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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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.
Season 5 episodes
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"The bigger the lie, the more they believe." - Bunk Moreland. McNulty and the detail continue to stake out Marlo and his crew. Recently promoted Sergeant Carver is met with complaints concerning unpaid overtime. Meanwhile, Haynes deals with cutbacks, but is still able to expose a politician's connection to a drug dealer; and Joe, Marlo, Fatface Rick meet to divide up the drug trade across Baltimore.
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Directed by Joe ChappelleWritten by David SimonGuest stars Frankie Faison, Amy Ryan, Delaney Williams, Method Man, Rick Otto, Felicia Pearson, Bruce Kirkpatrick, Mike D. Anderson
"This ain't Aruba, bitch." - Bunk Moreland Freamon keeps a look out for Marlo, who is putting together a deal with Avon Barksdale. Davis goes to Burrell for help, but finds that the commissioner's hands are tied. Whiting puts together a series on broad strokes.
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Directed by Ernest R. DickersonWritten by William F. ZorziGuest stars Wood Harris, Frankie Faison, Delaney Williams, Felicia Pearson, Chris Ashworth, Bruce Kirkpatrick, Sam Freed, Doug Olear
"They're dead where it doesn't count." - Fletcher Mayor Carcetti's police department plan is leaked. Marlo turns to Proposition Joe for help. Meanwhile, McNulty strikes up an unexpected ally -- Freamon.
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Directed by Joy Kecken, Scott KeckenWritten by Chris Collins, David Simon, Chris CollinsGuest stars Frankie Faison, Paul Ben-Victor, Delaney Williams, Donnell Rawlings, Method Man, Felicia Pearson, Bruce Kirkpatrick, Ramón Rodríguez
"Buyer's market out there." - Templeton Omar plots his revenge for his former associates murder now that he's returned from exile. Gus stresses the need for a city-court reporter, after missing out on a grand jury probe. Carcetti finds there are strings attached in his desire to get rid of Burrell. While McNulty investigates the deaths of homeless men, Freamon needs the help of an old friend. Also, Marlo looks to the future in his dealings with the Greeks.
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Directed by Dan AttiasWritten by Ed BurnsGuest stars Frankie Faison, Paul Ben-Victor, Amy Ryan, Delaney Williams, Roscoe Orman, Method Man, Felicia Pearson, Melanie Nicholls-King
"Just because they're in the street doesn't mean they lack opinions." - Haynes While the crew awaits a showdown with Omar, Marlo celebrates a business deal. Meanwhile, at the Sun, McNulty and Freamon take advantage of a development regarding the murder of the homeless people, while Dukie heads to Cutty's gym. Also, Herc does Carver a favor as a means to make amends for his past behavior, while Davis takes his case to the court of public opinion.
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Directed by Agnieszka HollandWritten by David Simon, David MillsGuest stars Paul Ben-Victor, Amy Ryan, Glynn Turman, Chad L. Coleman, Delaney Williams, Callie Thorne, Felicia Pearson, Alexandra Tydings
"If you have a problem with this. I understand completely." - Freamon Marlo's crew goes on full alert after Omar's mysterious disappearance. Meanwhile, Carcetti concentrates on the plight of the homeless, while Bunk has an interview with a witness connected with the row-house case, and Templeton looks to a follow up to his recent front page story.
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Directed by Seith MannWritten by Ed Burns, David SimonGuest stars Delaney Williams, Roscoe Orman, Method Man, Pablo Schreiber, Felicia Pearson, Peter Gerety, Maestro Harrell, Mike D. Anderson
"They don't teach it in law school." - Pearlman After cooking up another scheme for the homeless case, McNulty and Lester become popular figures. Davis is set for his day in court by collecting the best legal assistance money can buy. Plus, Michael has brushes with the wrong side of the law, while Gus seeks help for an old story by going outside the Sun.
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Directed by Dominic WestWritten by David Simon, Richard PriceGuest stars Delaney Williams, Donnell Rawlings, Richard Belzer, Peter Gerety, Sam Freed, Michael Salconi, Chris Clanton, Jay Landsman
"A lie ain't a side of a story. It's just a lie." - Terry Hanning A shift in the police department sends Carver to a new location. Meanwhile, Carcetti is forced to put his political future in jeopardy, Haynes digs deeper into Templeton's work, and an important case has a breakthrough by Sydnor, while Fletcher continues working with Bubbles.
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Directed by Anthony HemingwayWritten by David Simon, Dennis LehaneGuest stars Amy Ryan, Rick Otto, Felicia Pearson, Marlyne Barrett, Reggie Alvin Green, Doug Olear, Michael Stone Forrest, Tray Chaney
"Deserve got nuthin' to do with it." - Snoop A promising lead makes Freamon's hard work worthwhile, although McNulty doesn't feel like a celebration. Michael is suspicious about his latest assignment;.Haynes gets fresh eyes to help with fact-checking. Namond's debating skills make Colvin proud. Davis points a finger at Levy and the courts. And Bubbles recounts a recent temptation overcome.
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Directed by Joe ChappelleWritten by David Simon, George PelecanosGuest stars Robert Wisdom, Delaney Williams, Method Man, Rick Otto, Felicia Pearson, Sam Freed, Marlyne Barrett, Reggie Alvin Green
"...the life of kings." - H.L. Mencken A damaging report by Pearlman and Daniels gets a reaction from Carcetti, while Haynes finds little support for his concerns about a reporters work from the bosses. Meanwhile, McNulty wants to put a homeless case to an end, Dukie searches for an old mentor and a fallen officer is given a wake.
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Directed by Clark JohnsonWritten by Ed Burns, David SimonGuest stars Paul Ben-Victor, Amy Ryan, Jim True-Frost, Delaney Williams, Method Man, Rick Otto, Peter Gerety, Sam Freed
