S05E04 · SCENE 18/44 · 23:59
Transitions · Homicide squad room
Landsman dismisses McNulty's case

Landsman refuses to prioritize McNulty's homeless case and tells him to buy a chemistry set.

23:59→24:51
in the episode · 0m 52s · S05E04

What happens

23:59–24:51

Landsman tells McNulty he won't get trace analysis for his old cases and dismisses his homeless investigation. McNulty is frustrated.

WhereHomicide squad room
DriverJimmy McNulty
Positionact2 · complication
ThreadOmar's revenge

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24:00

As expected, it's RawIs, with DanieIs waiting in the wings.

24:12

DanieIs by year's end. Look at this.

24:40

Or buy yourseIf a chemistry set.

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24:28Landsman dismisses McNulty's request

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23:59–24:51
A · Western District fallout
B · Davis investigation
C · Political shakeup

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