Susan Duvall

Selina makes an awkward political faux pas at a hog roast in North Carolina. Meanwhile, back in DC, Dan network-stalks White House strategist Kent.

Pearlman and Freamon continue arguing over the subpoenas, as the election draws closer. Elsewhere, Carcetti drops a bombshell on Royce during their televised debate, while Herc makes a shocking discovery about the mayor himself.

Valchek leaks details of the Braddock case to Carcetti, who contemplates how to best leak it to the press. The ensuing negative attention turns Royce against Burrell, who takes the heat, while Rawls comes to the rescue.

Carcetti maps out a damage-control scenario; McNulty asks Landsman to pull police off the homeless case; Haynes' concerns about Templeton fall on deaf ears; Dukie seeks out an old mentor for a loan.

Four West Baltimore boys wrestle with what to do with the rest of their summer holiday as the new school year approaches.

Michael proves adept as a runner at Bodie's corner, with both Bodie and Marlo taking notice. Elsewhere, a bodega is put under surveillance by Omar and Greggs, for different reasons.