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The Best Episodes of Suits Season 5

Every episode of Suits Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Suits Season 5!

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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 best legal closers, Harvey Specter. Tired of cookie-cutter law school

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Suits Season 5 Episode 1 - Denial
    8.7/10(3685 votes)

    #1 - Denial

    S5:E1

    Mike and Rachel's engagement is put on the back burner as Donna leaves Harvey to work for Louis. Harvey is in denial and is confident she will return, but will he be able to handle it when he discovers she's not bluffing?

    Director:Anton Cropper
    Writer:Aaron Korsh

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  2. Suits Season 5 Episode 2 - Compensation
    8.4/10(3000 votes)

    #2 - Compensation

    S5:E2

    Jessica thinks that Harvey is putting out his "Donna anger" on Louis, as an ambitious senior partner tries to take on Harvey's salary. Rachel's dad insists that Mike and Rachel sign a prenup.

    Director:Michael Smith
    Writer:Rick Muirragui

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  3. Suits Season 5 Episode 3 - No Refills
    8.7/10(2961 votes)

    #3 - No Refills

    S5:E3

    Harvey uses some star power in his conflict with Jack. Robert Zane to co-counsel is brought in by Mike.

    Director:Anton Cropper
    Writer:Chris Downey

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  4. Suits Season 5 Episode 4 - No Puedo Hacerlo
    8.8/10(3189 votes)

    #4 - No Puedo Hacerlo

    S5:E4

    Harvey steps outside his usual area of expertise, in order to take a case from a client who has a special tie to the firm. Mike and Zane work their class-action case together, but Mike learns they have different ideas about what constitutes a win - for themselves, and for their clients. And Donna counsels Louis on the best way to settle a feud.

    Director:Silver Tree
    Writer:Genevieve Sparling

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  5. Suits Season 5 Episode 5 - Toe to Toe
    8.4/10(2752 votes)

    #5 - Toe to Toe

    S5:E5

    Harvey faces old rival Travis Tanner, who claims to be a changed man, in a case. Harvey's sessions with Agard reveal the influence his past has on his present. Jessica tasks Louis to fix things with Harvey, but the plan may make an enemy of Jack.

    Director:Kevin Bray
    Writers:Nora Zuckerman, Lilla Zuckerman

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  6. Suits Season 5 Episode 6 - Privilege
    8.5/10(2756 votes)

    #6 - Privilege

    S5:E6

    Harvey reels from Dr. Agard's revelation about the root of his panic attacks and has to make a tough decision in a case that touches a nerve. Mike and Louis take over responsibility for Harvey's oldest client. Donna tries to make Rachel's dream wedding possible.

    Director:Michael Smith
    Writer:Kyle Long

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  7. Suits Season 5 Episode 7 - Hitting Home
    9.2/10(3757 votes)

    #7 - Hitting Home

    S5:E7

    Mike teams with Jack Soloff on a case. Esther Litt returns to P.S.L. in hopes of discreetly solving a problem. Donna and Harvey try to return their friendship to normal.

    Director:Roger Kumble
    Writer:Sharyn Rothstein

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  8. Suits Season 5 Episode 8 - Mea Culpa
    8.9/10(3124 votes)

    #8 - Mea Culpa

    S5:E8

    Jessica does damage control in the wake of Harvey punching Louis, just as Jack Soloff and Daniel Hardman are looking for weaknesses to exploit. Meanwhile, Donna counsels both men on how to rectify their issues. And Mike must find a way to turn down his recently announced promotion without raising suspicion - while he and Rachel combat an opposing attorney who holds the key to uncovering his secret.

    Director:Kate Dennis
    Writer:Daniel Arkin

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  9. Suits Season 5 Episode 9 - Uninvited Guests
    8.7/10(3010 votes)

    #9 - Uninvited Guests

    S5:E9

    Rachel and her mother, Laura Zane, plan for Rachel's dream wedding, but Rachel fears the event may reveal Mike's secret. Meanwhile Daniel Hardman and Jack Soloff make their move against Jessica and the partners, as Harvey and Mike tangle with Hardman's mysterious backer, and Louis tries to find Jack's Achilles heel.

    Director:Silver Tree
    Writer:Chris Downey

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  10. Suits Season 5 Episode 10 - Faith
    9.7/10(11368 votes)

    #10 - Faith

    S5:E10

    Jessica and Louis attempt to rally the partners to prevent the takeover attempt by Hardman and Soloff. Mike and Harvey both have to deal with demons from the past as they make potentially life-altering decisions.

    Director:Anton Cropper
    Writer:Genevieve Sparling

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  11. Suits Season 5 Episode 11 - Blowback
    9.2/10(4006 votes)

    #11 - Blowback

    S5:E11

    Jessica and Harvey have to come up with a defense, even though Mike is guilty. Rachel must come to terms with her family's reaction to the news that her fiancé is not the person he claimed to be - and that he could soon be in prison.

    Director:Cherie Nowlan
    Writers:Nora Zuckerman, Lilla Zuckerman

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  12. Suits Season 5 Episode 12 - Live to Fight...
    8.9/10(2995 votes)

    #12 - Live to Fight...

    S5:E12

    Mike and Louis must identify an anonymous tipster in order to diffuse a damning piece of evidence. Gibbs isn't just after Mike, she's set her sights on Jessica and Harvey as well.

    Director:Rob Seidenglanz
    Writer:Sharyn Rothstein

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  13. Suits Season 5 Episode 13 - God's Green Earth
    8.7/10(2851 votes)

    #13 - God's Green Earth

    S5:E13

    With time running out before Mike's case goes to trial, Harvey and Mike are at odds over their strategy, and just what lengths they'll go to in order to defeat Gibbs.

    Director:Anton Cropper
    Writers:Genevieve Sparling, Sandra Silverstein

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  14. Suits Season 5 Episode 14 - Self Defense
    9.2/10(3549 votes)

    #14 - Self Defense

    S5:E14

    Time is running out before the trial and Mike wants to represent himself. Harvey wants lead and challenges Mike to a showdown. Louis attempts to get Sheila out of the picture for good.

    Director:Patrick J. Adams
    Writer:Kyle Long

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  15. Suits Season 5 Episode 15 - Tick Tock
    9.5/10(4952 votes)

    #15 - Tick Tock

    S5:E15

    Louis thinks about Anita Gibbs' offer of immunity. Rachel offers Mike advise on how to win over the people in the courtroom.

    Director:Roger Kumble
    Writer:Daniel Arkin

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  16. Suits Season 5 Episode 16 - 25th Hour
    9.3/10(4783 votes)

    #16 - 25th Hour

    S5:E16

    With the judgment just around the corner, it threatens to ruin the lives of the people closest to Mike. Mike makes one last play.

    Director:Anton Cropper
    Writer:Aaron Korsh

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"Denial" is the best rated episode of "Suits" season 5. It scored 8.7/10 based on 3685 votes. Directed by Anton Cropper and written by Aaron Korsh, it aired on 6/24/2015. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Compensation".