Alicia manages the fallout when her client's insensitive statements to the press threaten the fate of a multi-billion dollar merger. Meanwhile, Diane faces a potential conflict of interest when she and Louis Canning are on opposite sides of a class action suit involving a pharmaceutical company. Also, Eli learns the truth about Alicia and Peter's relationship.
- Directed by
- Rosemary Rodriguez
- Written by
- Ted Humphrey
Guest stars
Makenzie Vega
Grace Florrick
Zach Grenier
David Lee
Graham Phillips
Zach Florrick
Matthew Goode
Finn Polmar
Michael J. Fox
Louis Canning
Jill Hennessy
Rayna Hecht
Jerry Adler
Howard Lyman
David Fonteno
Judge Robert Parks
- K
Katie Paxton
Lauren Lytton
Chris Noth
Peter Florrick
Anne Lange
Fund manager
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.