Season 3, Episode 6

Affairs of State

7.2/ 10October 30, 201143 min

While Alicia wades through diplomatic loopholes to defend a Taiwanese national, Eli is approached by his ex-wife to vet her for a possible political campaign.

Directed by
Dean Parisot
Written by
Corinne Brinkerhoff

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    A New Day

    Sep 25, 20117.443 min

    While the staff at Lockhart/Gardner adjust to new realities and relationships, Alicia must put aside distractions in her personal life to defend a Muslim student accused of murdering a Jewish classmate.

  2. S3 E2

    The Death Zone

    Oct 2, 20117.543 min

    Alicia discovers she must become an expert on English law when a libel case she wins involving a businessman from Britain becomes an international matter after it is retried and transferred to a court in England via satellite.

  3. S3 E3

    Get a Room

    Oct 9, 20117.343 min

    Alicia and Will go toe-to-toe with his ex during a court-ordered mediation, while Eli and Diane clash over the best way to handle a dairy company’s PR disaster.

  4. S3 E4

    Feeding the Rat

    Oct 16, 20117.543 min

    Alicia takes a pro bono case in which a witness quickly becomes the prime suspect. Meanwhile, Will and Diane plot the firm’s direction and their futures.

  5. S3 E5

    Marthas and Caitlins

    Oct 23, 20117.243 min

    When Alicia's key witness commits suicide, she must turn to the only person whose testimony can salvage her case: Colin Sweeney. Meanwhile, Eli makes big moves on Peter's behalf.

  6. S3 E7

    Executive Order 13224

    Nov 6, 20117.843 min

    Alicia worries that she will break confidentiality when the Treasury Department forces her to report on her latest client, while Peter reluctantly digs into Will's past transgressions.