8.8/103,361 votes#1 - Denial
Season 5 Episode 1 - Aired 6/24/2015
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
8.4/102,706 votes#2 - Compensation
Season 5 Episode 2 - Aired 7/1/2015
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
8.7/102,664 votes#3 - No Refills
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 7/8/2015
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
8.8/102,875 votes#4 - No Puedo Hacerlo
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 7/15/2015
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
8.4/102,462 votes#5 - Toe to Toe
Season 5 Episode 5 - Aired 7/22/2015
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
Writer: Nora Zuckerman, Lilla Zuckerman
8.5/102,473 votes#6 - Privilege
Season 5 Episode 6 - Aired 7/29/2015
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
9.2/103,415 votes#7 - Hitting Home
Season 5 Episode 7 - Aired 8/5/2015
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
8.9/102,817 votes#8 - Mea Culpa
Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 8/12/2015
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
8.8/102,710 votes#9 - Uninvited Guests
Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 8/19/2015
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
9.7/1010,625 votes#10 - Faith
Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 8/26/2015
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
9.2/103,640 votes#11 - Blowback
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 1/27/2016
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
Writer: Nora Zuckerman, Lilla Zuckerman
8.9/102,682 votes#12 - Live to Fight...
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 2/3/2016
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
8.7/102,543 votes#13 - God's Green Earth
Season 5 Episode 13 - Aired 2/10/2016
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
Writer: Genevieve Sparling, Sandra Silverstein
9.2/103,190 votes#14 - Self Defense
Season 5 Episode 14 - Aired 2/17/2016
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
9.5/104,521 votes#15 - Tick Tock
Season 5 Episode 15 - Aired 2/24/2016
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
9.3/104,341 votes#16 - 25th Hour
Season 5 Episode 16 - Aired 3/2/2016
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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Network:USA Network
Season 5 Ratings Summary
"Denial" is the best rated episode of "Suits" season 5. It scored 8.8/10 based on 3361 votes. Directed by Anton Cropper and written by Aaron Korsh, it aired on 6/24/2015. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Compensation".