S05E03 · SCENE 17/22 · 48:05
Robbery and Ripper Story

A robbery occurs while characters discuss McNulty's serial killer story.

48:05→49:53
in the episode · 1m 48s · S05E03

What happens

48:05–49:53

A robbery takes place at a store. Characters discuss McNulty's ripper story in the newspaper and the lack of public concern for homeless victims.

Wherepolice
DriverRobber
Positionact1 · complication
ThreadMcNulty's Scheme

Key lines

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48:33

Shake it for another day or two, and then you're back in the rotation.

48:44

Who the fuck do you need to hear it from, Jimmy?

49:14

but if it's between you and him surviving, what do you think he'II do then?

49:44

We've aIready Iost enough.

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Beats

48:00McNulty defies Bunk

Scene in the episode

48:05–49:53
B · Homicide Unit Dynamics
C · Media and Budget Cuts

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The Wire - It's a Bad Time for Newspapers · WireLover2
McNulty talks to Lester about his serial killer idea | The Wire · Alien Guy
The Wire - Marlo takes a field trip to check on his money · Jay Reffner
Bruce Kirkpatrick in The Wire Season 5 Episode 03 "Not For Attribution" · Bruce Kirkpatrick
The Wire - Michael Lee Story 71 · D23

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