Suits: Season 1

2011 · 12 episodes · ★ 7.6

What Season 1 of Suits

Harvey Specter is a Manhattan lawyer known for winning every case, even if he sometimes bends the rules. When he needs an associate at Pearson Hardman, he hires Mike Ross, a young man with a photographic memory who dropped out of college and never studied law. Mike hides his secret while the two of them win cases together. Jessica tries to rein in Harvey's shortcuts, and Louis pressures Mike with an ethical dilemma. Mike also helps Rachel prepare for the LSAT. Every case tests the relationship between the star lawyer and his associate, who fears someone will uncover the truth about his past.

12episodes

Jun 23, 2011released

Sep 8, 2011last episode

9.1 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 Pilot
Jun 23, 2011 · 81 min · ★ 8.1
A "closer" for one of New York City's most successful law firms decides to hire an aloof genius who has passed the bar but never went to law school as his associate.
Directing: Kevin Bray · Writing: Aaron Korsh · Starring: Dagmara Dominczyk, Kristen Bush, John Dossett, John Bedford Lloyd
1x02 Errors and Omissions
Jun 30, 2011 · 43 min · ★ 7.6
Mike has an ethical dilemma when Louis forces him to make a decision that could hurt his relationship with Harvey. Elsewhere, Harvey's past comes back to haunt him during a case.
Directing: John Scott · Writing: Sean Jablonski · Starring: Currie Graham, Eric Ladin, John Boyd, Nazanin Boniadi
1x03 Inside Track
Jul 7, 2011 · 42 min · ★ 7.3
Jessica hopes Harvey's promotion will reign him in, but when a crisis arises with the first client he brought into the firm, Harvey goes rogue trying to fix it.
Directed by Kevin Bray · Written by Aaron Korsh · Starring Titus Welliver, Tom Lipinski, Vanessa Ray, Rebecca Schull
1x04 Dirty Little Secrets
Jul 14, 2011 · 43 min · ★ 7.6
Harvey and Jessica's relationship is tested when Harvey defends someone from her past. Also, Louis assigns Mike his first solo case, a pro bono that has him itching for a win.
Directed by Dennie Gordon · Written by Jon Cowan · Starring Russell Hornsby, Christina Chang, Sharon Leal, Anthony Starke
1x05 Bail Out
Jul 21, 2011 · 42 min · ★ 7.3
Mike's life becomes complicated when an old friend reappears and needs his help. Harvey must decide between closing a multi-million dollar deal and helping his trusted driver defend himself against a law suit.
Directing: Kate Woods · Writing: Ethan Drogin · Starring: Tom Lipinski, Julian DeZotti, Harvey Atkin, José Zúñiga
1x06 Tricks of the Trade
Jul 28, 2011 · 42 min · ★ 7.4
Harvey and Mike work to save a woman wrongly accused of insider trading. Mike helps Rachel study for the LSAT, only to find out she is on the brink of discovering his closely guarded secret.
Directing: Terry McDonough · Writing: Rick Muirragui · Starring: Tracie Thoms, Jenny Mollen, JR Bourne, Jeananne Goossen
1x07 Play the Man
Aug 4, 2011 · 42 min · ★ 7.7
Mike takes on Louis' protégé during a mock trial, but his conflict with Rachel could hurt his chances of winning. Elsewhere, Harvey works on a merger between two hotel chains, but his past with the opposing counsel complicates matters.
Directed by Tim Matheson · Written by Erica Lipez · Starring Benjamin Hollingsworth, Vanessa Ray, Max Topplin, Abigail Spencer
1x08 Identity Crisis
Aug 11, 2011 · 43 min · ★ 7.3
Mike is tasked with reigning in a modern day Robin Hood whose illicit deeds are putting a client's business at risk. Also, Louis must resolve his differences with Harvey to win a case. Amanda Crew and Bruce Altman guest star.
Directing: Norberto Barba · Writing: Ethan Drogin · Starring: Paula Newsome, Amanda Crew, Bruce Altman, Vanessa Ray
1x09 Undefeated
Aug 18, 2011 · 42 min · ★ 7.7
Harvey meets his match in a cocky opposing counsel in a class action lawsuit, and Mike unknowingly helps frame Rachel as a traitor to the firm.
Directed by Félix Alcalá · Written by Rick Muirragui · Starring Pooch Hall, Julie Ann Emery, Eric Close, David Reale
1x10 Shelf Life
Aug 25, 2011 · 42 min · ★ 7.6
Harvey must fire an accountant for falsifying his credentials, but Mike finds a more sinister motive for his termination and becomes concerned about his own employment. Meanwhile, Louis thinks he's found his future wife.
Directed by Jennifer Getzinger · Written by Sean Jablonski · Starring Andrea Parker, John Billingsley, Vanessa Ray, Ben Lewis
1x11 Rules of the Game
Sep 1, 2011 · 42 min · ★ 7.6
Harvey's former mentor turns to him for help when his office comes under investigation. Meanwhile, Jenny suspects Mike may be occupied with more than just his job.
Directing: Michael Smith · Writing: Jon Cowan · Starring: Alicia Coppola, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Neil Brown Jr., Vanessa Ray
1x12 Dog Fight Season Finale
Sep 8, 2011 · 42 min · ★ 8.0
Harvey's efforts to free an innocent man hit a wall when he goes against the new district attorney, who seems more focused on the integrity of the system than justice.
Directed by Kevin Bray · Written by Aaron Korsh · Starring Chi McBride, Neil Brown Jr., Chad Connell, Morgan Kelly