S03E03 · SCENE 6/24 · 11:14
Dead Soldiers · Fundraiser Event
Burrell Takes the Blame

Commissioner Burrell agrees to take the blame for the delayed police academy class.

11:14→12:49
in the episode · 1m 35s · S03E03

What happens

11:14–12:49

Mayor Royce asks Burrell to take the hit for the delayed academy class, and Burrell agrees, earning the mayor's gratitude.

WhereFundraiser Event
DriverCommissioner Burrell
Positionconvergence · [object Object]
ThreadPolitical Power Struggles

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11:29

Once, but l beat the dog-piss out of the guy with a nightstick.

11:33

Anybody seen McNulty?

12:27

like we were never anything to take seriously in the first place?

12:42

l want an investigative strategy mapped up by week's end.

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10:53Carcetti attends a fundraiser and commits adultery.

Scene in the episode

11:14–12:49
A · Political Power Struggles
B · Barksdale Organization Operations
C · Personal Relationships and Betrayals

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