The BEST episodes of Suits season 1

Every episode of Suits season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Suits season 1!

College drop-out Mike Ross accidentally lands a job with one of New York's best legal closers, Harvey Specter. They soon become a winning team with Mike's raw talent and photographic memory, and Mike soon reminds Harvey of why he went into the field of law in the first place.

Last Updated: 4/28/2024Network: USA NetworkStatus: Ended
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Dog Fight
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8.17
5348 votes

#1 - 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.

Directors: Kevin Bray
Writer: Aaron Korsh
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Pilot
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8.10
7730 votes

#2 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/23/2011

Harvey throws Mike his first case, a ''pro bono'' sexual harassment suit involving a CEO. But will Mike's need to raise twenty-five thousand dollars and his ''bad influence'' best friend get in his way? If Harvey is going to stay on top of his game, he'll have to keep Mike motivated and honest.

Directors: Kevin Bray
Writer: Aaron Korsh
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Errors and Omissions
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7.97
6889 votes

#3 - 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.

Directors: John Scott
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Rules of the Game
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7.88
5435 votes

#4 - 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.

Directors: Mike Smith
Writer: Jon Cowan
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Shelf Life
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7.86
5502 votes

#5 - Shelf Life

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/25/2011

Mike questions the firing of an executive, whom Harvey dismissed at the request of a client.

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Identity Crisis
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7.86
5411 votes

#6 - 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.

Directors: Norberto Barba
Writer: Ethan Drogin
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Dirty Little Secrets
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7.86
6002 votes

#7 - 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.

Directors: Dennie Gordon
Writer: Jon Cowan
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Bail Out
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7.85
6079 votes

#8 - 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.

Directors: Kate Woods
Writer: Ethan Drogin
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Inside Track
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7.84
6585 votes

#9 - 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.

Directors: Kevin Bray
Writer: Aaron Korsh
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Play the Man
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7.83
5957 votes

#10 - Play the Man

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/4/2011

It's mock trial time at Pearson Hardman as Mike faces off against Louis' protege Devon. But the tension between Mike and Rachel threatens to torpedo his case. Abigail Spencer guest stars.

Directors: Tim Matheson
Writer: Erica Lipez
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Undefeated
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7.83
5562 votes

#11 - Undefeated

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/18/2011

An undefeated lawyer's shady tactics keep him one step ahead of Harvey, who must decide if he's willing to compromise his ethics to win the case. Meanwhile, Mike must defend Rachel from accusations of treason. Eric Close, Vincent Laresca, Julie Ann Emery and Pooch Hall guest star.

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Tricks of the Trade
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7.79
6321 votes

#12 - 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.

Directors: Terry McDonough
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