05E04 - Transitions

Bunk asks Freamon to try to talk sense into McNulty, but is stunned when Freamon gets on board with the serial killer ruse. The two then set about sensationalising the murders so as to draw more attention to them. The morale of the officers in the Western District reaches rock bottom when Ofc. Anthony Colicchio (Benjamin Busch) assaults an innocent civilian. Daniels goes to see Burrell to explain he had nothing to do with his removal from the commissioner's chair. Sydnor inadvertently stumbles across evidence that can nail Davis, but Bond proves reluctant to act on it, as it would mean the case would have to go federal. Meanwhile, Joe organises a funeral for Butchie in an attempt to placate Omar, well aware it was Cheese who gave Butchie up to Marlo. Carcetti finds himself having to suck up to the ministers to appease them regarding the removal of Burrell, and Campbell learns of Daniels's history. Elsewhere, Marlo finally makes in-roads with the Greeks, when Vondas's loyalty to Joe is questioned by The Greek himself.