Florrick/Agos takes on the case of an NSA whistleblower, only to learn that the agency has been monitoring the firm as well as Alicia’s personal life. Meanwhile, Diane faces the difficult task of working alongside Louis Canning when he joins Lockhart/Gardner. Also, Alicia goes after the State’s Attorney when he attempts to make Finn a scapegoat in the Jeffrey Grant case.
- Directed by
- Félix Alcalá
- Written by
- Julia Wolfe, Matthew Montoya
Guest stars
Makenzie Vega
Grace Florrick
Zach Grenier
David Lee
Matthew Goode
Finn Polmar
Michael J. Fox
Louis Canning
Chris Noth
Peter Florrick
Chris Butler
Matan Brody
Michael Boatman
Julius Cain
Zach Woods
Jeff Dellinger
Haynes Thigpen
Jonathan Mattis
Michael Kostroff
Charles Froines
Nathan Lane
Clarke Hayden
Michael Cerveris
James Castro
All episodes — Season 5
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S5 E1Everything is Ending
Sep 29, 20137.643 min
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.
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.