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Marlo, on Chris' advice, decides to put Omar in jail instead of coming back at him. Chris murders a delivery woman at Old Face Andre's store, and Old Face Andre identifies Omar as the killer to Crutchfield and Holley. Marlo also meets with Proposition Joe [[Recap/TheWireS04E04Refugees about the card game Omar robbed]], and the two agree to work together for the moment. Speaking of Marlo, Lester continues in his quest to try and find murders associated with Marlo, but a trip in the woods, and a look in the sewers, turn up nothing, and reluctantly concedes it may be time to move away from that. Marrinow orders raids on Marlo's territory, and they also turn up with nothing, leading Rhonda to conclude it's time for her to get out of the drug game. Herc, on his own, comes up with the idea of hiding a camera where Marlo likes to conduct business, but Monk spots it.
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Marlo, on Chris' advice, decides to put Omar in jail instead of coming back at him. Chris murders a delivery woman at Old Face Andre's store, and Old Face Andre identifies Omar as the killer to Crutchfield and Holley. Marlo also meets with Proposition Joe [[Recap/TheWireS04E04Refugees about the card game Omar robbed]], and the two agree to work together for the moment. Speaking of Marlo, Lester continues in his quest to try and find murders associated with Marlo, but a trip in the woods, and a look in the sewers, turn up nothing, and reluctantly concedes it may be time to move away from that. Marrinow Marimow orders raids on Marlo's territory, and they also turn up with nothing, leading Rhonda to conclude it's time for her to get out of the drug game. Herc, on his own, comes up with the idea of hiding a camera where Marlo likes to conduct business, but Monk spots it.
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* EpicFail: Marrinow's raids on Marlo. When [[DumbMuscle Herc]] knows the drug crews move around the stash and you don't, that's a sign of how bad a commander you truly are.
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* EpicFail: Marrinow's Marimow’s raids on Marlo. When [[DumbMuscle Herc]] knows the drug crews move around the stash and you don't, that's a sign of how bad a commander you truly are.
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—->'''Prez:''' When you’re right Namond, you’re right.
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* NeverMyFault: Royce balks at the idea that Burrell pulling Norris from the homicide case was his fault.
* ReasonableAuthorityFigure: Prez gets better at disciplining the kids but is still, if still a little too much, lenient and fair.
—->'''Prez:''' When you’re right Namond, you’re right.
—->'''Prez:''' When you’re right Namond, you’re right.
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-->'''Watkins:''' Look at you, Clarence. Just look at you. You've forgotten your agenda. You've forgotten your base. You think [[CulturalPosturing a shave and some Marcus Garvey posters]] are gonna get you over? Do you think that's gonna make up for jumping in bed with every damn developer?
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-->'''Watkins:''' Look at you, Clarence. Just look at you. You've forgotten your agenda. You've forgotten your base. You think [[CulturalPosturing a shave and some Marcus Garvey posters]] are gonna get you over? Do you think that's gonna make up for jumping in bed with every damn developer?developer?
* YouAreInCommandNow: Royce effectively sidelines Burrell and Rawls takes charge of the situation, with strong likelihood of taking over as Commissioner.
* YouAreInCommandNow: Royce effectively sidelines Burrell and Rawls takes charge of the situation, with strong likelihood of taking over as Commissioner.
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-->''[[CrowningMomentOfFunny I'm a devious motherfucker once I get going.]]''
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* EpicFail: Marrinow's raids on Marlo. When DumbMuscle Herc knows the drug crews move around the stash and you don't, that's a sign of how bad a commander you truly are.
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* EpicFail: Marrinow's raids on Marlo. When DumbMuscle Herc [[DumbMuscle Herc]] knows the drug crews move around the stash and you don't, that's a sign of how bad a commander you truly are.
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The fallout over [[Recap/TheWireS04E02SoftEyes the dead witness]] continues; Valchek tells Carcetti about [[Recap/TheWireS04E04Refugees Kima being put on the case and Norris taken off it]], and Norman gets the idea to let Gray hammer Royce with the news (on the theory if Carcetti does it himself, it'll be more of the same, and this way, he not only does damage, but sees Gray split the vote with Royce even more). [[GenreSavvy Gray realizes he's being used]], but agrees to do it (Norman points out he'll gain traction for a future congressional run). Naturally, Royce goes ballistic when the news comes out, and Watkins decides this and [[Recap/TheWireS04E04Refugees Eunetta being on Royce's ticket again]] are the last straw, saying he'll be sitting the primary out. [[BadassBureaucrat Rawls]], [[GenreSavvy of course]], plays both sides; he covers by making it look as if Norris and Kima were both on the case all along (and even says so at a press conference), and tells Carcetti about Watkins defecting from Royce's camp.
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The fallout over [[Recap/TheWireS04E02SoftEyes the dead witness]] continues; Valchek tells Carcetti about [[Recap/TheWireS04E04Refugees Kima being put on the case and Norris taken off it]], and Norman gets the idea to let Gray hammer Royce with the news (on the theory if Carcetti does it himself, it'll be more of the same, and this way, he not only does damage, but sees Gray split the vote with Royce even more). [[GenreSavvy Gray realizes he's being used]], used, but agrees to do it (Norman points out he'll gain traction for a future congressional run). Naturally, Royce goes ballistic when the news comes out, and Watkins decides this and [[Recap/TheWireS04E04Refugees Eunetta being on Royce's ticket again]] are the last straw, saying he'll be sitting the primary out. [[BadassBureaucrat Rawls]], [[GenreSavvy of course]], course, plays both sides; he covers by making it look as if Norris and Kima were both on the case all along (and even says so at a press conference), and tells Carcetti about Watkins defecting from Royce's camp.
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* NoNameGiven: The junkie (played by Armando Cadogan Jr.) who beats up on Bubbles and Sherrod is never identified; the IMDb lists him as "Bubbles' tormentor", while the official companion for the show identifies him as "the Fiend".
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* NoNameGiven: The junkie (played by Armando Cadogan Jr.) who beats up on Bubbles and Sherrod is never identified; the IMDb Website/IMDb lists him as "Bubbles' tormentor", while the official companion for the show identifies him as "the Fiend".
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* PragmaticVillainy: Marlo wants to go after Omar at first, but Chris points out Avon tried doing that and never got anywhere.
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-->'''Watkins:''' Look at you, Clarence. Just look at you. You've forgotten your agenda. You've forgotten your base. You think a shave and some Marcus Garvey posters are gonna get you over? Do you think that's gonna make up for jumping in bed with every damn developer?
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-->'''Watkins:''' Look at you, Clarence. Just look at you. You've forgotten your agenda. You've forgotten your base. You think [[CulturalPosturing a shave and some Marcus Garvey posters posters]] are gonna get you over? Do you think that's gonna make up for jumping in bed with every damn developer?
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* ExpositoryHairstyleChange: Royce shaving off his beard, which Watkins thinks is just trying to change his image to cover for his bad policies.
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The fallout over [[Recap/TheWireS04E02SoftEyes the dead witness]] continues; Valchek tells Carcetti about [[Recap/TheWireS04E04Refugees Kima being put on the case and Norris taken off it]], and Norman gets the idea to let Gray hammer Royce with the news (on the theory if Carcetti does it himself, it'll be more of the same, and this way, he not only does damage, but sees Gray split the vote with Royce even more). [[GenreSavvy Gray realizes he's being used]], but agrees to do it (Norman points out he'll gain traction for a future congressional run). Naturally, Royce goes ballistic when the news comes out, and Watkins decides this and [[Recap/TheWireS04E04Refugees Eunetta being on Royce's ticket again]] are the last straw, saying he'll be sitting the primary out. Rawls, of course, plays both sides; he covers by making it look as if Norris and Kima were both on the case all along (and even says so at a press conference), and tells Carcetti about Watkins defecting from Royce's camp.
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The fallout over [[Recap/TheWireS04E02SoftEyes the dead witness]] continues; Valchek tells Carcetti about [[Recap/TheWireS04E04Refugees Kima being put on the case and Norris taken off it]], and Norman gets the idea to let Gray hammer Royce with the news (on the theory if Carcetti does it himself, it'll be more of the same, and this way, he not only does damage, but sees Gray split the vote with Royce even more). [[GenreSavvy Gray realizes he's being used]], but agrees to do it (Norman points out he'll gain traction for a future congressional run). Naturally, Royce goes ballistic when the news comes out, and Watkins decides this and [[Recap/TheWireS04E04Refugees Eunetta being on Royce's ticket again]] are the last straw, saying he'll be sitting the primary out. Rawls, [[BadassBureaucrat Rawls]], [[GenreSavvy of course, course]], plays both sides; he covers by making it look as if Norris and Kima were both on the case all along (and even says so at a press conference), and tells Carcetti about Watkins defecting from Royce's camp.
** Carver points out Herc should be working for Royce's campaign, given [[Recap/TheWireS04E04Refugees Herc has Royce to thank for his career change]]. Also, Herc calls Carver "[[Comicbook/{{Robin}} boy wonder]]" [[Recap/TheWireS01E07OneArrest again]].
* DrivesLikeCrazy: Justified trope here; as soon as Carcetti and Norman hear from Rawls that Watkins has abandoned Royce, they run for their car, and Norman instructs their driver, "District office for Watkins. Gilmore street. And fuck them red lights."
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* InsultBackfire: [[Recap/TheWireS01E07OneArrest Once again]], Jay is nonchalant about someone (this time, Kima) telling him, "Fuck you, fat man"; he calls it "unoriginal, but succinct".
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* InsultBackfire: [[Recap/TheWireS01E07OneArrest Once again]], Jay is nonchalant about someone (this time, Kima) telling him, "Fuck you, fat man"; he calls it "unoriginal, "not original, but succinct".
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* VoodooZombie: Namond claims Chris and Snoop are taking people into the empty row houses to turn them into this, which terrifies Randy; of course, Dukie knows better, and shows Randy (and Michael) they're just dead.
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* ShoutOut: Wee-Bey sarcastically agrees Namond would have [[Film/TheGodfather gone to the mattresses]] against Marlo's crew.
* TemptingFate: When Carver is incredulous at the idea of doing street sweeps on Marlo's crew, Herc says Carver's giving them way too much credit for smarts.
* VoodooZombie: Namond claims Chris and Snoop are taking people into the empty row houses to turn them into this, which terrifies Randy; of course, Dukie knows better, and shows Randy (and Michael) they're justdead.dead.
* WhatTheHellHero: Watkins gives this speech to Royce.
-->'''Watkins:''' Look at you, Clarence. Just look at you. You've forgotten your agenda. You've forgotten your base. You think a shave and some Marcus Garvey posters are gonna get you over? Do you think that's gonna make up for jumping in bed with every damn developer?
* TemptingFate: When Carver is incredulous at the idea of doing street sweeps on Marlo's crew, Herc says Carver's giving them way too much credit for smarts.
* VoodooZombie: Namond claims Chris and Snoop are taking people into the empty row houses to turn them into this, which terrifies Randy; of course, Dukie knows better, and shows Randy (and Michael) they're just
* WhatTheHellHero: Watkins gives this speech to Royce.
-->'''Watkins:''' Look at you, Clarence. Just look at you. You've forgotten your agenda. You've forgotten your base. You think a shave and some Marcus Garvey posters are gonna get you over? Do you think that's gonna make up for jumping in bed with every damn developer?
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The fallout over [[Recap/TheWireS04E02SoftEyes the dead witness]] continues; Valchek tells Carcetti about [[Recap/TheWireS04E04Refugees Kima being put on the case and Norris taken off it]], and Carcetti decides to let Gray hammer Royce with the news (on the theory if Carcetti does it himself, it'll be more of the same, and this way, he not only does damage, but sees Gray split the vote with Royce even more). Gray realizes he's being used, but agrees to do it (Norman points out he'll gain traction for a future congressional run). Naturally, Royce goes ballistic when the news comes out, and Watkins decides this and [[Recap/TheWireS04E04Refugees Eunetta being on Royce's ticket again]] are the last straw, saying he'll be sitting the primary out. Rawls, of course, plays both sides; he covers by making it look as if Norris and Kima were both on the case all along (and even says so at a press conference), and tells Carcetti about Watkins defecting from Royce's camp.
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The fallout over [[Recap/TheWireS04E02SoftEyes the dead witness]] continues; Valchek tells Carcetti about [[Recap/TheWireS04E04Refugees Kima being put on the case and Norris taken off it]], and Carcetti decides Norman gets the idea to let Gray hammer Royce with the news (on the theory if Carcetti does it himself, it'll be more of the same, and this way, he not only does damage, but sees Gray split the vote with Royce even more). [[GenreSavvy Gray realizes he's being used, used]], but agrees to do it (Norman points out he'll gain traction for a future congressional run). Naturally, Royce goes ballistic when the news comes out, and Watkins decides this and [[Recap/TheWireS04E04Refugees Eunetta being on Royce's ticket again]] are the last straw, saying he'll be sitting the primary out. Rawls, of course, plays both sides; he covers by making it look as if Norris and Kima were both on the case all along (and even says so at a press conference), and tells Carcetti about Watkins defecting from Royce's camp.
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Prez attempts again to try and find ways to get his kids to do homework, but gets little success; he even has to kick Namond out of class (for which Namond gets suspended for three days). Prez also finds out more about Dukie and Michael's circumstances, which makes him more compassionate towards them. Colvin and Parenti, meanwhile, get the go-ahead for putting their program into practice at Tilghman Middle; Donnelly suggests they start small, with about 10 kids, and they all agree Namond should be one of them. As for Michael, Chris and Snoop try to convince him to join them, but he once again turns them down.
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Prez attempts again to try and find ways to get his kids to do homework, but gets little success; he even has to kick Namond out of class (for which Namond gets suspended for three days). Prez also finds out more about Dukie and Michael's circumstances, which makes him more compassionate towards them. Colvin and Parenti, meanwhile, get the go-ahead for putting their program into practice at Tilghman Middle; Donnelly suggests they start small, with about 10 kids, and they all agree Namond should be one of them. As for Michael, Chris and Snoop try to convince him to join them, but he once again turns them down.
down. Also, Bubbles decides Sherrod can't work with him anymore.
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* BoomHeadshot: Chris' way of killing the delivery woman.
* CallBack: Marlo admits he should have listened to Chris and had protection [[Recap/TheWireS04E04Refugees at the card game]].
* TheConsigliere: Norman.
-->''[[CrowningMomentOfFunny I'm a devious motherfucker once I get going.]]''
* EpicFail: Marrinow's raids on Marlo. When DumbMuscle Herc knows the drug crews move around the stash and you don't, that's a sign of how bad a commander you truly are.
* CallBack: Marlo admits he should have listened to Chris and had protection [[Recap/TheWireS04E04Refugees at the card game]].
* TheConsigliere: Norman.
-->''[[CrowningMomentOfFunny I'm a devious motherfucker once I get going.]]''
* EpicFail: Marrinow's raids on Marlo. When DumbMuscle Herc knows the drug crews move around the stash and you don't, that's a sign of how bad a commander you truly are.
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* LetMeGetThisStraight: For once, they use this expression.
-->'''Coroner:''' Let me get this straight. You're looking for extra bodies, no one in particular, other than this one kid you already put out on the teletype.
-->'''Lester:''' Yeah, you on it.
-->'''Coroner:''' You fellas don't have enough work?
-->'''Coroner:''' Let me get this straight. You're looking for extra bodies, no one in particular, other than this one kid you already put out on the teletype.
-->'''Lester:''' Yeah, you on it.
-->'''Coroner:''' You fellas don't have enough work?
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Prez attempts again to try and find ways to get his kids to do homework, but gets little success; he even has to kick Namond out of class (for which Namond gets suspended for three days). Prez also finds out more about Dukie and Michael's circumstances, which makes him more compassionate towards them. Colvin and Parenti, meanwhile, get the go-ahead for putting their program into practice at Tilghman Middle; Donnelly suggests they start small, with about 10 kids, and they all agree Namond should be one of them. As for Michael, Chris and Snoop try to convince him to join them, but he once again demurs. Randy, meanwhile, is spooked into thinking Chris and Snoop are turning people into zombies, but Dukie shows him the truth.
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Prez attempts again to try and find ways to get his kids to do homework, but gets little success; he even has to kick Namond out of class (for which Namond gets suspended for three days). Prez also finds out more about Dukie and Michael's circumstances, which makes him more compassionate towards them. Colvin and Parenti, meanwhile, get the go-ahead for putting their program into practice at Tilghman Middle; Donnelly suggests they start small, with about 10 kids, and they all agree Namond should be one of them. As for Michael, Chris and Snoop try to convince him to join them, but he once again demurs. Randy, meanwhile, is spooked into thinking Chris and Snoop are turning people into zombies, but Dukie shows him the truth.
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* NoNameGiven: The junkie (played by Armando Cadogan Jr.) who beats up on Bubbles and Sherrod is never identified; the IMDb lists him as "Bubbles' tormentor", while the official companion for the show identifies him as "the Fiend".
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* NoNameGiven: The junkie (played by Armando Cadogan Jr.) who beats up on Bubbles and Sherrod is never identified; the IMDb lists him as "Bubbles' tormentor", while the official companion for the show identifies him as "the Fiend".Fiend".
* VoodooZombie: Namond claims Chris and Snoop are taking people into the empty row houses to turn them into this, which terrifies Randy; of course, Dukie knows better, and shows Randy (and Michael) they're just dead.
* VoodooZombie: Namond claims Chris and Snoop are taking people into the empty row houses to turn them into this, which terrifies Randy; of course, Dukie knows better, and shows Randy (and Michael) they're just dead.
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* TheArtfulDodger: Donut, who expertly jimmies open Prez's locked car.
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Prez attempts again to try and find ways to get his kids to do homework, but gets little success; he even has to kick Namond out of class (for which Namond gets suspended for three days). Prez also finds out more about Dukie and Michael's circumstances, which makes him more compassionate towards them. Colvin and Parenti, meanwhile, get the go-ahead for putting their program into practice at Tilghman Middle; Donnelly suggests they start small, with about 10 kids, and they all agree Namond should be one of them. As for Michael, Chris and Snoop try to convince him to join them, but he once again demurs. Randy, meanwhile, is spooked into thinking Chris and Snoop are turning people into zombies, but Dukie shows him the truth.
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Prez attempts again to try and find ways to get his kids to do homework, but gets little success; he even has to kick Namond out of class (for which Namond gets suspended for three days). Prez also finds out more about Dukie and Michael's circumstances, which makes him more compassionate towards them. Colvin and Parenti, meanwhile, get the go-ahead for putting their program into practice at Tilghman Middle; Donnelly suggests they start small, with about 10 kids, and they all agree Namond should be one of them. As for Michael, Chris and Snoop try to convince him to join them, but he once again demurs. Randy, meanwhile, is spooked into thinking Chris and Snoop are turning people into zombies, but Dukie shows him the truth.truth.
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* {{Epigraph}}: "If you with us, you with us", said by Chris to Michael.
* {{Foreshadowing}}: Randy agreeing to act as lookout for the kids having sex with Tiffani becomes ''very'' important later, as does the grand jury file Proposition Joe has, and the camera Herc uses.
* GoodCopBadCop: Chris and Snoop basically play this on Michael; Snoop gets upset when Michael refuses to look at them, but Chris says it's okay.
* InsultBackfire: [[Recap/TheWireS01E07OneArrest Once again]], Jay is nonchalant about someone (this time, Kima) telling him, "Fuck you, fat man"; he calls it "unoriginal, but succinct".
* NoNameGiven: The junkie (played by Armando Cadogan Jr.) who beats up on Bubbles and Sherrod is never identified; the IMDb lists him as "Bubbles' tormentor", while the official companion for the show identifies him as "the Fiend".
!!This episode contains examples of:
* {{Epigraph}}: "If you with us, you with us", said by Chris to Michael.
* {{Foreshadowing}}: Randy agreeing to act as lookout for the kids having sex with Tiffani becomes ''very'' important later, as does the grand jury file Proposition Joe has, and the camera Herc uses.
* GoodCopBadCop: Chris and Snoop basically play this on Michael; Snoop gets upset when Michael refuses to look at them, but Chris says it's okay.
* InsultBackfire: [[Recap/TheWireS01E07OneArrest Once again]], Jay is nonchalant about someone (this time, Kima) telling him, "Fuck you, fat man"; he calls it "unoriginal, but succinct".
* NoNameGiven: The junkie (played by Armando Cadogan Jr.) who beats up on Bubbles and Sherrod is never identified; the IMDb lists him as "Bubbles' tormentor", while the official companion for the show identifies him as "the Fiend".
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The fallout over [[Recap/TheWireS04E02SoftEyes the dead witness]] continues; Valchek tells Carcetti about [[Recap/TheWireS04E04Refugees Kima being put on the case and Norris taken off it]], and Carcetti decides to let Gray hammer Royce with the news (on the theory if Carcetti does it himself, it'll be more of the same, and this way, he not only does damage, but sees Gray split the vote with Royce even more). Gray realizes he's being used, but agrees to do it (Norman points out he'll gain traction for a future congressional run). Naturally, Royce goes ballistic when the news comes out, and Watkins decides this and [[Recap/TheWireS04E04Refugees Eunetta being on Royce's ticket again]] are the last straw, saying he'll be sitting the primary out. Rawls, of course, plays both sides; he covers by making it look as if Norris and Kima were both on the case all along (and even says so at a press conference), and tells Carcetti about Watkins defecting from Royce's camp.
Marlo, on Chris' advice, decides to put Omar in jail instead of coming back at him. Chris murders a delivery woman at Old Face Andre's store, and Old Face Andre identifies Omar as the killer to Crutchfield and Holley. Marlo also meets with Proposition Joe [[Recap/TheWireS04E04Refugees about the card game Omar robbed]], and the two agree to work together for the moment. Speaking of Marlo, Lester continues in his quest to try and find murders associated with Marlo, but a trip in the woods, and a look in the sewers, turn up nothing, and reluctantly concedes it may be time to move away from that. Marrinow orders raids on Marlo's territory, and they also turn up with nothing, leading Rhonda to conclude it's time for her to get out of the drug game. Herc, on his own, comes up with the idea of hiding a camera where Marlo likes to conduct business, but Monk spots it.
Prez attempts again to try and find ways to get his kids to do homework, but gets little success; he even has to kick Namond out of class (for which Namond gets suspended for three days). Prez also finds out more about Dukie and Michael's circumstances, which makes him more compassionate towards them. Colvin and Parenti, meanwhile, get the go-ahead for putting their program into practice at Tilghman Middle; Donnelly suggests they start small, with about 10 kids, and they all agree Namond should be one of them. As for Michael, Chris and Snoop try to convince him to join them, but he once again demurs. Randy, meanwhile, is spooked into thinking Chris and Snoop are turning people into zombies, but Dukie shows him the truth.
Marlo, on Chris' advice, decides to put Omar in jail instead of coming back at him. Chris murders a delivery woman at Old Face Andre's store, and Old Face Andre identifies Omar as the killer to Crutchfield and Holley. Marlo also meets with Proposition Joe [[Recap/TheWireS04E04Refugees about the card game Omar robbed]], and the two agree to work together for the moment. Speaking of Marlo, Lester continues in his quest to try and find murders associated with Marlo, but a trip in the woods, and a look in the sewers, turn up nothing, and reluctantly concedes it may be time to move away from that. Marrinow orders raids on Marlo's territory, and they also turn up with nothing, leading Rhonda to conclude it's time for her to get out of the drug game. Herc, on his own, comes up with the idea of hiding a camera where Marlo likes to conduct business, but Monk spots it.
Prez attempts again to try and find ways to get his kids to do homework, but gets little success; he even has to kick Namond out of class (for which Namond gets suspended for three days). Prez also finds out more about Dukie and Michael's circumstances, which makes him more compassionate towards them. Colvin and Parenti, meanwhile, get the go-ahead for putting their program into practice at Tilghman Middle; Donnelly suggests they start small, with about 10 kids, and they all agree Namond should be one of them. As for Michael, Chris and Snoop try to convince him to join them, but he once again demurs. Randy, meanwhile, is spooked into thinking Chris and Snoop are turning people into zombies, but Dukie shows him the truth.
