Baltimore's inner-city crime and drug scene, seen through the eyes of every part of the drug "food chain", politicians, police, drug dealers and users.
The Barksdale gang faces challenges at every turn in Baltimore's changing landscape. Strong language/sex/mature themes/flashing images. (S3, ep 1)
McNulty delves into old files and finds the cause of D'Angelo's death may be far from clear. Omar stages a dramatic heist. Strong language/flashing images. (S3, ep 2)
As the Barksdale-Stanfield turf war intensifies, Major Colvin outlines a controversial plan to take back the streets. Strong language/sex/flashing images. (S3, ep 3)
Hamsterdam: McNulty defies his bosses in his pursuit of Stringer, while Colvin's outlandish new rules hit the streets. Strong language/sex/mature themes/flashing images. (S3, ep 4)
Trade begins in the 'free zone' as dealers and addicts are pushed into Colvin's experiment. Strong language/violence/mature themes/flashing images. (S3, ep 5)
While Avon and Stringer disagree on how to handle Marlo, Cutty considers his future. Strong language/violence/mature themes/flashing images. (S3, ep 6)
McNulty and Greggs get a shock after they stop a car on its way to 'Hamsterdam'. Freamon puzzles over setting up a new wiretap. Strong language/sex/flashing images. (S3, ep 7)
Colvin faces tough questions over the sharp drop in crime in his district. Meanwhile, Stringer shocks Avon. Strong language/mature themes/flashing images. (S3, ep 8)
Stringer breaks a fundamental rule, prompting Omar to vow to end the feud once and for all. Meanwhile, Prez makes a fatal mistake. Strong language/flashing images. (S3, ep 9)
As the Barksdale turf war continues, Prop Joe has an ultimatum for Stringer. Colvin's superiors learn of his secret. Strong language/violence/sex/flashing images. (S3, ep 10)
As Carcetti sees the good and bad of Colvin's experiment for himself, Stringer's feud with Omar comes to a head. Strong language/mature themes/flashing images. (S3, ep 11)
As Avon gets ready for war, McNulty and co prepare to wrap up their investigation. Meanwhile, Colvin learns his fate. Strong language/sex/flashing images. (S3, ep 12)