Synopsis

"There has never been a paper bag." – Colvin. Omar’s daring raids on Barksdale’s storage facilities persist, though the defenses are now formidable. Under Stringer Bell’s direction, Bodie confronts a pivotal challenge in his dealings with Marlo, a shrewd and ambitious young dealer who controls valuable territories. As the surveillance on Proposition Joe yields scant results, McNulty initiates an independent inquiry into D’Angelo Barksdale’s prison death from the previous year.