The Justice Department refuses to say who will testify against Eli; Elsbeth takes Assistant U.S. Attorney Josh Perrotti to civil court in an attempt to get answers; Jordan helps Peter with debate prep; Alicia's relationships evolve.

Alicia and Will’s latest case brings them to an inquest at the coroner’s office, where they are hindered by a strict rule that limits their questioning to three per witness. Also, Cary’s father returns to bring new business to the firm and Eli schemes against Jordan.

Alicia and Will go to trial unprepared when they learn that an impending Supreme Court ruling could result in Colin Sweeney being jailed for life. Also, Diane reunites with Kurt McVeigh but is forced to reevaluate the relationship.

A hacker group brings the trial of an accused rapist to the Internet; Diane is vetted for a Supreme Court seat; Robyn draws Kalinda's suspicion.

As a favor to her mother, Alicia represents software coders in a contract dispute; Peter asks Alicia to renew their wedding vows.

When Zach thinks he has witnessed vote tampering, Will, Alicia and Diane race to a series of emergency court proceedings on the night of the gubernatorial election; an unexpected source offers to help Cary start his own firm.