" Bad Dreams " is the penultimate episode of the second season of the HBO series . Directed by Ernest Dickerson and written by George Pelecanos , it serves as the tragic climax for the Sobotka family and the investigation into the Baltimore port. Plot Summary
: Frank’s crimes are framed not as pure greed, but as a desperate attempt to save his dying union and the Port of Baltimore. His famous line, "We used to build shit in this country. Now we just stick our hand in the other guy's pocket," encapsulates the season's critique of post-industrial America. Episode 11: Bad Dreams
: In a parallel storyline, Omar Little is manipulated by Stringer Bell into shooting Brother Mouzone, only to realize mid-confrontation that he has been lied to. " Bad Dreams " is the penultimate episode
The Wire, Season 2, Episode 11: "Bad Dreams" (Newbies edition) His famous line, "We used to build shit in this country
: The investigation is compromised by Agent Fitzhugh , whose reports are leaked by a mole in the FBI to "The Greek." This leak alerts the criminal organization that Frank is considering a plea deal to protect his son, Ziggy, and nephew, Nick.