Told from the points of view of both the Baltimore homicide and narcotics detectives and their targets, the series captures a universe in which the national war on drugs has become a permanent, self-sustaining bureaucracy, and distinctions between good and evil are routinely obliterated.
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The police brass changes; McNulty and Freamon look for bodies; Prop Joe pays his last respects.
The episode was rated 8.07 from 1079 votes.
With Amsterdam running full-tilt, Carver and Truck discover there really is no honor among thieves.
The episode was rated 8.12 from 1233 votes.
Burrell orders Daniels to hit dealers for results that will impress the media. Meanwhile, Greggs is in the ICU.
The episode was rated 8.13 from 1566 votes.
With the clock ticking, the Detail makes a desperate move. Daniels reams out Landsman for dropping the ball.
The episode was rated 8.14 from 1283 votes.
With the detail's future hanging in the balance, Daniels faces off against Burrell and his political allies.
The episode was rated 8.15 from 1552 votes.
Carcetti faces a dilemma; Randy gets the cold shoulder; Omar makes a power play; Freamon has a revelation.
The episode was rated 8.19 from 1099 votes.
Freamon seeks help in City Hall; Bubbles gets desperate; Michael rejects his past; Omar strikes again.
The episode was rated 8.20 from 1116 votes.
The Detail suffers a setback, while Russell and Bunk revisit Philly to look for evidence.
The episode was rated 8.21 from 1267 votes.
With Wallace in custody, McNulty and Daniels must figure out what to do with him in the time before he testifies.
The episode was rated 8.24 from 1595 votes.
Freamon's hard work pays off with a promising lead, though McNulty isn't in the mood to celebrate.
The episode was rated 8.25 from 1030 votes.
Daniels and McNulty turn to a higher authority to crack the case.
The episode was rated 8.31 from 1547 votes.
Namond, Randy and Dukie adjust to new realities; Michael is promoted; Omar makes Prop Joe an offer.
The episode was rated 8.39 from 1109 votes.
A reticent Avon readies his troops for a seemingly endless war against Marlo.
The episode was rated 8.41 from 1207 votes.
The wire begins to yield info about the Barksdale organization, though links to the top are elusive.
The episode was rated 8.53 from 1254 votes.
McNulty and Freamon face the consequences of their actions, while Carcetti tries to save face.
The episode was rated 8.72 from 1067 votes.
