The Wire Season 3 Episode 12

“…we fight on the lie.” — Slim Charles

In the Season Three finale, a reticent Avon readies his troops for a war against Marlo. Meanwhile, as the detail works towards the top rungs of the Barksdale organization, McNulty reassesses his pursuit of Stringer Bell and the path he’s chosen for himself. While Royce continues to grapple with Amsterdam, Burrell offers a deal to minimize the fallout.