8.7/107,214 votes#1 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 6/23/2011
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
8.2/104,572 votes#2 - Errors and Omissions
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 6/30/2011
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
8.0/104,165 votes#3 - Inside Track
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/7/2011
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
8.0/103,960 votes#4 - Dirty Little Secrets
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/14/2011
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
8.1/103,819 votes#5 - Bail Out
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/21/2011
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
8.0/103,753 votes#6 - Tricks of the Trade
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 7/28/2011
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
8.5/103,925 votes#7 - Play the Man
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/4/2011
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
8.1/103,631 votes#8 - Identity Crisis
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/11/2011
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
8.3/103,536 votes#9 - Undefeated
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/18/2011
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 Enríquez Alcalá
Writer: Rick Muirragui
8.3/103,470 votes#10 - Shelf Life
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 8/25/2011
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
8.4/103,459 votes#11 - Rules of the Game
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 9/1/2011
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
8.8/103,898 votes#12 - Dog Fight
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 9/8/2011
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
The Best Episodes of Suits Season 1
Every episode of Suits Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Suits Season 1!
While running from a drug deal gone bad, Mike Ross, a brilliant young college-dropout, slips into a job interview with one of New York City's...
Genre:Drama
Network:USA Network
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Suits" season 1. It scored 8.7/10 based on 7214 votes. Directed by Kevin Bray and written by Aaron Korsh, it aired on 6/23/2011. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Errors and Omissions".