Herc's harassment of a black minister becomes Carcetti's first public-relations problem; Daniels turns to Freamon to reopen the major-crimes unit; Michael hatches a scheme to get back at the bullying Off. Walker; Omar gains the upper hand in dealing with Proposition Joe; Randy's predicament prompts a swift reaction from Prez.

original airdate--November 26,2006

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

1. Gong Yan Shi Chun by The ChaoZhou Ensemble
2. What You Lookin' At by Black Toast Music
3. Carta del Hijo Preso by K'luba
4. Come and Get These Memories by Martha & The Vandellas
5. Land Downunder by Men At Work
6. Comin' from Where I'm From (Radio Mix) by Anthony Hamilton
7. Music Maker by Opus1
8. Hey Pocky Way by The Meters
9. Lean Wit It Rock Wit It (feat. Dem Franchize Boys) by Pollie Pop
10. The Fall by Blake Leyh

Epigraph--"You play in dirt, you get dirty". - McNulty

McNulty uses this phrase to explain his dislike of Officer Walker and his feeling that Walker got what he deserved.