A New Day

"A New Day" is the 11th episode of the fourth season of the HBO original series The Wire. Written by Ed Burns from a story by David Simon & Ed Burns, and directed by Brad Anderson, it originally aired on November 26, 2006. Plot Western district Namond Brice buys Chinese takeout for Michael Lee, Randy Wagstaff and Duquan "Dukie" Weems. Sitting on a stoop with Donut, they discuss the recent murder of Little Kevin. Randy is dismayed to learn of Kevin's death. Officer Walker walks by and tells the boys to move on, accusing them of waiting to rob a passer-by. The boys plan revenge on Walker for his brutal assault on Donut. Michael says he knows of a bar that is well known as a police hangout that Walker frequents and vows to handle the problem. Although Namond, Randy and Dukie express doubts, Michael does not hesitate. As Walker leaves the bar, Duquan scratches Walker's car, luring Walker to chase him. In an alley, Michael confronts Walker with a gun, ordering Walker to turn around and kneel. He takes the ring that Walker is wearing, then gives a signal to Namond, who douses Walker with yellow paint. Walker lies to his fellow officers, saying that there were three attackers with shotguns. He characterizes the incident as a declaration of war. McNulty is disbelieving. When he goes for lunch, McNulty finds Bodie Broadus in a diner. Bodie explains that police activity has driven him indoors. McNulty tells him that the assault on Walker has riled the patrol officers. He confides a dislike of Walker to Bodie because of his corrupt nature. McNulty takes a call and the two joke together as he leaves.