Suits
Suitshad 134 episodes across nine seasons , some of which laid out the foundation for the show ’s succeeder . WhileSuitsrecently became a streaming hitand brokeThe Office ’s record for most stream minutes in a yr , the effectual drama was already very successful during its original run . Suitswas on the strain from 2011 to 2019 , during which the show reinvented itself a couple of times . Jessica Pearson move to Chicagoand Mike and Rachel starting a clinic in Seattle were only some of the major events that changedSuitsforever .
Some things fall out inevery episode ofSuits , such as the character lying to each other or Harvey doing something that should get him disbar or in jail . That is why the good episode ofSuitswere the ones that broke the show ’s formula . That say , not all ofSuits ’ great episodeshad major implication for the rest period of the show . Likewise , a few not - so - great episodes ended up being more crucial than we suppose in the farsighted term .
15Season 1, Episode 1, “Pilot”
Harvey Specter Meets Mike Ross
WhileSuitschanged a lotafter the fender , it is difficult not to list the show ’s first installment as one of its most important – and not just because it was the first . Many of the defining aspects ofSuitswere introduce or at least teased in the first episode , including but not limited to Harvey ’s reckless behavior , Louis ’ ambitions , Jessica ’s strong leadership , and the likely relationship between Mike and Rachel . A 90 - arcminute premiere , suit ’ first episode highlight howHarvey and Mikecome from very dissimilar universe before they meet in the midriff during the most bizarre job interview of all time .
14Season 1, Episode 12, “Dog Fight”
We Learn More About Harvey’s Past
Suitsseason 1 was very episodical , with Mike and Harvey working on a standalone face that would have small to no repercussion for the rest of the show every hebdomad . One noteworthy elision was “ Dog Fight , ” during which Harvey is sample to get an sinless humankind out of prison . The twist is that Harvey was the one who put in there in the first topographic point during his fourth dimension working for Cameron Dennis as Assistant District Attorney . “Dog Fight ” is the first clock time we substantially learn more about Harvey ’s past before Pearson Harvey , particularly what make him to pass on public serve .
13Season 2, Episode 1, “She Knows”
Jessica Finds Out The Truth
Suitsseason 1 terminate on a monolithic cliffhanger – Trevor get out Mike is catch some Z’s with his ex - girlfriend and decides to expose Mike ’s secret . Trevor blend in to Jessica to tell her everything , yet we never get to se the conversation . Suitsseason 2 opens with Mike and Jessica having dinner party , which was not at all what people were expecting to see after that season 1 cliffhanger . We then hear thatJessica is cautiously calculating what her next whole step will benow that she know Harvey brought fraud into the house . Jessica ’s decision not to terminate Mike would have longstanding reverberation .
12Season 2, Episode 16, “War”
Mike Tells Rachel The Truth
Suitsseason 2 opened with Jessica learning the trueness about Mike and ended with another character finding out his enigma , Rachel . After class of working as a legal assistant at Pearson and failing to get to police school , Rachel still had not given up and want to pursue Harvard . Her complicated human relationship with Mike seemed to be at a point of no comeback , specially because Mike was keeping a closed book from her . The episode cease with Mike finally narrate Rachel the truth , after which they make out in the archive room . “ War ” is when Mike and Rachel sincerely become something serious .
11Season 3, Episode 8, “Endgame”
The Conclusion To The Ava Hessington Arc
The first half ofSuitsseason 3 was all about the Ava Hessington case . A long - time friend of Darby , Ava Hessington appeared to be guilty of bribe and murder , yet Harvey had to fight down her . No longer trusting Jessica after she adjudicate to unify with Darby , Harvey contract out a deal to get his name on the room access and hers out . However , Harvey later realized Darby and his allies could not be confide , especially Stephen . “Endgame ” is the culmination of one ofSuits ’ good arcsand confirms that Harvey and Jessica will always have each other ’s back .
10Season 3, Episode 16, “No Way Out”
Mike Ross Is Arrested (But Not For Fraud)
Mike Ross is arrested at the end ofSuitsseason 3 , but not for the crime we ’ve always feared he would . Eric Woodall had made a name for himself at the SEC rifle after dirty attorney , and his next target were now Harvey Specter and Mike Ross . believe they had conspire and bribery attestator during the Ava Hessignton case , Woodwall set up a trap for Mike and Harold,“No Way Out ” is one of the most intenseSuitsepisodes and foreground how Mike would always have a target behind his back . This cause him to leave the firm in season 4 .
9Season 4, Episode 7, “We’re Done”
Mike Breaks Up With Rachel
Suitsseason 4 put Mike and Harvey on opposite sides during the Logan Sanders operation , but that was not the only challenge Mike had to face . In “ We ’re Done , ” Mike learns that Rachel kissed Logan Sanders , with whom she had an affair a few year ago . Mike and Rachel were exit together by then , but after larn what happen , Mike decides to leave . Between his fail unexampled life history and his relationship with Rachel falling apart , “ We ’re Done ” was a major turn point for Mike Ross . Mike and Rachel eventually receive back together , butthis remained one ofSuits ’ most controversial storyline .
8Season 4, Episode 10, “This Is Rome”
Mike Makes A Huge Mistake
Louis Litt was terminate after telling Jessica and Harvey of his arrangement with Forstman , which could peril the entire house . The fact that Jessica would not allow Louis to take certain client with him make some animus between him and the firm , although it seemed like Pearson Specter had the upper hired hand . However , at the end of the episode , Mike pee a error when not recognizing an object every Harvey pupil with his alleged grades should have . This is whenLouis find out the truth about Mike and uses it to return to the firm , this sentence as a name partner .
7Season 5, Episode 1, “Denial”
Harvey Is Dealing With Panic Attacks
Louis and Mike worked things out during the rest of season 4 . Additionally , Donna and Louis became friends again , with Donna later becoming Louis ’ secretary after Norma died . Donna believed she needed to outdistance herself from Harvey , which Harvey only dissemble to assume well . Between terror plan of attack and seeing a healer , Donna work for Louis had a huge encroachment on Harvey . “Denial ” was the first clock time Harvey partially acknowledged his tactual sensation to someone else – his therapist – which is why this was such an important installment . Harvey ’s graphic symbol continue to get deconstructed throughout the time of year .
6Season 5, Episode 10, “Faith”
Mike Ross’ Secret Gets Out
Suitsseason 5 could have been the remainder of the show , except for the monolithic cliffhanger at the oddment . Harvey and Jessica managed to survive Daniel Hardman ’s surety takeover , which had been the independent threat of the season . Mike , who was planning his man and wife with Rachel , had finally made a decision regarding his future at the firm . Everyone seemed to be getting their jubilantly ever after until , at the ending of the episode , the police showed up atPearson Specter Littand stop Mike Ross for fraud . Mike ’s closed book had been scupper , and the most importantSuitsarc had begun .
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