S05E04 · EP 54
Episode DNA
44 scenes · 4 threadsStory threads over runtime
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44 scenes · our breakdownColicchio arrests Michael and Kenard, finding dog feces in the bag.
00:28–03:54humiliation · violenceSydnor traces Davis's $80,000 withdrawal to a loan from his mother-in-law.
03:54–04:34investigation · schemeBond denies lobbying against the mayor or seeking a promotion.
04:34–05:26avoidance · double_standardTempleton discusses a metro position and hears a rumor about Burrell.
05:26–06:51investigation · schemeMcNulty reviews homeless deaths in the morgue, looking for a pattern.
06:51–07:49obsession · investigationSlim Charles and Cheese discuss Butchie's death and Marlo's role.
07:49–09:40threat · schemeThe Greek returns Marlo's money and suggests an insurance policy for future losses.
09:40–11:35deal · negotiationFreamon explains the federal 'head shot' charge to Bond and Pearlman.
11:35–13:47investigation · schemeBond asks Pearlman about the strength of local theft charges.
13:47–14:06investigation · negotiationCarcetti negotiates with ministers over Burrell's firing and development deals.
14:06–15:31deal · schemeTempleton's interview ends with a polite rejection and advice to gain experience.
15:31–16:44humiliation · avoidanceBurrell is told he will be fired and offered a pension and job in exchange for silence.
16:44–18:37threat · betrayalReporters scramble to confirm Burrell's firing before the press conference.
18:37–18:46investigation · pursuitMichael's mother asks for money, but he refuses to give her any.
18:46–20:01humiliation · petty_grievanceMcNulty and Freamon ask Oscar to help them find a homeless body for a fake case.
20:01–20:32scheme · investigationOscar explains why he was kicked out of homicide due to a conflict with Rawls.
20:32–23:27petty_grievance · rivalryOmar is told that Butchie was tortured and killed by Marlo's crew.
23:27–23:59violence · threatLandsman refuses to prioritize McNulty's homeless case and tells him to buy a chemistry set.
23:59–24:51obsession · avoidanceBunk mocks McNulty for looking for a theme in his homeless case.
24:51–25:32obsession · rivalryCarver warns Colicchio about IID and decides to charge him with excessive force.
25:32–26:44betrayal · social_rule_violationBurrell threatens to expose Daniels if he is fired, but is warned to go quietly.
26:44–27:50threat · betrayalDavis appears before the grand jury but invokes his right against self-incrimination.
27:50–30:11interrogation · humiliationDavis tells reporters the grand jury was a misunderstanding and plans to buy property.
30:11–32:35scheme · double_standardMarlo mediates a dispute between Cheese and Hungry Man over territory.
32:35–33:22rivalry · negotiationBurrell complains about being forced out and criticizes political interference.
33:22–34:50betrayal · humiliationKima visits her son Elijah but he is too withdrawn to see her.
34:50–34:57avoidanceBurrell taunts Daniels about his upcoming promotion and political compromises.
34:57–35:57threat · betrayalCarcetti gives a sarcastic speech honoring Burrell at a public ceremony.
35:57–36:58humiliation · double_standardGus complains about the lack of courthouse coverage and the paper's focus on video.
36:58–37:56investigation · obsessionLester tells McNulty to work the fake case like a real one to avoid detection.
37:56–41:26schemeMcNulty awkwardly tries to question a man about a dog but fails.
41:26–41:46misunderstanding · humiliationMcNulty pressures Slim Charles for information about Marlo and Joe's betrayal.
41:46–42:55interrogation · threatGus and editors argue over using 'incensed' in a story about the mayor.
42:55–43:53petty_grievance · obsessionMcNulty and Bunk receive a dispatch call about a dead body.
43:53–44:40investigation · coincidenceChris and Snoop terrorize a dealer who fears he has upset them.
44:40–45:33threat · violenceFreamon meets an informant who cannot help find a witness but offers a favor.
45:33–46:11deal · investigationMarlo and his crew discuss Levy's expertise in handling criminal money.
46:11–47:18scheme · dealKima visits Elijah and they play together; Elijah asks why she doesn't have a house.
47:42–49:31Herc urges Carver not to charge Colicchio, but Carver insists on doing the right thing.
50:01–52:07betrayal · confessionBeadie confronts McNulty about his drinking and their relationship.
52:07–53:01betrayal · confessionOmar and an associate plan to hit Marlo's lieutenants to draw him out.
53:01–54:15pursuitMcNulty and Lester plant evidence to make a murder look like a serial killer's work.
54:15–55:05scheme · violenceJoe warns his nephew to stay sharp because Omar is back in town.
55:05–55:48threatMarlo kills Proposition Joe after a tense conversation about betrayal.
55:48–58:33betrayal · violenceSame DNA
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2008-01-27
- Overall
- #54
- Writers
- Ed Burns
- Director
- Dan Attias
- Viewers
- 1.28M (US)
- Pace
- 99 words/min · 165 questions