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 witness connected with the row-house case, and Templeton looks to a follow up to his recent front page story.

original airdate--February 10,2008

music--Theme song--"Way Down In the Hole" by Domaje

1. Amerikkka's Pie by Donferquan A.K.A. Qua
2. Walkin' After Midnight by Patsy Cline
3. Im Good There (feat. MULLYMAN) by NIKSTYLZ
4. Turkish Song of the Damned by The Pogues

Epigraph--"Epigraph--"If you have a problem with this, I understand completely".—Freamon

After explaining to Sydnor his plan to begin an illegal wiretap on Marlo Stanfield, Freamon makes it clear that the younger detective is under no obligation to help him.