Suits: Season 5
Season 5 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Suits Season 4.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 5 Progress Shield
Denial
Jun 24, 2015
Mike and Rachel's engagement is put on the back burner as Donna leaves Harvey to work for Louis. Harvey is in denial and is confident she will return, but will he be able to handle
Compensation
Jul 1, 2015
Jessica thinks that Harvey is putting out his "Donna anger" on Louis, as an ambitious senior partner tries to take on Harvey's salary. Rachel's dad insists that Mike and Rachel sig
No Refills
Jul 8, 2015
Harvey uses some star power in his conflict with Jack. Robert Zane to co-counsel is brought in by Mike.
No Puedo Hacerlo
Jul 15, 2015
Harvey steps outside his usual area of expertise, in order to take a case from a client who has a special tie to the firm. Mike and Zane work their class-action case together, but
Toe to Toe
Jul 22, 2015
Harvey faces old rival Travis Tanner, who claims to be a changed man, in a case. Harvey's sessions with Agard reveal the influence his past has on his present. Jessica tasks Louis
Privilege
Jul 29, 2015
Harvey reels from Dr. Agard's revelation about the root of his panic attacks and has to make a tough decision in a case that touches a nerve. Mike and Louis take over responsibilit
Hitting Home
Aug 5, 2015
Mike teams with Jack Soloff on a case. Esther Litt returns to P.S.L. in hopes of discreetly solving a problem. Donna and Harvey try to return their friendship to normal.
Mea Culpa
Aug 12, 2015
Jessica does damage control in the wake of Harvey punching Louis, just as Jack Soloff and Daniel Hardman are looking for weaknesses to exploit. Meanwhile, Donna counsels both men o
Uninvited Guests
Aug 19, 2015
Rachel and her mother, Laura Zane, plan for Rachel's dream wedding, but Rachel fears the event may reveal Mike's secret. Meanwhile Daniel Hardman and Jack Soloff make their move ag
Faith
Aug 26, 2015
Jessica and Louis attempt to rally the partners to prevent the takeover attempt by Hardman and Soloff. Mike and Harvey both have to deal with demons from the past as they make pot
Blowback
Jan 27, 2016
Jessica and Harvey have to come up with a defense, even though Mike is guilty. Rachel must come to terms with her family's reaction to the news that her fiancé is not the person he
Live to Fight...
Feb 3, 2016
Mike and Louis must identify an anonymous tipster in order to diffuse a damning piece of evidence. Gibbs isn't just after Mike, she's set her sights on Jessica and Harvey as well.
God's Green Earth
Feb 10, 2016
With time running out before Mike's case goes to trial, Harvey and Mike are at odds over their strategy, and just what lengths they'll go to in order to defeat Gibbs.
Self Defense
Feb 17, 2016
Time is running out before the trial and Mike wants to represent himself. Harvey wants lead and challenges Mike to a showdown. Louis attempts to get Sheila out of the picture for g
Tick Tock
Feb 24, 2016
Louis thinks about Anita Gibbs' offer of immunity. Rachel offers Mike advise on how to win over the people in the courtroom.
25th Hour
Mar 2, 2016
With the judgment just around the corner, it threatens to ruin the lives of the people closest to Mike. Mike makes one last play.