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Gregory Tricked Mike Into Proofreading The Bainbridge Briefs

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At Pearson Hardman, Mike visits Rachel seeking her assistance in filing a patent, but she denies him access to her office. In the break room, Mike encounters Gregory Boone, who discloses his knowledge of filing a patent claim, sparking an idea in Mike's mind. Later, Rachel approaches Mike's workspace, but he makes her wait in return for her lack of support with the patent claim. Mike reveals that he struck a deal with Gregory to handle the claim, but in exchange, he must proofread the Bainbridge briefs for him. Rachel, with a slight smile, informs Mike that Gregory labeled him "a sucker" and had asked her to give him a key card to the Pearson Hardman print room. Curious, Mike enters the print room only to discover that the Bainbridge briefs consist of thousands of pages, confirming Gregory's assessment. The following day, Mike updates his superior, Harvey, that he spent the entire night proofreading the Bainbridge briefs. Harvey expresses concern over the ...

Season 1 Episode 11 - Rules of the Game

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When Harvey's previous teacher faces an investigation into his workplace, he seeks help from his former student. Meanwhile, Mike and Louis attempt to resolve conflicts within a wealthy individual's family while managing their estate affairs. Additionally, Jenny expresses concern that Mike is keeping something hidden. Jenny begins to question Mike about his relationship with Rachel after Louis hints that something is going on between them. Despite Mike's insistence that they are just friends, Jenny suggests going on a double date with Rachel so she can get to know her better and start a friendly relationship. Mike reluctantly agrees. On their way to the office, Harvey spots his former colleague Cameron Dennis and introduces him to Mike, mentioning that Cameron was his mentor when he worked at the District Attorney's office. Cameron invites Harvey to dinner to catch up. At the office, Mike and Rachel try to uncover Harvey's past as a prosecutor while working with ...

Season 1 Episode 10 - The Shelf Life

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Harvey is forced to fire an accountant, Stan Jacobson, for falsifying his credentials. However, Mike suspects there is a hidden motive behind Stan's termination, which raises concerns about his own job security. Meanwhile, Louis believes he has found his future wife. Harvey and Mike are tasked with firing Stan Jacobson, a Senior Vice President at Dreibach Accounting, who has been working for nine years with a fake diploma. Mike sees himself in Stan and faces a difficult choice. At the office, Mike and Rachel's relationship becomes more complicated, while Louis poses a potential threat to Jenny and Mike's relationship. Mike and Harvey discover that Stan's termination was at the request of Tori, the CEO of Dreibach Accounting, who discovered his fraudulent qualifications. Stan admits that he did attend college but couldn't afford to graduate. Mike points out that Tori knew about the fraud for five years but ignored it because Stan was making the firm money. Furthe...

Season 1 Episode 9 - Undefeated

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In this episode, Harvey faces a formidable opponent, Travis Tanner, an undefeated lawyer from the Clyde-MacPhee law firm in Boston. Tanner is brought in to help Emerson Petroleum win its lawsuit against the firm. He taunts Harvey by referencing a shoulder injury that prevented him from playing in a high school baseball championship. Meanwhile, within Pearson Hardman, a leak of a confidential witness list leads to suspicions of a mutiny, and Mike takes it upon himself to uncover the culprit while also assisting Harvey. While the courtroom battle takes center stage, there is an underlying plot of a potential rebellion within Pearson Hardman. An associate leaks the witness list to rival firm Wakefield-Cady, prompting Mike to investigate. The scene between Mike and the IT guy, Benjamin, showcases Mike's eidetic memory as he discovers that Rachel was framed by a first-year associate named Jimmy. Mike's revelation leaves Benjamin shocked. It's a small victory for Mike in this...

Season 1 Episode 8 - Identity Crisis

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In this episode, Mike faces a threat from the daughter of a businessman who blackmails him to drop the case against her father. Meanwhile, Harvey attempts to resolve the problems caused by Louis's actions. Also, Harvey and Louis find themselves in conflict when their star witness dies unexpectedly. Harvey and Louis are collaborating on a case involving the misappropriation of funds by a financial manager, who jeopardized the financial projects of their client. Harvey keeps his plan a secret from Louis, but when it's time to depose a key individual with knowledge of the case, Louis intervenes forcefully, leading to the man's untimely death. Now, they must start over, but Louis continues to create obstacles.  Meanwhile, Mike is assigned to investigate the disappearance of a client's money and discovers that the client's rebellious daughter is responsible. Mike confronts her, insisting she return the money. In retaliation, she threatens to expose Mike's secret ...

Season 1 Episode 7 - Play The Man

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Mike finds himself in a mock trial against Kyle Durant, one of Louis' protégés, while Harvey faces off against his old adversary Dana Scott. Both Mike and Louis confront legal challenges that could potentially be resolved through compromise, but their opponents attempt to exploit the situation. Mike's predicament revolves around a mock trial for associates, where Jessica acts as the presiding judge, a tradition within the firm. The scene begins with Mike nearly colliding with Rachel while riding his bike. She reassures him that she won't expose his cheating and advises him not to continue the charade. Upon entering the office, they find it deserted, and Rachel comments on Mike's forgetfulness. Meanwhile, Harvey meets with his client, Jones, and informs him about the potential merger with Vega. Mike and Rachel discover that a Mock Trial is taking place, organized by Louis, who assigns Mike and Kyle as opponents.  Louis reveals that Kyle has been the Mock Trial champi...

Season 1 Episode 6 - Tricks of the Trade

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Mike and Harvey collaborate to provide legal defense for a woman they believe has been unjustly charged with engaging in insider trading. Simultaneously, Mike faces the challenge of concealing his secret from Rachel as he offers to assist her in preparing for her law school entrance exam. Harvey Specter engages in negotiations at the Department of Justice's office with Becky, a judge he knows from his previous job, regarding his clients Burt Kimball and Dean Morello, as well as the accused employee Gabby Stone, who is suspected of insider trading. They work towards a deal that will clear Harvey's clients, with Gabby having to agree to certain terms. Harvey allows Mike Ross to observe the meeting with the client and DOJ representatives, cautioning him to keep a low profile.  In the conference room, the details of the case unfold. Gabby Stone, a trader at Harvey's clients' company, allegedly made a significant stock purchase before FDA approval, resulting in a subst...

Season 1 Episode 5 - Bail Out

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Mike receives a visit from his old friend Trevor, who once again requires assistance. Meanwhile, Harvey faces a difficult decision between finalizing a highly profitable deal or supporting his loyal driver in a legal battle. In the fifth episode of the first season of Suits, titled "Bail Out," tensions rise as Harvey and Mike face challenging situations both inside and outside the firm. The episode begins with Harvey working on a high-stakes deal to secure a bailout for a failing company. However, he finds himself torn when his trusted driver, Terry, becomes embroiled in a lawsuit. Terry seeks Harvey's help to defend himself against the allegations. Meanwhile, Mike's photographic memory and quick thinking come in handy as he continues to impress the firm's partners. However, his secret of not having a law degree is almost discovered, adding to the pressure he faces in maintaining his façade. As Harvey grapples with the dilemma of choosing between the lucra...

Season 1 Episode 4 - Dirty Little Secrets

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Harvey provides legal representation for Quentin Sainz, Jessica's ex-husband, while Mike is entrusted with his inaugural independent case. Meanwhile, Mike's hidden secret comes perilously close to being exposed. Harvey finds himself defending Quentin Sainz, Jessica's ex-husband, while Mike tackles his first solo case. In a Harvard trivia game among colleagues, Mike is narrowly leading against his rival, Seth Keller. However, during a critical question about a Harvard Law dormitory tradition, Mike falters, allowing Seth to claim victory. Mike challenges Seth's answer to another question about Harvard Law graduates on the Supreme Court, pointing out that there are actually six, including Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Mike's precision wins him the game. Despite his triumph, Mike becomes uneasy about Louis potentially knowing his secret and confides in Harvey, who dismisses the concern. Harvey notices Jessica embracing Quentin in her office and deduces that she has taken on ...

Season 1 Episode 3 - Inside Track

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Harvey and Mike undertake the task of identifying a legal loophole to remove the recently appointed CEO of a motor company. Simultaneously, they aim to persuade one of the company's dedicated employees to assume the role of CEO. Meanwhile, Mike takes charge of organizing the Rookie Dinner and contemplates assisting Trevor with his predicament. Harvey and Mike assist Dominic in preparing for his speech in the conference room. However, an argument erupts between Harvey and Dominic, prompting Harvey to leave Dominic in Mike's care. Mike engages in a conversation with Dominic about engines, leading to a strong statement for Dominic's speech. Later that night, Mike and Rachel bond over dinner at a restaurant where Rachel suggests conducting taste tests for Mike's rookie dinner. They acknowledge their different upbringings, with Mike coming from a modest background and Rachel from a wealthy one. Rachel advises Mike to explore new experiences to take his mind off work. Je...

Season 1 Episode 2 - Errors and Omissions

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Episode 2 of Suits' first season, titled "Errors and Omissions," delves deeper into the intriguing world of high-stakes law and the fascinating dynamics between the show's central characters, Mike Ross and Harvey Specter.  Mike is playing air hockey with Wyatt, a client, and has lost four consecutive games. Harvey approaches them and informs Wyatt that investors have arrived, urging him to prepare for a meeting in the conference room. Wyatt initially panics when he can't find the $20 million prototype for a satellite phone he developed, but Harvey calmly retrieves it from Wyatt's pocket.  As the investors arrive, they head towards the conference room, and Harvey briefs Wyatt on what to say. Mike tries to follow them, but Harvey denies him access, stating that Mike hasn't earned the privilege yet, and asks him to return to the office and file a patent for the prototype. Mike seeks Rachel's help at Pearson Hardman, but she rejects him. In the bre...

Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot

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"Pilot" is the first episode of both the first season of Suits and the entire series. It made its initial broadcast on June 23, 2011, captivating audiences with its introduction to the compelling world of the show. Louis Litt enters an office at Pearson Hardman and informs Jessica Pearson about their client, Gerald Tate, expressing dissatisfaction with the progress of his deal. Jessica instructs Louis to bring in Harvey Specter, their top closer, to handle the situation. Louis hesitates but eventually leaves to find Harvey. Meanwhile, Harvey is playing poker and wins a game before receiving an urgent text from Jessica, requesting his presence.    In a hurry, Harvey rushes back to the office and interrupts an argument between Jessica and Gerald. Jessica introduces Harvey, and Gerald criticizes him for being absent. Harvey defends himself, stating that there were no issues when he left. Gerald blames the other side, but Harvey asserts that Gerald is the reason for the deal...