In the sixth episode of The Wire , titled (originally aired July 7, 2002), the series formally begins to embrace its name as the major drug investigation finally goes electronic. The episode is a turning point that contrasts the high-tech aspirations of the police detail against the brutal, low-tech reality of the street. The Epigraph "…and all the pieces matter." — Lester Freamon
Major Rawls continues his personal vendetta against McNulty, attempting to force him back to Homicide and pressuring Santangelo to "snitch" on his partner. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Daniels manages to bypass Rawls by appealing directly to Deputy Commissioner Burrell to keep the investigation alive. Character Highlights [S1E6] The Wire
Devastated by the sight of Brandon's body at the morgue, Omar breaks the street code of silence. He meets with McNulty and Greggs, identifying "Bird" (Marquis Hilton) as the shooter in the William Gant murder and offering to testify. In the sixth episode of The Wire ,
The Wire, Season 1, Episode 6, "The Wire" (Veterans edition) Meanwhile, Lieutenant Daniels manages to bypass Rawls by