Bunk begins worrying about McNulty after he reverts to his old, dangerous drunken ways. Sobotka sits down with Vondas and the Greek. Bodie and Poot notice there is a marked decline in their business. Ziggy decides that it is time to back down from Maui.

original airdate--July 27,2003

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

1. The Wanderer by Dion & The Belmonts

Epigraph--"How come they don't fly away? - Ziggy

Ziggy's question as to why ducks don't leave their cages when they are free to do so.