On the run from a drug deal gone bad, brilliant college dropout Mike Ross finds himself working with Harvey Specter, one of New York City's best lawyers.
Cast:Gabriel Macht , Patrick J. Adams , Meghan Markle , Sarah Rafferty , Rick Hoffman , Gina Torres , Amanda Schull , Wendell Pierce , Dulé Hill , Aloma Wright , Rachael Harris , Katherine Heigl , Christina Cole , Max Topplin , Neal McDonough , David Costabile , D.B. Woodside , Ray Proscia
A "closer" for one of New York City's most successful law firms decides to hire an aloof genius, who has passed the bar but never gone to law school, as his associate.
While Harvey discovers that the judge in his patent case has a personal vendetta against him, Louis tries to blackmail Mike in order to get his help bringing in a valuable client.
Harvey asks Mike to find a loophole so that he can oust the incoming CEO of a motor company he represents. Louis puts outrageous demands on Mike as he tries to make arrangements for the Rookie Dinner.
As Harvey defends someone from Jessica's past, Mike is assigned his first solo case (where his secret is almost discovered).
Harvey, a witness for his driver in a civil suit, has to rely on Louis for help. Mike bails his old friend Trevor out of jail.
Harvey and Mike try to prove that a woman accused of insider trading is innocent. Mike also tries to help Rachel study for the LSAT, but he soon finds her close to uncovering his secret.
Mike takes on Louis' protégé during a mock trial, but his conflict with Rachel could hurt his chances of winning. Elsewhere, Harvey works on a merger between two hotel chains, but his past with the opposing counsel complicates matters.
While Harvey and Louis come to blows after Louis' reckless behavior threatens to cost the firm a case, Mike is assigned to a businessman who is trying to get back money from his estranged daughter.
Harvey meets his match in a cocky opposing counsel in a class action lawsuit, and Mike unknowingly helps frame Rachel as a traitor to the firm.
Harvey must fire an accountant for falsifying his credentials, but Mike finds a more sinister motive for his termination and becomes concerned about his own employment. Meanwhile, Louis thinks he's found his future wife.
Harvey is threatened with disbarment if he doesn't testify against his old mentor in the DA's office. Meanwhile, Harvey wagers Mike's services in a bet with Louis, and Mike goes out on an awkward double date.
In the first-season finale, Harvey tries to free innocent man Clifford Danner (Neil Brown Jr.) but hits a wall when he goes to the district attorney (Chi McBride), who seems more focused on preserving the system than seeking justice. Elsewhere, Trevor causes problems for Mike when he shows up on his doorstep.
After learning of Mike's secret, Jessica wants him fired, but Harvey stalls and tries to find a way not to.
With Hardman back and knowing that it's a matter of time before he challenges Jessica for control, she decides to make sure she has enough support, so she asks Harvey to go out and get it. The problem is that he rubbed so many members of the firm the wrong way. He tries to get the head of the firm's bankruptcy department to side with Jessica when the time comes, but the man feels Jessica treats him like dirt. Harvey tries to get his support by getting man building a building that's over budget to declare bankruptcy, but the man doesn't want to do it, so Harvey and Mike try to get the bank to get an extension. When the head of the department learns what Harvey is doing, he warns him that this will not get him to support Jessica. Mike, after finally hearing Rachel's message, tells her he did.
Hardman tries to ingratiate himself by asking Jessica to let him handle a case wherein they're trying to keep some nurses from going on strike, but Jessica lies that she already gave it to Harvey to negotiate a contract. Hardman tries to horn in by getting Mike to give him some info. Meanwhile, Jessica tells Louis that Harvard considers not allowing them to recruit because the firm's approval rating is low, so he brings in someone from Harvard to check them out and gets told something he doesn't like.
With Harvey's career on the line in a lawsuit for fraud, he gives Mike to Louis.
While Mike takes on an emancipation case that pits a teenage tennis phenom against his father, Donna's handling of an overlooked memo becomes a hot potato that could burn her.
Harvey deals with a gambling addict who just lost his company, Louis and Rachel look into a ballet company's problem, and Jessica encounters a judge desiring payback for a past prank.
As the fallout continues to reverberate from the pending lawsuit against Pearson Hardman, Harvey turns to a former colleague, with whom he has a thorny past, for help in proving the firm's case.
With a critical company vote looming, Rewind takes a look back at how things were five years earlier.
Hardman promotes Louis, making him the swing vote in an approaching decision on who will head the company.
After the vote, Harvey commiserates with Mike after Louis makes the office less pleasant for both.
Mike gets too emotional when Harvey allows him to negotiate a hit-and-run settlement, and Louis runs into trouble as he tries to hire his first associate.
Another firm, led by a familiar face, makes an aggressive play to steal Pearson Hardman's associates and clients, and the fallout could affect Louis Litt's future at the firm.
Rachel's father becomes the defense attorney in a gender discrimination lawsuit being prosecuted by Pearson Hardman, and Louis wages war against the new associate hired by Harvey.
Daniel Hardman plays a dirty trick on his old firm when he takes over the defense in the gender discrimination case, and Rachel has second thoughts about applying to Harvard Law School.
Harvey joins forces with and old familiar face to take down Daniel Hardman, Mike and Katrina play a sneaky game of one-upmanship, and Rachel gets some bad news about her Harvard application.
Harvey puts his partnership on the line to prevent the merger from going through, Louis clashes against his counterpart from the other firm, and Rachel puts Mike in a no-win situation by asking for a recommendation to Harvard.
Jessica's new partnership with Darby is tested when he assigns Harvey a high-profile client who faces the loss of her company if Harvey can't prove her innocence.
Louis offers Mike a case that could change his future at the firm. Also, Harvey and Jessica team up to bring down an old nemesis who complicates their case to keep Ava Hessington out of jail.
Cameron Dennis strikes back at Harvey by arresting one of his clients for murder. Meanwhile, Katrina Bennet and a British version of Harvey arrive to stir things up at the firm.
Harvey's defense of Ava hits a roadblock when the interests of her murder trial are at odds with Louis' work to thwart a hostile takeover of Hessington Oil by a rival businessman.
Amidst a lot of office wheelings and dealings, a bet between Harvey and Huntley moves Mike onto a new case, whereby he takes Rachel along as his own "Mike" to his "Harvey."
Cameron's continuing use of shady tactics on Ava's case brings up memories of why Harvey left the DA's office to work for Jessica. Mike looks back on what cost him his one chance at a Harvard degree.
While Harvey clashes with Stephen over Ava's case, Louis enlists Rachel's aid in his battle with Nigel over a broken contract...and heart.
As Ava Hessington's murder trial begins. Harvey, Mike and Jessica fight off betrayal from both inside the firm and out. Meanwhile, Louis and Donna seek to even the score with those who have done them wrong.
Pearson Darby Specter's "divorce" brings trust issues to the forefront. Also, Mike asks Rachel to take a big step forward in their relationship.
Travis Tanner re-enters Harvey's life when Ava Hessington hires him to sue Pearson Darby Spector for malpractice. Jessica, finding out about the Mike/Rachel relationship, seeks means to guarantee protection for her firm.
With Darby finally out, Harvey and Jessica look at bringing Scottie into the firm. Louis tries to figure out how Mike got into the firm without a Harvard file.
Louis is prepared to use the smoking gun that proves once and for all that Mike did not attend Harvard, and Jessica clashes with her ex-husband's widow and lawyer when he dies and she is named executor of his will.
Harvey finally gets his chance to take on Elliott Stemple, a man who beat Harvey three times in moot court and has avoided him since. Meanwhile, Dana Scott picks a fight with Louis.
While Harvey and Mike have unpleasant work to do for one of their biggest clients, Louis faces a huge challenge and Rachel tries to collect on an old debt.
A persistent attorney goes after one of Harvey's clients; Mike is faced with a difficult decision; former name partner Charles Van Dyke returns with revenge on his mind.
Mike is brought into the US Attorneys office for questioning by an attorney who hates dirty lawyers. Meanwhile, Dana Scott re-evaluates her relationship with Harvey.
Mike, now working as an investment banker, comes to Harvey with a plan to buy out a corporation, but Harvey is soon stuck with a conflict of interest. Meanwhile, Jessica must choose between a romantic or professional relationship.
Mike and Harvey go into battle with each other when Harvey leaves Mike high and dry, with Rachel stuck in the middle. Meanwhile, Louis is threatened by Jessica's latest hire.
Logan Sanders orders Harvey to play dirty in his battle with Mike, and Mike's reputation and relationship with Rachel are not off limits. Meanwhile, Louis tries to bury the hatchet and make friends with Jeff Malone.
Mike crosses the line to gain leverage on Harvey and Louis, Jeff and Jessica take their fight to the SEC, and Rachel comes to Logan's assistance.
Mike tries to bluff Harvey with his newfound money, but the move backfires, and the case takes a physical toll on Rachel. Meanwhile, Louis helps Donna memorize some Shakespeare for a play.
Mike suddenly has leverage, and Harvey and Logan are ready to make a deal, until Louis finds a way to turn the tables on everyone. Meanwhile, Rachel's actions could add insult to injury for Mike.
Mike's problems are compounded when Rachel reveals her secret, Harvey looks for a way to get Mike back on his feet, and Jessica gives Louis a chance to choose a reward after his big win.
The firm is under attack when Sean Cahill stops at nothing to get the documents on the Gillis takeover, including the one Louis and Katrina strive to bury. Rachel tries to repair things with Mike.
After Louis confesses his wrongdoings in the Forstman deal to Jessica, the firm is forced to go on the offensive against Sean Cahill, but will Harvey be able to save Louis from getting fired, or has Jessica finally had enough?
After Louis resigns from Pearson Specter, Harvey, Mike and Donna try to help him get back on his feet, but Jessica's refusal to budge on his contract could hurt all of them in the long run.
Louis uses his new leverage to become a name partner, rub Jessica and Harvey's noses in it, and make Mike's life a living Hell until he breaks his will and he resigns.
As Harvey takes on Professor Gerard as a client in a bribery investigation and discovers that he may have committed an ethics violation, Louis makes a catastrophic mistake with his first client as name partner.
As Harvey helps Mike and Louis settle their differences on a road trip to see a client, Harvey flashes back six years to his initial rift with Louis, while Mike flashes back to his first encounter with the firm.
Mike takes on a whistle-blower case at professor Gerard's request, and Jeff uses the office receptionists to get under Louis's skin.
Harvey finds out that Donna may have broken the law to help Mike get a document in the whistle-blower case, but he may not be able to save her. Meanwhile, Jessica tries to figure out her next step in her relationship with Jeff.
Sean Cahill comes to Harvey asking for one more chance to take a shot at Charles Forstman, and Donna is left with a tough decision after Louis' secretary Norma dies.
Mike and Rachel's engagement is put on the back burner as Donna leaves Harvey to work for Louis. Harvey is in denial and is confident she will return, but will he be able to handle it when he discovers she's not bluffing?
Jessica thinks that Harvey is putting out his "Donna anger" on Louis, as an ambitious senior partner tries to take on Harvey's salary. Rachel's dad insists that Mike and Rachel sign a prenup.
Mike teams up with his future father-in-law after Jessica says no to his case. Meanwhile, Harvey uses Charles Barkley to retaliate against Jack Soloff, but the fight and another confrontation with Donna triggers another anxiety attack.
Louis's sister wants to get a divorce, without getting her brother involved. Harvey takes her case. Zane & Mike are having some major disagreements on their case.
Harvey's rival claims to be a changed man; Harvey's sessions with Dr. Agard continue; Jessica asks Louis to make things right between himself and Harvey.
Harvey's relationship with Dr. Agard gets personal, when she has to testify against one of his clients.
Mike teams up with Jack Soloff to co-counsel a case; Esther Litt returns to solve a problem; Donna and Harvey work on their friendship. Louis get into a fight with Harvey
Harvey confesses and apologizes to Louis for punching him, but will it be enough to keep him from getting revenge? Mike's promotion goes through, but the opponent in his first case as partner knows his secret.
Jack Soloff initiates Daniel Hardman's power play to get back in the firm and take away Harvey's clients. Louis tries to find the dirt Hardman has on Soloff. Rachel discovers that her mom's big wedding plans could reveal Mike's secret.
Hardman prepares his takeover of the firm, Jessica appears to be on her way out, and Harvey is nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, Mike turns to the church to come up with a solution for his dilemma with Rachel.
Mike is arrested for fraud and is offered a deal if he gives up Harvey. Rachel is in a tough spot after her father finds out. Harvey is forced to represent Mike but keep up appearances that he has resigned to appease Charles Forstman.
Harvey returns to the firm and Mike urges the firm to go on the offensive. The prosecutor uses Donna's father as leverage against Harvey. Louis figures out who wrote the email against Mike. Jessica turns to Jeff Malone for help in the case.
Mike is furious when Anita Gibbs tries to scare Rachel into making a deal, while he turns to Dana to help save Harvey. A scathing newspaper article damages the firm's reputation, leaving Jack and Louis to resort to desperate measures.
Jessica and Harvey try to convince Mike not to represent himself at trial, but Anita Gibbs blindsides them again at the last minute. Louis is concerned about his own culpability after he finds out that Sheila's secret location is found.
As Mike's case goes to the jury, he becomes distracted by a new case. Jessica and Harvey develop a new strategy to keep Mike in the clear, which sends Louis over the edge with his partners.
Mike takes a deal, but he has big plans for Rachel before he goes to prison. Harvey goes to the jury foreman to find out if Mike made the right choice. Robert Zane uses the deal as leverage to try to blow up Pearson Specter Litt.
On his first night in prison, Mike creates a big problem for himself and Harvey. Meanwhile, Jessica, Harvey and Louis are left to deal with the aftermath of Mike's decision and the departure of the entire firm's staff.
Louis, Jessica and Harvey fend off a class action lawsuit from PSL's former clients. Meanwhile, Mike runs afoul of a fellow prisoner due to reasons beyond his own control.
Mike tries to remain safe without breaking Danbury's unwritten rules; Jessica and Harvey try to land a whale; Louis searches for an office tenant; and Rachel faces a fellow student.
Harvey and Sean Cahill launch a plan to get Mike to take a deal, but Harvey calls an audible at the last minute. Rachel takes a case involving a death row inmate. Jessica steps in to settle a dispute between Louis and their new tenant.
The plan to get Mike out early becomes more complicated when Harvey and Sean Cahill become opposing counsel. Rachel needs a new sponsor for her death row case. Louis needs Donna's help buying a summer home to get a woman.
Jessica makes a play for Sutter's business that could jeopardize Mike's deal, and Kevin's confession creates a rift between him and Mike. Meanwhile, Rachel catches a break in her death row case, and Louis has to get a Hamptons home ASAP.
Harvey, Louis and Donna search for a missing link to Sutter's inside trading. Mike takes a drastic step to get Kevin on his side. Rachel and Jessica give Leonard Bailey some bad news.
Harvey counters Cahill's star witness; Mike tries to deliver a witness himself; Jessica and Rachel try to delay Leonard's execution; Louis adjusts to life as the other man.
New developments threaten the deals to get both Mike and Frank Gallo out of prison, forcing Mike and Harvey to improvise. Rachel disagrees with Jessica's strategy in the Leonard Bailey case. Louis gets another round of bad news from Tara.
Even with Mike now out of prison, the partners face a crisis that could be a death blow to the firm. Rachel and Jessica call a trick play in the Leonard Bailey trial. Louis contemplates his next move with Tara after another bombshell.
Jessica has left Pearson Specter Litt and now Harvey and Louis have to figure out how things will proceed with the firm's future lying exclusively in their hands only.
Harvey tries to repair a broken relationship, leaving Louis, Donna and Rachel to manage PSL in his absence. Meanwhile, Mike gets a helping hand from an unexpected place.
Rachel receives a letter that creates an unexpected issue for Harvey and Louis. Mike's mentorship of Oliver and Marissa gets put to the test. And Donna gets a surprise from the IT department.
Harvey and Mike team up to take on Velocity for Mike's admission in the bar. Meanwhile, Louis tries to retain a huge client on his own.
When Mike's class action hits a snag, it might cost him more than the case. Harvey, Louis and Rachel consider getting their hands dirty. And Donna and Benjamin seek an investor.
All Harvey and Mike's work comes down to one hearing, but there's still one more challenge neither of them saw. Louis tries his best to resolve his fight with Tara, but is there any going back from what he told her?
Mike returns to Pearson Specter Litt while Harvey takes the reins. Louis manages the new associates. Donna and Rachel find their places.
Harvey butts heads with his partners over a bold move; Mike pursues a pro bono case with the legal clinic; and Donna's actions raise tough questions at the firm.
Louis and Harvey wrangle with new firm dynamics. Mike's latest success brings him unexpected new business. And Rachel's leadership is challenged by an insubordinate associate.
Harvey, Louis and Donna must get on the same page - and fast - when Bratton Gould comes after PSL for poaching an attorney. Mike and Rachel struggle to make time for their wedding plans.
Mike juggles his work obligations with his promise to help a hurting family. Harvey asks for Louis's discretion in handling a sensitive matter. Donna vets a possible addition to the firm.
Mike deals with the blow back on his prison case; Harvey tries to tell Donna about his relationship with Paula. Louis past behavior comes back to haunt him.
Harvey learns the scope of Alex's involvement in the prison case, while Mike races to keep it alive. Lipschitz forces Louis out of his comfort zone. Donna struggles with her work/life balance.
Harvey and Mike seek outside help to overcome an impossible situation. An unexpected encounter derails Louis's search for a new associate. Donna receives a surprising proposition.
Mike proposes a power move to boost business, but Harvey's past complicates matters. Rachel is surprised when her dad offers a chance to join forces. Louis mentors.
Mike and Harvey's power move is countered, putting their backs up against the ropes. Rachel fears her father's judgment is clouded by the past. Louis aids Alex when his client comes under fire.
Harvey and Louis fight to protect the future of the firm from its past; Alex worries Mike's instincts could risk a client relationship; Donna and Harvey delve into the aftermath of their kiss.
Harvey has to call in an old debt for the firm. Mike goes toe-to-toe with an unlikely opponent. Louis comes to terms with his new role.
Tensions come to a boil when Harvey must choose between Donna and Paula while Louis continues his relationship with Sheila.
Harvey and Mike team up to defend a judge accused of impropriety while Donna fights for the firms' offices.
Mike handles a class action with the clinic while Jessica asks Harvey for help. The firm fights a former partner who wants to take over the firm.
Mike and Rachel decide to give their personal life priority over the firm.
Harvey and Zane grapple over who should lead as the firm works through its transition.
Harvey and Donna get their first taste of how Samantha operates; Alex tries to impress Zane.
Harvey is drawn into a dispute with the firm's landlord. Alex pursues Samantha's former client.
Alex is caught between Harvey and Zane as Louis struggles to overcome a shocking setback.
Harvey confronts his personal issues to defend his brother. Louis sacrifices for family.
Harvey and Louis assess their relationship. Donna doubts Samantha's motives for helping her.
Donna's agreement forces Harvey to help David Fox. Alex comes to Zane's aid on a personal venture.
Harvey helps Samantha settle an old score. Louis faces a hurdle on the path to fatherhood.
An old foe backs the firm into a corner. Samantha and Alex try to broker a peace between clients.
When Harvey and Zane can't stay on the sidelines, Donna does what's best for the firm.
Harvey laces up for a rematch against an old foe. Louis struggles to hold the reins of the firm.
Louis learns the finer points of managing Harvey. Alex is caught between Samantha and his wife.
Harvey and Donna are caught in the crosshairs when Stu is blackmailed. Samantha revisits her past.
Harvey's forced to choose a side when Samantha and Scottie go toe-to-toe. Louis represents Lipschitz.
Donna's relationship complicates a deal for Harvey and Alex. Samantha helps Louis get justice.
When Hardman comes looking for retribution, the firm rallies to Harvey's defense.
Harvey and Samantha fight to keep Zane's name on the wall. Alex warns Louis of the consequences.
The firm faces the repercussions of its actions. Samantha enlists Katrina to help an old friend.
Harvey takes a case to send Faye a message. Louis finds a new opportunity.
Faye decides to take action against Harvey and Donna's relationship. Harvey looks to impress Donna's father.
Samantha finds herself caught in the middle of a tricky situation when Mike picks a fight with Harvey.
Harvey makes a play to get Samantha's job back. Katrina faces off against an old friend.
Harvey and Samantha head out on a road trip together. Louis gets in over his head with a potential client.
An old foe forces Harvey to account for past actions. Esther has a problem only Louis can solve.
Mike helps Harvey get over a personal loss. An attempt to take down Faye becomes complicated.
As the firm faces potential destruction, the partners must go all-in to save it.
