S03E06 · SCENE 18/41 · 24:07
Homecoming · Construction site
Stringer told to bribe for permits

Stringer is told he needs to bribe a politically-connected consultant to get permits.

24:07→24:57
in the episode · 0m 50s · S03E06

What happens

24:07–24:57

Stringer's contact says the city inspectors are delayed. He suggests using the consultant on the payroll to grease the wheels downtown. Stringer reluctantly agrees.

WhereConstruction site
DriverStringer
Positionact2 · complication
ThreadBarksdale territory war

Key lines

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24:26

Every time l think we good, you back in my pockets.

24:46

He goes downtown and does for us what we can't do for ourselves.

24:51

Democracy in action, Mr. Bell.

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24:07–24:57
A · Western District crackdown
C · Homicide investigation
D · Political maneuvering

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