The Best Episodes of Suits Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.0/10(8630 votes)

   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E16/23/2011

   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.

   Director:Kevin Bray

   Writer:Aaron Korsh

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   Director:Kevin Bray

   Writer:Aaron Korsh
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   7.6/10(5462 votes)

   #2 - Errors and Omissions

   S1:E26/30/2011

   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.

   Director:John Scott

   Writer:Sean Jablonski

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   Director:John Scott

   Writer:Sean Jablonski
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   7.3/10(4957 votes)

   #3 - Inside Track

   S1:E37/7/2011

   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.

   Director:Kevin Bray

   Writer:Aaron Korsh

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   Director:Kevin Bray

   Writer:Aaron Korsh
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   7.6/10(4701 votes)

   #4 - Dirty Little Secrets

   S1:E47/14/2011

   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.

   Director:Dennie Gordon

   Writer:Jon Cowan

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   Director:Dennie Gordon

   Writer:Jon Cowan
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   7.3/10(4547 votes)

   #5 - Bail Out

   S1:E57/21/2011

   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.

   Director:Kate Woods

   Writer:Ethan Drogin

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   Director:Kate Woods

   Writer:Ethan Drogin
6. 

   7.4/10(4449 votes)

   #6 - Tricks of the Trade

   S1:E67/28/2011

   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.

   Director:Terry McDonough

   Writer:Rick Muirragui

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   Director:Terry McDonough

   Writer:Rick Muirragui
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7. 

   7.7/10(4634 votes)

   #7 - Play the Man

   S1:E78/4/2011

   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.

   Director:Tim Matheson

   Writer:Erica Lipez

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   Director:Tim Matheson

   Writer:Erica Lipez
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   7.3/10(4305 votes)

   #8 - Identity Crisis

   S1:E88/11/2011

   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.

   Director:Norberto Barba

   Writer:Ethan Drogin

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   Director:Norberto Barba

   Writer:Ethan Drogin
9. 

   7.7/10(4196 votes)

   #9 - Undefeated

   S1:E98/18/2011

   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.

   Director:Félix Alcalá

   Writer:Rick Muirragui

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   Director:Félix Alcalá

   Writer:Rick Muirragui
10. 

    7.6/10(4118 votes)

    #10 - Shelf Life

    S1:E108/25/2011

    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.

    Director:Jennifer Getzinger

    Writer:Sean Jablonski

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    Director:Jennifer Getzinger

    Writer:Sean Jablonski
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    7.7/10(4096 votes)

    #11 - Rules of the Game

    S1:E119/1/2011

    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.

    Director:Michael Smith

    Writer:Jon Cowan

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    Director:Michael Smith

    Writer:Jon Cowan
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    7.9/10(4607 votes)

    #12 - Dog Fight

    S1:E129/8/2011

    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.

    Director:Kevin Bray

    Writer:Aaron Korsh

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    Director:Kevin Bray

    Writer:Aaron Korsh