Officer West (Jackson) struggles with his relationship with his father, a high-ranking Internal Affairs officer, while trying to prove he can handle the "street" without special treatment.
The detail finally gets the "wire" (electronic surveillance) approved, allowing them to intercept Barksdale’s organization.
Note: While the title is "Old Cases," it is often associated with the concept of "Crossing the Line" due to the introduction of the wiretap. [S1E4] Crossing the Line
How "good" cops end up doing "bad" things to protect their careers.
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The conflict between meeting crime-reduction targets and following the law. Option 3: The Wire (Season 1, Episode 4 - "Old Cases")
Gates becomes deeper embroiled in a cover-up involving a hit-and-run and a kidnapping, realizing he is being framed by his mistress and a criminal gang. How "good" cops end up doing "bad" things
Detectives McNulty and Bunk visit an old crime scene and, through a famous scene with almost no dialogue (except for a specific four-letter word), solve a "cold" murder.