The second season, like the first, follows two different timelines. The primary timeline follows Patty, Ellen, and Tom as the firm goes up against an energy company who have engaged in unethical practices. A former lover of Patty's, Daniel Purcell, brings the matter to her attention, but then inexplicably backs out, leaving Patty up against UNR CEO Walter Kendrick and his fierce lawyer Claire Maddox. Meanwhile, Ellen works with the FBI to bring down Patty, while also seeking revenge on Arthur Frobisher for his presumed role in her fiance's death. Ellen is unaware that Patty is suspicious of he
All episodes — Season 2
S2 E1I Lied, Too
Jan 7, 20097.250 min
Fresh off her legal victory over billionaire CEO Arthur Frobisher, Patty is taking a break from the law and pouring her energies into her new charitable foundation. But when Patty receives a call from Daniel Purcell, a man from her past, sh
S2 E2Burn It, Shred It, I Don't Care
Jan 14, 2009750 min
Patty suspects there is more to Daniel Purcell's case than simple murder; Ellen secretly assists the FBI in their attempt to flip Tom Shayes and use him against Patty.
S2 E3I Knew Your Pig
Jan 21, 20097.450 min
Patty begins to suspect Purcell of withholding vital information; Ellen uncovers a decades-old secret from Patty and Purcell's past.
S2 E4Hey! Mr. Pibb!
Jan 28, 20098.450 min
Patty works to clear Daniel in his wife's murder; Ellen and Tom go to West Virginia to gather vital information in the case against Ultima National Resources.
S2 E5I Agree, It Wasn't Funny
Feb 4, 2009850 min
Patty begins to question Ellen's motives for returning to the firm; Patty tries to stop a corporate merger that she thinks is connected to Christine Purcell's murder.
S2 E6A Pretty Girl in a Leotard
Feb 11, 2009850 min
Convinced that she knows who is responsible for Christine's murder, Patty uses the media to wage war; Ellen gets closer in her attempt to link Frobisher to David's murder.
S2 E7New York Sucks
Feb 18, 20097.950 min
Ellen, furious at Patty's new alliance, provides the FBI with a new lead to bring her down.
S2 E8They Had to Tweeze That out of My Kidney
Feb 25, 20098.150 min
As she copes with mounting pressure, Patty begins to unravel Walter Kendrick's energy scheme. Meanwhile, Arthur Frobisher's past will come back to haunt him.
S2 E9You Got Your Prom Date Pregnant
Mar 4, 20097.850 min
As Patty goes on the offensive against the FBI, Ellen discovers troubling news about the investigation. Meanwhile, Patty's husband gets an intriguing offer
S2 E10Uh Oh, Out Come the Skeletons
Mar 11, 2009850 min
As Patty increases the pressure in her case against UNR, the opposition starts to show its cracks; Wes and Ellen's relationship heads in a new direction; the FBI's investigation into Patty takes a shocking turn.
S2 E11London, of Course
Mar 18, 2009850 min
Claire risks everything to oust CEO Walter Kendrick; Ellen discovers a secret about Patty's personal life.
S2 E12Look What He Dug Up This Time
Mar 25, 20098.350 min
Ellen convinces the FBI to radically change their approach in the investigation. Meanwhile, Daniel Purcell reenters Patty's life and becomes critical to her case against UNR.
S2 E13Trust Me
Apr 1, 20098.562 min
Patty goes to extremes to win her case against UNR, as Ellen's season long quest for revenge builds to an explosive conclusion.