Alicia must focus on the firm’s efforts to prevent the execution of a convicted murderer while she secretly plans her exit from the firm with Cary. Meanwhile, Eli helps Peter assemble his staff in the governor’s office.
- Directed by
- Robert King
- Written by
- Robert King, Michelle King
Guest stars
Josh Charles
Will Gardner
Makenzie Vega
Grace Florrick
Zach Grenier
David Lee
Graham Phillips
Zach Florrick
Melissa George
Marilyn Garbanza
Chris Noth
Peter Florrick
Maddie Corman
Leslie Munn
Renée Elise Goldsberry
Geneva Pine
Jess Weixler
Robyn Burdine
Ben Rappaport
Carey Zepps
Malik Yoba
Eddie Fornum
Michael Pemberton
Warden Robert Barkin
All episodes — Season 5
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S5 E2The Bit Bucket
Oct 6, 20137.343 min
Alicia and Cary sue the NSA on behalf of search engine Chumhum, unaware that Lockhart/Gardner’s connection to a former client has resulted in the spy agency monitoring the firm’s communications. Meanwhile, Alicia’s mom takes steps to suppor
S5 E3A Precious Commodity
Oct 13, 20137.643 min
Will makes Alicia a stunning offer which causes her to reconsider her plans to leave the firm. Also, the partners take action when Diane’s Supreme Court candidacy puts her at odds with her colleagues.
S5 E4Outside the Bubble
Oct 20, 20137.743 min
Alicia tries to obtain Lockhart/Gardner files as she prepares to exit the firm; faced with a sexual harassment lawsuit, the firm hires Elsbeth Tascioni.
S5 E5Hitting the Fan
Oct 27, 20138.843 min
A desperate battle to retain clients begins when Cary and Alicia's plan to leave the firm is exposed.
S5 E6The Next Day
Nov 3, 20137.843 min
Alicia and Cary represent a client who changed firms and Will and Diane delay turning over the case files; Marilyn tries to give advice to Alicia.
S5 E7The Next Week
Nov 10, 20137.643 min
Zach makes a discovery that leads Alicia and Cary to believe that the Lockhart/Gardner firm is spying on them; Will helps one of Alicia's former clients; Clarke Hayden (Nathan Lane) offers financial advice to Florrick/Agos.