S03E09 · SCENE 10/37 · 09:10
Slapstick · Major Case Unit
McNulty's Theory

McNulty discusses his theory

09:10→10:58
in the episode · 1m 48s · S03E09

What happens

09:10–10:58

McNulty discusses his theory that the major case unit contains the best investigators in the department. He lists other detectives he respects and believes they can make a difference.

WhereMajor Case Unit
DriverMcNulty
Positionact2 · escalation
ThreadMajor Crimes

Key lines

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09:35

-You really gonna retire? -Always planned to.

10:00

Keep it going, we gonna reach some of those people chasing dope and coke, and maybe even some hoppers, too.

10:13

Or people get wind of this thing and there's no one to defend it? What then?

10:51

l figure me and Prez do it on a Sunday, shop is closed you know, looking like working men.

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Beats

11:03McNulty lists respected detectives

Scene in the episode

09:10–10:58
A · McNulty's Personal Life
B · Major Crimes Unit Investigation
C · Barksdale Organization Conflict
E · Barksdale Investigation
F · McNulty Personal Life
G · Wiretap Setup
H · Stringer Bell Plans
I · Major Crimes Unit

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