S05E10 · EP 60
Episode DNA
38 scenes · 9 threadsStory threads over runtime
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38 scenes · our breakdownCarcetti learns of the fabricated serial killer
00:12–03:12lie · schemeCharacters discuss a newspaper story and a case.
03:12–05:11investigation · betrayalFreamon reveals DiPasquale's gambling losses and leaks, tells him to resign.
05:11–06:54betrayalSteintorf warns Daniels of the consequences
06:54–07:54threat · betrayalBubbles sells newspapers and talks about a story.
07:54–08:56lie · schemeTempleton discusses his story
09:10–09:43scheme · lieCarcetti decides to bury the scandal
09:43–12:09scheme · lieDukie visits Prezbo
12:09–13:11Freamon identifies the mole
13:11–14:55investigation · betrayalPrez offers to help Dukie
14:55–17:00scheme · betrayalMcNulty tells his partner he doesn't need all the manpower.
17:00–17:11investigationMcNulty and Freamon argue about the wiretap and manpower.
17:11–17:50secret_exposed · investigationFreamon tells McNulty that Pearlman and Daniels know about the fabricated serial killer.
17:50–19:41scheme · investigationDukie spends money
19:41–20:30betrayalJournalist discusses story
20:30–22:28scheme · lieJournalist discusses fabricated story
22:28–24:42lie · schemeMarlo discusses bail with lawyer
24:42–25:14pursuit · betrayalMarlo plans to get Michael
25:14–26:38pursuit · betrayalDukie asks for money
26:38–27:15lie · schemeCharacters joke at a wake about a crab claw.
27:15–29:09lie · schemeFreamon discusses wiretap
29:09–34:21investigation · negotiation
25 ▸ 40:24Someone accuses McNulty of killing homeless men.
40:24–41:37lie · scheme
26 ▸ 41:37McNulty explains how he fabricated the serial killer evidence.
41:37–43:35scheme · lieLevy's problem
43:35–45:31scheme · dealPolice discuss a reported kidnapping and a gray van.
45:31–45:41deal · schemeTempleton's empty pad
45:41–47:02lie · schemeLevy and McNulty discuss a deal to keep the wiretap out of court.
47:02–55:41lie · schemeMarlo considers a deal
55:41–57:01scheme · dealLevy thanks his associate for tipping him about the wiretap.
57:53–58:06investigation · negotiationFreamon is invited to dinner at a colleague's house.
58:06–59:05lie · schemeMcNulty argues with a superior about a suspect's confessions.
59:05–61:33scheme · threatThe Mayor announces the Red Ribbon Killer is caught and Daniels is nominated for Commissioner.
61:33–63:48deal · betrayal
37 ▸ 63:48Marlo tells a friend he's done with gangster life and wants to be a businessman.
63:48–64:17scheme · lie
38 ▸ 64:17Nerese Campbell tells Daniels he must juke stats or resign.
64:17–65:31lie · schemeFreamon gives a eulogy
65:31–66:01humiliation · confessionFreamon continues his eulogy, calling the deceased natural police.
66:01–67:39lie · betrayalAttendees at the wake joke and reminisce.
67:39–70:33lie · schemeDanieIs decides
70:33–93:11confession · betrayalSame DNA
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Episode facts
Wikipedia · Wikidata- Aired
- 2008-03-09
- Overall
- #60
- Writers
- David Simon and Ed Burns
- Director
- Clark Johnson
- Viewers
- 1.1M (US)
- Pace
- 105 words/min · 245 questions