"A lie ain't a side of a story. It's just a lie." - Terry Hanning A shift in the police department sends Carver to a new location. Meanwhile, Carcetti is forced to put his political future in jeopardy, Haynes digs deeper into Templeton's work, and an important case has a breakthrough by Sydnor, while Fletcher continues working with Bubbles.
- Directed by
- Anthony Hemingway
- Written by
- David Simon, Dennis Lehane
Guest stars
Amy Ryan
Beadie Russell
Rick Otto
Kenneth Dozerman
Felicia Pearson
Felicia 'Snoop' Pearson
Marlyne Barrett
Nerese Campbell
Reggie Alvin Green
Arabber
Doug Olear
Terrance 'Fitz' Fitzhugh
Michael Stone Forrest
Frank Barlow
Tray Chaney
Malik 'Poot' Carr
Benay Berger
Amanda Reese
Edward T. Norris
Edward Norris
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Marybeth Wise
Officer Karen
David Costabile
Thomas Klebanow
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S5 E1More with Less
Jan 6, 20087.959 min
"The bigger the lie, the more they believe." - Bunk Moreland. McNulty and the detail continue to stake out Marlo and his crew. Recently promoted Sergeant Carver is met with complaints concerning unpaid overtime. Meanwhile, Haynes deals w
S5 E2Unconfirmed Reports
Jan 13, 2008859 min
"This ain't Aruba, bitch." - Bunk Moreland Freamon keeps a look out for Marlo, who is putting together a deal with Avon Barksdale. Davis goes to Burrell for help, but finds that the commissioner's hands are tied. Whiting puts together a
S5 E3Not for Attribution
Jan 20, 20088.159 min
"They're dead where it doesn't count." - Fletcher Mayor Carcetti's police department plan is leaked. Marlo turns to Proposition Joe for help. Meanwhile, McNulty strikes up an unexpected ally -- Freamon.
S5 E4Transitions
Jan 27, 20088.459 min
"Buyer's market out there." - Templeton Omar plots his revenge for his former associates murder now that he's returned from exile. Gus stresses the need for a city-court reporter, after missing out on a grand jury probe. Carcetti finds the
S5 E5React Quotes
Feb 3, 20088.259 min
"Just because they're in the street doesn't mean they lack opinions." - Haynes While the crew awaits a showdown with Omar, Marlo celebrates a business deal. Meanwhile, at the Sun, McNulty and Freamon take advantage of a development regardi
S5 E6The Dickensian Aspect
Feb 10, 2008859 min
"If you have a problem with this. I understand completely." - Freamon Marlo's crew goes on full alert after Omar's mysterious disappearance. Meanwhile, Carcetti concentrates on the plight of the homeless, while Bunk has an interview with a