin Green

During the crime scene investigation of Omar's murder, Crutchfield says to Bunk "You should've let me give him the years, he would've been better off!"
This is referring to an incident during season four when Chris attempted to frame Omar for shooting a delivery lady in Old Face Andre's store. Crutchfield was investigating and could have gotten a conviction except Bunk stepped in and pleaded with him not to. edit »
On the way to Quantico, McNulty tells Greggs that Bunk once said "I'm no good for people, everyone around me," which is a reference to the end of the season one episode "Lessons." edit »
The rapper Jim Jones, of The Diplomats, can be seen standing outside a corner store holding a large soda next to Chris and Snoop as they re being tailed by police from the Western District. edit »
Bubbles' full name is finally revealed in this episode as Reginald Cousins. edit »

Music: "Stay" by Lady D; "Every Booty (Get On Down)" by Parliament; "Let This As Nothing Happened" by Choi Suk Jun; "You'll Never Find A Love Like Mine" by Lou Rawls; "A Bay Bay" by Hurricane Chris; "I'm Lookin' Over A Four Leaf Clover" by Coleman Hawkins edit »
Although credited, Deirdre Lovejoy, Andre Royo, Domenick Lombardozzi and Michael Kostroff do not appear in this episode. edit »

McNulty: You miss what you had though?
Kima: I still got too much dog in me to be settled like that. edit »
Omar: You workin' a Stanfield corner, which means you workin' for a straight up punk! Ya' feel me? I'm out here in these streets every day, me and my lonesome, and where he at? Huh? A'yo, ya'll put it in his ear, Marlo Stanfield is not a man for this town, ya' digg? edit »
Rawls: Bad news gentlemen, as we're actually gonna have to catch this motherfucker. Good news is that our Mayor finally needs a police department more than he needs a school system. edit »
Rawls: I mean, I'm all for a little kinky shit every now and then, but chewin' on a homeless fella'? edit »

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rockin01
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The Bottom Line: "A very special episode"
I originally rated this episode a "9.9" but after rewatching it several times, I had to raise it to a "10". And I just don't give 10's! If there has ever been a more entertaining, more affecting hour of entertainment produced anywhere, I musta missed it. ...Continue »
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Plonked
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The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"
Jaw dropping episode. My chin is sore from hitting the ground so hard. ...Continue »
02/25/08 06:46pm | report abuse
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logossun
member since: Aug 28, 2005
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The Bottom Line: "Pivotal"
Yes, it is pivotal but contains, on one hand, completely expected turns of events and, on the other, a blown opportunity (unless...) ...Continue »
02/25/08 03:34am | report abuse
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lawgotham
member since: Nov 21, 2007
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The Bottom Line: "Series classic"
Building to a climax. ...Continue »
02/24/08 07:53pm | report abuse
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member since: Feb 24, 2008
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The Bottom Line: "They did this one already"
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