The accountant reveals he discovered a multi-million dollar asset hole in the company books. Mike realizes the man was framed to cover up a corporate fraud scheme.
Harvey goes head-to-head with Dana "Scottie" Scott, a ruthless rival attorney from his Harvard past, during a major hotel merger case. Mike is forced to face a mock trial against an arrogant rival associate, Kyle Durant.
July 28, 2011
The series opens with Mike Ross, a college dropout who makes a living taking LSAT exams for others, on the run from a drug deal gone wrong. He accidentally finds himself in a job interview at Pearson Hardman for the position of associate to the legendary Harvey Specter. Harvey, initially dismissive, is blown away by Mike's near-photographic memory and legal intellect. Despite Harvey’s rule that he only hires from Harvard, he decides to hire Mike on the spot. The episode ends with Mike accepting a pro bono sexual harassment case from Harvey, starting his new life as a fake lawyer.
Donna is introduced as the ultimate gatekeeper. She knows Harvey better than he knows himself, providing the emotional intelligence and witty banter that grounds Harvey’s sharp edges. Legacy and Impact suits season 01 all 12 episodes
Heightens the stakes regarding Mike’s secret identity and cements Louis as a formidable antagonist. 9. Undefeated (Episode 9)
Ghosts from the past return as Harvey’s former mentor, the former District Attorney, faces a corruption investigation. The accountant reveals he discovered a multi-million dollar
Jessica Pearson discovers that one of the firm's major clients is using discriminatory hiring practices. Harvey and Jessica clash over what to do, forcing Harvey to choose between his moral compass and his loyalty to the firm. 12. Dog Fight
A brilliant "fraud" with a genuine desire to help clients. Mike is forced to face a mock trial
In the final scene, Mike decides to come clean to the entire firm at a gala. Harvey stops him in the elevator, saying, "You don't take a half-measure. You’re a lawyer now. Start acting like one." Rachel, still hurt but understanding, walks away. Season 1 ends with the secret intact—but the cracks are visible.
Harvey faces Travis Tanner, an aggressively unethical lawyer from Boston who claims to have an undefeated record. Tanner accuses Harvey's client of burying evidence, threatening Harvey's professional reputation.