Suits

Harvey's efforts to free an innocent man hit a wall when he goes against the new district attorney, who seems more focused on the integrity of the system than justice.

Because today isn't the day you get your conscience cleared.

Let me guess. It was Jason Black's.

Jessica, I don't think you should let Harvey take this case.

This firm? You mean my firm.

Well, if he didn't specifically name me

Prosecutorial misconduct? Buried evidence.

Then he should have gone to trial.

And the two of you saw fit to fight my battles for me?

I texted him and I told him I wasn't interested.

Okay, what? Tell him.

The State advises that we will be seeking the maximum sentence of life in prison.

Okay, I want to start a ritual with you.

But I know better now.

I thought she was talking about school.

No. There was a camisole.

in between picking up the camisole at the precinct

Even if Mr. Specter's assertions were true,

Oh, my goodness. I'm so sorry. Are you okay?

We've got to go. Yes.

They know we don't have anything. Only now, we do.

No, no. Mmm-mmm.

Wrong. It's for me.

And how can you allow him to sit in there while these two other murderers go free?

We got nothing.

Kill her? Well...

What?

You'll never get them that way.

Signed by Patrick Ewing.

Hey, man. I got your message.

Yeah, that's not my department.

And I think you know the lengths he'll go to

Okay. Get dressed. You're coming with me. Go.

Harvey's former mentor turns to him for help when his office comes under investigation. Meanwhile, Jenny suspects Mike may be occupied with more than just his job.

- No, he wasn't. - Yeah, he was.

Westlaw lists him as prosecutor of record

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Price has left his estate, ten companies,

"Donna, by the way,

Well, I'm afraid your father didn't share

And then little Kelsey became the center of his universe.

I was just waiting.

kick the tires, and figure out what it's worth.

Chinese wall.

I wouldn't want.

and it isn't lunch.

I have your back.

You were there. What would you do?

Let's talk about this proposal for Louis.

Yes. But no.

The defense would've used it to let him walk.

Didn't see you. It could've been worse.

Um...

Stop it. She doesn't like it.

A lot.

You're not getting to trial.

But I always planned on ending up at her firm

and we start a new one.

to be printed back later by anyone who has your code?

Gonna buy me a drink before you screw me?

where you get to make the call.

Are you guilty?

He took the bait?

It's my old case, and you buried evidence.

That's all you do.

I think we're good.

Want to know why I'm happy, Louis?

This is cheating.

50%.

You can keep him.

Thank you.

What?

Yeah, that's the problem.

Mike questions the firing of an executive, whom Harvey dismissed at the request of a client.

Oh.

Actually, he's got a stellar record as a Senior VP.

♪ Suits 1x10 ♪ The Shelf Life Original Air Date on August 25, 2011

Absolutely.

Stan Jacobson?

I read this guy's employment records, Harvey.

if you know what I mean.

you guys used to do the background check?

Nice.

For instance, slugging percentage

Yeah, I know how valuable your time is.

You have been committing fraud your entire career.

No one ever questioned it before

Hey, where are you going?

Then who ordered the background check?

That is not a mistake.

Here's what I think is going on.

Now, in light of your recently discovered fraud,

Now what would you like to do?

So it means that they can't share details like that.

Michael Ross of Pearson Hardman.

- Thank you. - And I also left word for Tori.

I wouldn't get caught.

Yeah, Rudy... It's Mike.

When you came to me two years ago in the middle of the night,

I never had a chance with him.

Click on it.

Have good night.

you learn a thing or two, which is good,

But the next time we talk,

so its owners can hide their assets.

Okay, on it.

"Ross999."

Stan, I'm Jessica Pearson.

You really want to know?

in here.

unless you find someone that has the same

Yeah.

Save it. Those the files?

Littleton LLC.

A house you bought with money you stole from this firm.

Why?

Well, it wasn't just me, you know?

An undefeated lawyer's shady tactics keep him one step ahead of Harvey, who must decide if he's willing to compromise his ethics to win the case. Meanwhile, Mike must defend Rachel from accusations of treason. Eric Close, Vincent Laresca, Julie Ann Emery and Pooch Hall guest star.

I didn't have much choice in the matter.

All right, look, I hear what you're saying,

♪ everybody wanna know how it feel ♪

He's my right hand.

- Be careful. - I will.

You don't believe me? Let's call him.

Rumor is we're getting our annual raises early.

It's all in there.

- Why not? - Because he beat them.

See you in an hour.

with something to hide.

Sorry they're late.

All because 30 years ago your clients failed

Ah, this is fun, Harvey.

I came as soon as I got the message.

You cave, everything falls apart.

Nothing, you guys are like two sides of the same coin.

I don't even know why you laughing, Harold.

sent from three days ago.

- Why would you do that to me? - I didn't do anything to you.

Nothing. On paper, Tanner's clean.

At least until Skynet goes active.

people die.

Sure. For one person, me.

Then I'm gonna give you this check for 10 grand.

No.

Because what I can do is I can talk to you.

They're talking about accepting Tanner's lowball offer.

but you're not getting my money.

If Louis wants me gone, I'm gone.

I tapped the phones at Emerson Petroleum.

and then put whipped cream and sugar in it.

I care about Rachel too.

Maybe the only way to get ahead of this guy

I suggest you give them your lunch money

Hey, Louis, how you doing?

Wakefield-Cady offered me a junior partnership

I just needed some numbers, man.

You know what this means?

Even if I were, it wouldn't be just to win this case.

Emotional.

Mike is tasked with reigning in a modern day Robin Hood whose illicit deeds are putting a client's business at risk. Also, Louis must resolve his differences with Harvey to win a case. Amanda Crew and Bruce Altman guest star.

Now, Mr. Perkins,

Your wife, your children, your whole family, disgraced.

Don't let the photo fool you.

Robert, what the hell happened to Perkins?

♪ everybody wanna know how it feel ♪

Losing Perkins is a complication.

that we didn't win because we couldn't work together.

Okay?

We need to hold off on any meeting.

He's not worried. He'd be here himself.

How did you get that? That's classified company data.

Your theory on Perkins is right.

No, he duped all of us.

isn't worth the paper it's printed on.

I grew up sleeping in my mama's car.

You find anything, I'll be in my office.

It's killing you not knowing

then you are lying to yourself.

Anthony Mazlo has been dragging your husband's name

if it weren't for you.

Oh, the same way that you shared your game plan with me?

I must say I was, uh, really impressed

You don't really seem that worried about this.

Yeah. It's easy.

You are.

You're my lawyer. This is a legal problem.

Send Inez in here, please.

to take our settlement offer.

Now you're exposed because of what he did.

I'm taking the offer to Lucille myself.

Now sit down with me, and let's deal with this.

Company that's trying to make amends for what it did.

- Take your time. - Done.

Harvey, bring in Louis.

Listen, I respect you.

First just stand over there.

How can you be sure?

to the same exact amount of money

You know, I've been to many places.

I don't have to answer that.

If Lucille doesn't get her money back today,

because you're so good. And I really mean it.

I didn't do that.

It's mock trial time at Pearson Hardman as Mike faces off against Louis' protege Devon. But the tension between Mike and Rachel threatens to torpedo his case. Abigail Spencer guest stars.

That's right, Louis. In high school, college,

What if the lawyer doesn't have an ego complex?

Oh, hey, Mike.

Does he always like to be late? She.

Just a happy new couple.

He must have misunderstood.

So, he's a passionate guy.

You know...

On what grounds?

So, I'm going to allow it.

Type up the deal points. I got her to cave.

And there's only two types. Winners and losers.

Are you... No, no, no. It's okay. No, no. You don't have to cry.

Disappeared. I haven't talked to you in forever.

I don't really have anybody I can talk to about it.

I don't think you understand how high maintenance this place is.

You hid something from me in the negotiation.

Wait. You want Debeque to sell his best hotels?

Right.

They don't know the complexity it takes

We're just going to have a conversation about your job, okay?

Thank you.

And they'll do anything to get back.

Your coworkers were promoted and your boss was calling you mediocre.

Not qualities we're looking for at Pearson Hardman.

All right? I weighed the pros and the cons and I decided

I call it like I see it.

Save the pout. You were head of law review.

Come on. We're still friends.

Harvey and Mike work to save a woman wrongly accused of insider trading. Mike helps Rachel study for the LSAT, only to find out she is on the brink of discovering his closely guarded secret.

You know, my father was a teacher.

Thanks.

♪ get another piece of pie for your wife ♪

You know, I just-- I listened to her, that's all.

Bradley, let me inform you

And you said innocent people don't run.

Oh, I slept like a baby.

what a careless idiot he really is, right?

remind me to be irritated with you for not billing more

Did we go to the steakhouse that night?

you're telling me the truth, right?

Me.

Tip sheets have expired.

As for the other stuff,

You need a lower register.

That's easier said than done.

so they kept giving me achievement tests

Burt Kimball's coming to see me.

He's very protective of the firm.

Okay. So how do we get them?

♪ ♪

to get you a nipple.

Money!

Ohh!

♪ ♪

Remind me to have Donna get you a spare key.

Scott? How are you, man?

Well, I'm getting there,

then why didn't you fight this harder?

Just don't tell her my name.

as she thinks he is.

No, I'm good.

Lunardi pharmaceuticals in their fda approval proceedings.

he handed out one tip sheet different from all the others,

No, Burt, I'm the lawyer for Morello asset management.

One day, I confronted the kid's father.

Oh, Gabby, I wanted to give you something.

That was the most brilliant portrayal

But that doesn't always mean

Oh, those tickets aren't for you and me.

Mike's life becomes complicated when an old friend reappears and needs his help. Harvey must decide between closing a multi-million dollar deal and helping his trusted driver defend himself against a law suit.

You don't happen to know any good lawyers, do you?

I'm late for a meeting.

Would you care to join me?

Your mother made them for you by hand.

She'd tell me everything was going to be alright.

Oh, what a shock. You can't keep girls' names straight in your head.

Dude, I think we just found him a new nickname.

Yeah. Let's hang out tomorrow night.

This is a matter for insurance.

You know, I think you've seen way too many reruns of Ally McBeal.

I did it to assure myself that you can handle a heavier workload.

and I'm going to tell him that I want to sell the whole business.

For one thing, she'd never agree to it.

I read lips. I know body language.

Oh, yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Uh, four more. TREVOR: Yeah.

Next year, $350,000.

I am. But I'm taking this on its merits.

Stop playing with me. What was that about back there?

Pro bono enhances a firm's image.

Was it the friend who almost got you busted for drug trafficking?

I'm sorry. I'm really terrible with direction.

How the hell did that happen?

He found it and tracked me down.

Oh, that's great.

So, I scrimped and I saved

Privileged. Inflammatory.

These things never start on time.

That goes for you, too, Judge.

That photo is a screen-shot taken from my firm's security video.

And my retainer agreement requires a down payment of $10,000.

Harvey's not my friend. Trust me.

Harvey and Jessica's relationship is tested when Harvey defends someone from her past. Also, Louis assigns Mike his first solo case, a pro bono that has him itching for a win.

That's a bad move. We may make money

Quentin is expecting you tomorrow.

- You forgot this last night. - I didn't forget that.

But when their ex-wives are also my managing partner,

he started seeing one of his research consultants.

I don't have any brothers or sisters.

You're gonna do what every lawyer threatens to do.

Then I assume you know Lou gehrig was a bad man.

She just does it with a little less charm than I do.

they'll think of it as a death sentence.

New York housing code, sub-chapter two, article four

- No. - You walked in there naked?

Look, we can sit here and posture

What your child fails to understand is that

you're out of your mind.

Church wants to play, we play.

So you think you'll look like a boy scout

Who's picking on you now, Mikey? Mom and dad are fighting.

the first time I drove one, and I'm still here, aren't I?

Why hasn't he paid, counselor?

- The-- Uh... - Checks, in escrow.

I get it, I lost. I'm sorry.

Most mornings, I can make it out of the chair

I mean, what Quentin's done here is nothing short of miraculous.

He's recycling plaintiffs. That's very green of you.

Thank you, your honor.

that you think he is?

I'm sorry.

How does one lose in housing court?

and they all used to be rent-controlled,

Hi, there. My wife and I

Is there a problem?

So in love, so in love. Yes, we are.

Now I'm sorry.

Thanks.

So why are we drinking?

We're just trying to establish your credentials

See what, exactly?

She was throwing you under the bus.

keep the drug alive under a different corporate umbrella.

I tracked down 15 former tenants

We need more.

Ladies and gentlemen,

I can't really open it. I can't hold anything,

He can't if he gives you what you're asking.

Hello, Vivien. Hello.

What are you talking about?

Jessica hopes Harvey's promotion will reign him in, but when a crisis arises with the first client he brought into the firm, Harvey goes rogue trying to fix it.

You're still upset about our labor negotiations.

Okay, I have no idea what you're talking about.

for the ground underneath the flagship factory.

So? What are you gonna do?

What? It's 7:15...

7:45. Nice of you to show up.

- Rookie. Yes. - That's right.

And why would that require you to look at the bylaws?

By the way, for when it is due.

I wrote those bylaws myself. He's CEO.

while drafting those bylaws a dozen years ago

I came into the league a sophomore.

You see that guy over there by the fax?

You start behind the eight ball,

Well, no, don't make me remind you

that my boyfriend is selling weed protecting me?

This is what was holding up your due diligence.

So, Michael, this has been fun.

You fail, we'll get fired.

Yeah, I'm supposed to do a lot of things.

I'm just gonna use it as legal cover

is for you to challenge him as CEO.

It's never gonna work.

What's your engine design philosophy?

Late? I'm not late.

That's what I'm talking about.

Means having the courage to try it.

Driver, taketh me to Williamsburg.

Is that what you came here to tell me?

Better. I'm taking a big risk on him.

and it'll hurt his when you challenge him for CEO.

I was voted in today at noon.

Well, it didn't. What do you want me to do about it?

That trumps the "who's the client" part.

You mean the firm looks great.

You're right. I'm sorry.

Good to meet you.

on that proper notice exception.

Just so you know, I took the liberty

I did it for the firm.

Mike has an ethical dilemma when Louis forces him to make a decision that could hurt his relationship with Harvey. Elsewhere, Harvey's past comes back to haunt him during a case.

Get another piece of pie for your wife

The patent thing is the only piece of paper

Congratulations.

not one of them would have caught that.

but I really didn't mean it that way.

I suggest you get on the phone, call the patent office,

Another outburst like that, and you will be escorted out.

I have a solid argument for any reasonable judge to grant my injunction.

Yes, exactly.

And that means when Harvey is not here,

No, I'm good.

Yeah. The Premiere Fantasy Sports guy, right? That's him.

And when the next judge sees all the facts,

To prevent her from taking me for half of everything I own.

But on the other hand, you kind of seem his type.

Relax. I'm not offended.

All right. Who placed sixth in passing yards last year?

Oh, God. Thank you.

He didn't give you the speech about the ponies, did he?

Wait. You let him down?

That's half what we spent developing the prototype.

He didn't have to tell me. I read it on his face.

It's not so different than asking someone out for drinks, is it?

and, uh, you told me that I couldn't sit at the adult table.

I said I'm sorry, and I meant it.

New business is hard.

I mean, the other guy I was with, he was too nice.

Which means the whole world will have access to my designs.

and then have me investigated?

Harvey throws Mike his first case, a ''pro bono'' sexual harassment suit involving a CEO. But will Mike's need to raise twenty-five thousand dollars and his ''bad influence'' best friend get in his way? If Harvey is going to stay on top of his game, he'll have to keep Mike motivated and honest.

I take on real software projects. I have clients

By the way, I've set up a meeting

I could make you breakfast.

and, "Louis, you can only handle this."

Louis, this is how it is.

You can do this.

Why don't you have a seat here?

Including the deviation of the agent from his path,

Okay, look. This is all pretty fascinating stuff,

I'm inclined to give you a shot

Uh, Eduardo Fernandez,

that I will somehow be blown away by his dazzling degree.

And you know, Gerald might have forgiven the lying

I mean, I'm just putting mine back up next to yours.

order in dinner, see, other stuff like that.

Listen, being a lawyer is like being a doctor.

Oh, yes, I can. And I just did.

Watching SportsCenter.

Chinese.

I just... I don't know what it is. I can't take tests.

Other than her story, the plaintiff doesn't have one piece of evidence.

I wouldn't trust you as far as I can throw you, Your Honor.

These are the most exclusive, and we move down in price as you head to the door.

You know what nobody likes? Hmm?

Trade her your preferred shares,

Have you ever heard of this woman? Joanna Webster?

What happened with the witness?

I gave you a shot at the mail room, led you up the ranks,

Got it. Make her tell you everything.

So, in 1993, then, you were not arrested for stealing

I need you to testify on Friday and keep this case alive.

Oh, and you don't give a damn about the client. Right.

And you were never harassed by Mr. Hunt.

Phone records with Joanna Webster prior to her testimony.