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{{Infobox television episode
{{Infobox television episode
| title = Hot Shots
| series = [[The Wire]]
| series = [[The Wire]]
| image = File:Hot_Shots_The_Wire.jpg
| caption =

| caption = Stringer visits Avon in jail.
| season = 2
| season = 2
| episode = 3
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| story = David Simon<br />[[Ed Burns]]
| story = David Simon<br />[[Ed Burns]]
| airdate = {{Start date|2003|6|15}}
| airdate = {{Start date|2003|6|15}}
| length = 58 minutes
| length = 58 minutes
| guests = ''[[#Guest stars|see below]]''
| guests =
| episode_list = List of The Wire episodes
| episode_list = List of The Wire episodes
| prev = [[Collateral Damage (The Wire)|Collateral Damage]]
| prev = [[Collateral Damage (The Wire)|Collateral Damage]]
| next = [[Hard Cases]]
| next = [[Hard Cases]]
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"'''Hot Shots'''" is the third episode of the second season of the [[HBO]] original series, ''[[The Wire]]''. The episode was written by [[David Simon]] from a story by David Simon & [[Ed Burns]] and was directed by [[Elodie Keene]]. It originally aired on June 15, 2003.
"'''Hot Shots'''" is the third episode of the second season of the [[HBO]] original series ''[[The Wire]]''. The episode was written by [[David Simon]] from a story by David Simon & [[Ed Burns]] and was directed by [[Elodie Keene]]. It originally aired on June 15, 2003.


==Plot==
==Plot==
In [[Philadelphia]], [[Bunk Moreland|Bunk]] and [[Lester Freamon|Freamon]] interview the crew of the ship that brought the Jane Does into [[Baltimore]], but all pretend to speak no English. The first mate is more forthcoming and explains that the crew members will not speak English in the police's presence, and would not inform on each other, even if interpreters were provided. The detectives agree to let the ship go with little evidence or [[jurisdiction]] for interrogation. Back in Baltimore, [[Jay Landsman (The Wire)|Landsman]] questions Bunk and Freamon's decision to let the boat go. Later, Bunk and [[Beadie Russell|Beadie]] try to trace the movements of the [[shipping container]] in which the bodies were found and discover that much of the paperwork has been falsified.
In [[Philadelphia]], [[Bunk Moreland|Bunk]] and [[Lester Freamon|Freamon]] interview the crew of the ship that brought the Jane Does into [[Baltimore]], but all pretend to speak no English. The first mate is more forthcoming and explains that the crew members will not speak English in the police's presence, and would not inform on each other, even if interpreters were provided. The detectives agree to let the ship go with little evidence or [[jurisdiction]] for interrogation. Back in Baltimore, [[Jay Landsman (The Wire)|Landsman]] questions Bunk and Freamon's decision to let the boat go. Later, Bunk and [[Beadie Russell|Beadie]] try to trace the movements of the [[shipping container]] in which the bodies were found and discover that much of the paperwork has been falsified.


[[Jimmy McNulty|McNulty]] learns that three of the Jane Does had received [[breast implant]]s in the same clinic in [[Budapest]]. Additionally, in the 24 hours before their death, the girls had performed various forms of sex. McNulty visits Homicide to give them his theory, but Bunk, Freamon and Beadie shatter his pride by beating him to everything he was about to say. McNulty and Russell agree that they do not want to see the girls remain unidentified and shipped out as [[cadaver]]s. Bunk's team take the [[France|French]] addresses listed on the paperwork to the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation|FBI]], who give them more information on the international vice trade. Later, while out drinking, McNulty learns that Russell is a [[single parent|single mother]]. McNulty tells Bunk of his desire to put a name to the dead girl he pulled from the harbor.
[[Jimmy McNulty|McNulty]] learns that three of the Jane Does had received [[breast implant]]s in the same clinic in [[Budapest]]. Additionally, in the 24 hours before their death, the girls performed various forms of sex. McNulty visits Homicide to give them his theory, but Bunk, Freamon, and Beadie shatter his pride by beating him to everything he was about to say. McNulty and Russell agree that they do not want to see the girls remain unidentified and shipped out as [[cadaver]]s. Bunk's team take the [[France|French]] addresses listed on the paperwork to the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation|FBI]], who give them more information on the international vice trade. Later, while out drinking, McNulty learns that Russell is a [[single parent|single mother]]. McNulty tells Bunk of his desire to put a name to the dead girl he pulled from the harbor.


[[Stanislaus Valchek|Valchek]] is informed of his missing surveillance van, which is shown to have been delivered to stevedores in [[Wilmington, Delaware|Wilmington]]. [[Roland "Prez" Pryzbylewski|Prez]] is annoyed that the Sobotka detail's commander, Lieutenant Grayson, will not authorize any wiretaps of [[Frank Sobotka|Frank]], and tells Valchek that [[Cedric Daniels|Daniels]] would have brought in a better case on the [[Barksdale Organization|Barksdale]] detail if [[Ervin Burrell|Burrell]] had not interfered. When Valchek threatens to torpedo Burrell's efforts to become [[Police commissioner|Commissioner]], the latter is forced to assign Daniels to the detail. Meanwhile, [[Omar Little|Omar]] returns to Baltimore with a new boyfriend named [[Omar Little and associates#Dante|Dante]]. The two eventually join forces with [[Omar Little and associates#Tosha Mitchell|Tosha Mitchell]] and [[Omar Little and associates#Kimmy|Kimmy]] to stick up stash houses together. Omar has to convince Dante he is not interested in the women beyond business.
[[Stanislaus Valchek|Valchek]] is informed of his missing surveillance van, which is shown to have been delivered to stevedores in [[Wilmington, North Carolina|Wilmington]]. [[Roland "Prez" Pryzbylewski|Prez]] is annoyed that the Sobotka detail's commander, Lieutenant Grayson, will not authorize any wiretaps of [[Frank Sobotka|Frank]], and tells Valchek that [[Cedric Daniels|Daniels]] would have brought in a better case on the [[Barksdale Organization|Barksdale]] detail if [[Ervin Burrell|Burrell]] had not interfered. When Valchek threatens to torpedo Burrell's efforts to become [[Police commissioner|Commissioner]], the latter is forced to assign Daniels to the detail. Meanwhile, [[Omar Little|Omar]] returns to Baltimore with a new boyfriend named [[Omar Little and associates#Dante|Dante]]. The two eventually join forces with [[Omar Little and associates#Tosha Mitchell|Tosha Mitchell]] and [[Omar Little and associates#Kimmy|Kimmy]] to stick up stash houses together. Omar has to convince Dante he is not interested in the women beyond business.


McNulty encounters Daniels in the [[evidence room]] and the two discuss their career misfortunes. Daniels tells McNulty that he has put in for early retirement and plans to become a lawyer. Later, McNulty returns his sons to his ex-wife [[Police of The Wire#Elena McNulty|Elena]], who sends him a separation agreement shortly afterwards. Meanwhile, [[Nick Sobotka|Nick]]'s girlfriend [[Characters from the docks of The Wire#Aimee|Aimee]] wants them to move in together, which he promises to do when they can afford it. [[Ziggy Sobotka|Ziggy]] again tries to convince Nick to join him in the drug trade. The two steal a container of cameras with the help of [[Characters from the docks of The Wire#Johnny "Fifty" Spamanto|Johnny Fifty]] and sell them to [[The Greeks of The Wire#George "Double G" Glekas|George "Double G" Glekas]], a [[fence (criminal)|fence]] for [[The Greeks of The Wire|the Greeks]]. Ziggy angers Glekas by taking his photo with one of the cameras. Glekas checks the deal with [[Spiros Vondas|Vondas]] and tells him that although he thinks Ziggy is using drugs and is a "[[malakas]]", Nick can be trusted.
McNulty encounters Daniels in the [[evidence room]] and the two discuss their career misfortunes. Daniels tells McNulty that he has put in for early retirement and plans to become a lawyer. Later, McNulty returns his sons to his ex-wife [[Police of The Wire#Elena McNulty|Elena]], who sends him a separation agreement shortly afterward. Meanwhile, [[Nick Sobotka|Nick]]'s girlfriend [[Characters from the docks of The Wire#Aimee|Aimee]] wants them to move in together, which he promises to do when they can afford it. [[Ziggy Sobotka|Ziggy]] again tries to convince Nick to join him in the drug trade. The two steal a container of cameras with the help of [[Characters from the docks of The Wire#Johnny "Fifty" Spamanto|Johnny Fifty]] and sell them to [[The Greeks of The Wire#George "Double G" Glekas|George "Double G" Glekas]], a [[fence (criminal)|fence]] for [[The Greeks of The Wire|the Greeks]]. Ziggy angers Glekas by taking his photo with one of the cameras. Glekas checks the deal with [[Spiros Vondas|Vondas]] and tells him that although he thinks Ziggy is using drugs and is a "[[malakas]]", Nick can be trusted.


Frank attends a political meeting at Father Lewandowski's church with his [[lobbyist]] [[Characters from the docks of The Wire#Bruce DiBiago|Bruce DiBiago]], who advises him to focus on courting the politicians who may not support the [[stevedore]]s [[labor union|union]], including [[Maryland State Senate|State Senator]] [[Clay Davis]]. Frank takes umbrage when he is told exactly how much money has been routed to Davis, but is forced to make nice with the state senator to win his support. Davis makes it clear that he expects more money to come his way in order to vote along with the union's wishes. Frank later meets with a checker named Ringo who is having trouble getting enough work to live on. When Ringo mentions he's contemplating a move to a different [[local union|local]], Frank sends Ringo to [[Characters from the docks of The Wire#Delores|Delores]]'s bar and tells him to order a shot and a beer on him. When Ringo arrives at the bar and uses Frank's name, Delores gives him a bundle of cash. Ziggy sees the exchange.
Frank attends a political meeting at Father Lewandowski's church with his [[lobbyist]] [[Characters from the docks of The Wire#Bruce DiBiago|Bruce DiBiago]], who advises him to focus on courting the politicians who may not support the [[stevedore]]s [[labor union|union]], including [[Maryland State Senate|State Senator]] [[Clay Davis]]. Frank takes umbrage when he is told exactly how much money has been routed to Davis but is forced to make nice with the state senator to win his support. Davis makes it clear that he expects more money to come his way in order to vote along with the union's wishes. Frank later meets with a checker named Ringo who is having trouble getting enough work to live on. When Ringo mentions he's contemplating a move to a different [[local union|local]], Frank sends Ringo to [[Characters from the docks of The Wire#Delores|Delores]]'s bar and tells him to order a shot and a beer on him. When Ringo arrives at the bar and uses Frank's name, Delores gives him a bundle of cash. Ziggy sees the exchange.


[[Stringer Bell|Stringer]] discusses his stock portfolio with a financial advisor via telephone, while [[Barksdale Organization#Country|Country]] and [[Barksdale Organization#Sean "Shamrock" McGinty|Shamrock]] listen in; they are together in a vehicle while on a tail of [[Law enforcement characters of The Wire#Dwight Tilghman|Tilghman]]. Later, Country and Shamrock watch as Tilghman receives a package of narcotics from [[Butchie]]. On [[Avon Barksdale|Avon]]'s orders, Stringer contacts Butchie and asks him to supply Tilghman with bad product the next time he makes a transaction. Butchie reluctantly agrees when Stringer uses Avon's name and promises compensation. It is revealed that Stringer and [[D'Angelo Barksdale|D'Angelo]]'s girlfriend, [[Barksdale Organization#Donette|Donette]], are having an affair. Avon finds D'Angelo in the prison library and tells him to avoid drugs for a few days. D'Angelo is subsequently unaffected when Tilghman unwittingly smuggles bad [[heroin]] into the prison and causes several other inmates to die.<ref name = "EG16">{{cite web
[[Stringer Bell|Stringer]] discusses his stock portfolio with a financial advisor via telephone, while [[Barksdale Organization#Country|Country]] and [[Barksdale Organization#Sean "Shamrock" McGinty|Shamrock]] listen in; they are together in a vehicle while on a tail of [[Law enforcement characters of The Wire#Dwight Tilghman|Tilghman]]. Later, Country and Shamrock watch as Tilghman receives a package of narcotics from [[Butchie]]. On [[Avon Barksdale|Avon]]'s orders, Stringer contacts Butchie and asks him to supply Tilghman with bad product the next time he makes a transaction. Butchie reluctantly agrees when Stringer uses Avon's name and promises compensation. It is revealed that Stringer and [[D'Angelo Barksdale|D'Angelo]]'s girlfriend, [[Barksdale Organization#Donette|Donette]], are having an affair. Avon finds D'Angelo in the prison library and tells him to avoid drugs for a few days. D'Angelo is subsequently unaffected when Tilghman unwittingly smuggles bad [[heroin]] into the prison and causes several other inmates to die.<ref name = "EG16">{{cite web
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===Title reference===
===Title reference===
The bad package brought into the prison is referred to as 'hot shots' by an inmate. According to the glossary in [[William S. Burroughs]]'s novel ''[[Junkie (novel)|Junkie]]'', a hot-shot is a portion of drugs which has been spiked with poison, usually with the intention of killing a police informant or other undesirable. 'Hot shots' may also refer to Ziggy and Nick, who are trying to become part of the criminal world independent of Frank Sobotka.
The bad package brought into the prison is referred to as "hot shots" by an inmate. According to the glossary in [[William S. Burroughs]]'s novel ''[[Junkie (novel)|Junkie]]'', a hot-shot is a portion of drugs that has been spiked with poison, usually with the intention of killing a police informant or other undesirable. "Hot shots" may also refer to Ziggy and Nick, who are trying to become part of the criminal world independent of Frank Sobotka.


===Epigraph===
===Epigraph===
{{quote|What they need is a union.|author=Russell}}
{{blockquote|What they need is a union.|author=Russell}}


Officer Russell makes this statement in reference to the women involved in the illegal sex trade. This also refers to the eventual alliance of Omar, Dante, Tosha and Kimmy, as well as the refusal of the Atlantic Light's crew workers to speak to Bunk and Lester. In the show as a whole, it is an ironic quote, as the stevedore union's storyline shows that the power that unions once had has dwindled to almost nothing.
Officer Russell makes this statement in reference to the women involved in the illegal sex trade. This also refers to the eventual alliance of Omar, Dante, Tosha, and Kimmy, as well as the refusal of the Atlantic Light's crew workers to speak to Bunk and Lester. In the show as a whole, it is an ironic quote, as the stevedore union's storyline shows that the power that unions once had has dwindled to almost nothing.


===Music===
===Music===
* The song playing when Omar and Dante are in the bedroom is "[[Get Busy]]" by [[Sean Paul]].
* The song playing when Omar and Dante are in the bedroom is "[[Get Busy]]" by [[Sean Paul]].
* The song heard in Tilghman's car is "So Fine" by [[The Chambers Brothers]].
* The song heard in Tilghman's car is "So Fine" by [[The Chambers Brothers]].
* The song playing when Stringer visits Donette is "[[Sweet Thing (Chaka Khan song)|Sweet Thing]]" by [[Mary J. Blige]].
* The song playing when Stringer visits Donette is "[[Sweet Thing (Chaka Khan song)|Sweet Thing]]" by Rufus, as covered by [[Mary J. Blige]].
* ‘’[[The Great Pretender]]’’ by [[The Platters]] is heard when Beadie, Bunk and McNulty are drinking at a bar.
* ‘’[[The Great Pretender]]’’ by [[The Platters]] as covered by The Band is heard when Beadie, Bunk, and McNulty are drinking at a bar.
* "[[It's My Party (Lesley Gore song)|It's My Party]]" by [[Lesley Gore]] can be heard when Ringo meets with Sobotka.
* "[[It's My Party (Lesley Gore song)|It's My Party]]" by [[Lesley Gore]] can be heard when Ringo meets with Sobotka.
* The song that can be heard when Nick and Ziggy are stealing the container is "Sweat It Out" by [[Joe Grushecky]] and the Houserockers.
* The song that can be heard when Nick and Ziggy are stealing the container is "Sweat It Out" by [[Joe Grushecky]] and the Houserockers.
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===Credits===
===Credits===
Although credited, [[John Doman]], [[Deirdre Lovejoy]] and [[Sonja Sohn]] do not appear in this episode.
Although credited, [[John Doman]], [[Deirdre Lovejoy]], and [[Sonja Sohn]] do not appear in this episode.
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====Guest stars====
====Guest stars====
#[[Seth Gilliam]] as [[Ellis Carver|Detective Ellis Carver]]
#[[Seth Gilliam]] as [[Ellis Carver|Detective Ellis Carver]]
#[[Domenick Lombardozzi]] as [[Herc|Detective Thomas "Herc" Hauk]]
#[[Domenick Lombardozzi]] as [[Herc (The Wire)|Detective Thomas "Herc" Hauk]]
#[[Jim True-Frost]] as [[Roland Pryzbylewski|Detective Roland "Prez" Pryzbylewski]]
#[[Jim True-Frost]] as [[Roland Pryzbylewski|Detective Roland "Prez" Pryzbylewski]]
#[[James Ransone]] as [[Ziggy Sobotka]]
#[[James Ransone]] as [[Ziggy Sobotka]]
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#Edwina Findley as [[Omar Little and associates#Tosha Mitchell|Tosha Mitchell]]
#Edwina Findley as [[Omar Little and associates#Tosha Mitchell|Tosha Mitchell]]
#Keith Flippen as [[Characters from the docks of The Wire#Bruce DiBiago|Bruce DiBiago]]
#Keith Flippen as [[Characters from the docks of The Wire#Bruce DiBiago|Bruce DiBiago]]
#[[Jon Garcia]] as Ringo
#Jon Garcia as Ringo
#Tel Monks as Father Jerome Lewandowski
#Tel Monks as Father Jerome Lewandowski


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===First appearances===
===First appearances===
*'''[[Omar Little and associates#Butchie|Butchie]]''': Supplier to [[Law enforcement characters of The Wire#Dwight Tilghman|CO Dwight Tilghman]] and adviser to [[Omar Little]].
*[[Omar Little and associates#Butchie|Butchie]]: Supplier to [[Law enforcement characters of The Wire#Dwight Tilghman|CO Dwight Tilghman]] and adviser to [[Omar Little]].
*'''[[Characters from the docks of The Wire#Aimee|Aimee]]''': [[Nick Sobotka]]'s girlfriend and mother of his child.
*[[Characters from the docks of The Wire#Aimee|Aimee]]: [[Nick Sobotka]]'s girlfriend and mother of his child.
*'''[[Omar Little and associates#Dante|Dante]]''': Omar's new boyfriend and partner in crime.
*[[Omar Little and associates#Dante|Dante]]: Omar's new boyfriend and partner in crime.
*'''[[Omar Little and associates#Kimmy|Kimmy]] and [[Omar Little and associates#Tosha Mitchell|Tosha]]''': A young lesbian couple who make their living robbing drug dealers.
*[[Omar Little and associates#Kimmy|Kimmy]] and [[Omar Little and associates#Tosha Mitchell|Tosha]]: A young lesbian couple who make their living robbing drug dealers.
*'''Ringo''': Down-on-his-luck checker from Sobotka's union.
*Ringo: Down-on-his-luck checker from Sobotka's union.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.hbo.com/the-wire/index.html#/the-wire/episodes/2/16-hot-shots/index.html "Hot Shots"] at HBO.com
*[http://www.hbo.com/the-wire/index.html#/the-wire/episodes/2/16-hot-shots/index.html "Hot Shots"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120626190335/http://www.hbo.com/the-wire/index.html#/the-wire/episodes/2/16-hot-shots/index.html |date=June 26, 2012 }} at HBO.com
*{{imdb episode|0749432|Hot Shots}}
*{{IMDb episode|0749432|Hot Shots}}


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"Hot Shots"
The Wire episode
Episode no.Season 2
Episode 3
Directed byElodie Keene
Story byDavid Simon
Ed Burns
Teleplay byDavid Simon
Original air dateJune 15, 2003 (2003-06-15)
Running time58 minutes
Episode chronology
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"Hot Shots" is the third episode of the second season of the HBO original series The Wire. The episode was written by David Simon from a story by David Simon & Ed Burns and was directed by Elodie Keene. It originally aired on June 15, 2003.

Plot

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In Philadelphia, Bunk and Freamon interview the crew of the ship that brought the Jane Does into Baltimore, but all pretend to speak no English. The first mate is more forthcoming and explains that the crew members will not speak English in the police's presence, and would not inform on each other, even if interpreters were provided. The detectives agree to let the ship go with little evidence or jurisdiction for interrogation. Back in Baltimore, Landsman questions Bunk and Freamon's decision to let the boat go. Later, Bunk and Beadie try to trace the movements of the shipping container in which the bodies were found and discover that much of the paperwork has been falsified.

McNulty learns that three of the Jane Does had received breast implants in the same clinic in Budapest. Additionally, in the 24 hours before their death, the girls performed various forms of sex. McNulty visits Homicide to give them his theory, but Bunk, Freamon, and Beadie shatter his pride by beating him to everything he was about to say. McNulty and Russell agree that they do not want to see the girls remain unidentified and shipped out as cadavers. Bunk's team take the French addresses listed on the paperwork to the FBI, who give them more information on the international vice trade. Later, while out drinking, McNulty learns that Russell is a single mother. McNulty tells Bunk of his desire to put a name to the dead girl he pulled from the harbor.

Valchek is informed of his missing surveillance van, which is shown to have been delivered to stevedores in Wilmington. Prez is annoyed that the Sobotka detail's commander, Lieutenant Grayson, will not authorize any wiretaps of Frank, and tells Valchek that Daniels would have brought in a better case on the Barksdale detail if Burrell had not interfered. When Valchek threatens to torpedo Burrell's efforts to become Commissioner, the latter is forced to assign Daniels to the detail. Meanwhile, Omar returns to Baltimore with a new boyfriend named Dante. The two eventually join forces with Tosha Mitchell and Kimmy to stick up stash houses together. Omar has to convince Dante he is not interested in the women beyond business.

McNulty encounters Daniels in the evidence room and the two discuss their career misfortunes. Daniels tells McNulty that he has put in for early retirement and plans to become a lawyer. Later, McNulty returns his sons to his ex-wife Elena, who sends him a separation agreement shortly afterward. Meanwhile, Nick's girlfriend Aimee wants them to move in together, which he promises to do when they can afford it. Ziggy again tries to convince Nick to join him in the drug trade. The two steal a container of cameras with the help of Johnny Fifty and sell them to George "Double G" Glekas, a fence for the Greeks. Ziggy angers Glekas by taking his photo with one of the cameras. Glekas checks the deal with Vondas and tells him that although he thinks Ziggy is using drugs and is a "malakas", Nick can be trusted.

Frank attends a political meeting at Father Lewandowski's church with his lobbyist Bruce DiBiago, who advises him to focus on courting the politicians who may not support the stevedores union, including State Senator Clay Davis. Frank takes umbrage when he is told exactly how much money has been routed to Davis but is forced to make nice with the state senator to win his support. Davis makes it clear that he expects more money to come his way in order to vote along with the union's wishes. Frank later meets with a checker named Ringo who is having trouble getting enough work to live on. When Ringo mentions he's contemplating a move to a different local, Frank sends Ringo to Delores's bar and tells him to order a shot and a beer on him. When Ringo arrives at the bar and uses Frank's name, Delores gives him a bundle of cash. Ziggy sees the exchange.

Stringer discusses his stock portfolio with a financial advisor via telephone, while Country and Shamrock listen in; they are together in a vehicle while on a tail of Tilghman. Later, Country and Shamrock watch as Tilghman receives a package of narcotics from Butchie. On Avon's orders, Stringer contacts Butchie and asks him to supply Tilghman with bad product the next time he makes a transaction. Butchie reluctantly agrees when Stringer uses Avon's name and promises compensation. It is revealed that Stringer and D'Angelo's girlfriend, Donette, are having an affair. Avon finds D'Angelo in the prison library and tells him to avoid drugs for a few days. D'Angelo is subsequently unaffected when Tilghman unwittingly smuggles bad heroin into the prison and causes several other inmates to die.[1][2][3]

Production

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Title reference

[edit]

The bad package brought into the prison is referred to as "hot shots" by an inmate. According to the glossary in William S. Burroughs's novel Junkie, a hot-shot is a portion of drugs that has been spiked with poison, usually with the intention of killing a police informant or other undesirable. "Hot shots" may also refer to Ziggy and Nick, who are trying to become part of the criminal world independent of Frank Sobotka.

Epigraph

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What they need is a union.

— Russell

Officer Russell makes this statement in reference to the women involved in the illegal sex trade. This also refers to the eventual alliance of Omar, Dante, Tosha, and Kimmy, as well as the refusal of the Atlantic Light's crew workers to speak to Bunk and Lester. In the show as a whole, it is an ironic quote, as the stevedore union's storyline shows that the power that unions once had has dwindled to almost nothing.

Music

[edit]

Credits

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Although credited, John Doman, Deirdre Lovejoy, and Sonja Sohn do not appear in this episode.

First appearances

[edit]

References

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  1. ^ "Episode guide - episode 16 hot shots". HBO. 2004. Archived from the original on December 16, 2018. Retrieved June 22, 2006.
  2. ^ David Simon, Ed Burns (June 15, 2003). "Hot Shots". The Wire. Season 2. Episode 03. HBO.
  3. ^ Alvarez, Rafael (2004). The Wire: Truth Be Told. New York: Pocket Books.
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