Episodes 01

“Pilot”

Securing a senior partnership at Pearson Hardman, New York City’s premier closer, Harvey Specter, is tasked with recruiting a new associate from Harvard Law. Unexpectedly, his search introduces him to Mike Ross, a college dropout who was evading a marijuana sting operation, and stumbled into Harvey’s interview accidentally. Impressed by Mike’s photographic memory and kindred personality, Harvey overlooks Mike’s lack of a law degree and hires him, advising him to disassociate from his criminal past. Later, Harvey’s promotion is threatened when he fails to close a case due to covert interference from another partner, Louis Litt. Managing partner Jessica Pearson considers reversing Harvey’s promotion but offers him a chance at redemption: personally handling a pro bono case involving sexual harassment allegations by a woman (portrayed by Dagmara Dominczyk). Yet, despite this directive, Harvey delegates this task to Mike.

Episodes 02

“Errors and Omissions”

A judge (Currie Graham) insists that Harvey had an affair with his wife (Nazanin Boniadi) and refuses to fairly judge Harvey’s case. Meanwhile, Louis Litt, another partner at Pearson Hardman, reveals that Mike failed his drug test and blackmails him into smoking marijuana to win over a prestigious client.

Episodes 03

“Inside Track”

When the new CEO of a motor company wants to move production overseas, Harvey and Mike try to find a loophole to oust him and persuade one of the company’s most loyal employees (Titus Welliver) to take the job of CEO. Meanwhile, Mike prepares for the Rookie Dinner and tries to convince his friend Trevor (Tom Lipinski) to stop dealing marijuana.

Episodes 04

“Dirty Little Secrets”

Harvey defends Jessica’s ex-husband (Russell Hornsby) from allegations that his ALS medication is causing serious side effects. Meanwhile, Mike is assigned his first solo case, and his secret is almost discovered.

Episodes 05

“Bail Out”

Harvey must choose between closing a lucrative deal and helping his trusted driver (Anand Rajaram) defend against a lawsuit. Meanwhile, Trevor has given up dealing drugs and needs Mike to help him restart his life and escape his past.

Episodes 06

“Tricks of the Trade”

Mike and Harvey work together to defend a woman (Jenny Mollen), who they believe has been falsely accused of insider trading. Mike helps Rachel study for the LSAT, but he struggles to hide the fact that he used to take the LSAT for others.

Episodes 07

“Play the Man”

Mike is pitted against one of Louis’ protégés (Ben Hollingsworth) in a mock trial. Harvey takes on an old rival and romantic interest (Abigail Spencer). Rachel is a witness in the mock trial, and Mike accepts defeat in order to not hurt her.

Episodes 08

“Identity Crisis”

The daughter (Amanda Crew) of a businessman (James Morrison) threatens to reveal Mike’s secret unless he and the firm drop the case they have against her while Harvey tries to fix problems Louis has made for the firm. She turns out to be a skilled hacker, who creates an entry for Mike in Harvard’s computer system tracking graduates, along with attaining a replacement copy of the degree.

Episodes 09

“Tricks of the Trade”

Mike and Harvey work together to defend a woman (Jenny Mollen), who they believe has been falsely accused of insider trading. Mike helps Rachel study for the LSAT, but he struggles to hide the fact that he used to take the LSAT for others.

Episodes 10

“Play the Man”

Mike is pitted against one of Louis’ protégés (Ben Hollingsworth) in a mock trial. Harvey takes on an old rival and romantic interest (Abigail Spencer). Rachel is a witness in the mock trial, and Mike accepts defeat in order to not hurt her.

Episodes 11

“Identity Crisis”

The daughter (Amanda Crew) of a businessman (James Morrison) threatens to reveal Mike’s secret unless he and the firm drop the case they have against her while Harvey tries to fix problems Louis has made for the firm. She turns out to be a skilled hacker, who creates an entry for Mike in Harvard’s computer system tracking graduates, along with attaining a replacement copy of the degree.

Episodes 12

“Identity Crisis”

The daughter (Amanda Crew) of a businessman (James Morrison) threatens to reveal Mike’s secret unless he and the firm drop the case they have against her while Harvey tries to fix problems Louis has made for the firm. She turns out to be a skilled hacker, who creates an entry for Mike in Harvard’s computer system tracking graduates, along with attaining a replacement copy of the degree.