Things take an unexpected violent turn when Jamie and Roy represent opposing sides in a heated custody case. Meanwhile, Roy's feeling conflicted about how to handle the missing footage from the police department sex tape.

A judge suggests that Lee Anne accept a settlement offer in an effort to put an end to the scandal that's embroiling the city; at the same time, Jamie and Roy argue opposing sides in a stand-your-ground case.

Jamie dedicates herself to clearing the name of a pro bono client wrongfully accused of murder, and enlists Roy’s help with the case. Meanwhile, Knox faces a moral dilemma regarding the Lee Anne Marcus case as he considers running for mayor.

Roy agrees to represent his ex-wife’s fiancé in a disputed property deal which may have resulted in murder. Meanwhile, Jamie awaits the results of Lee Anne’s drug test.

When an affluent Charleston socialite goes missing after a boating accident, Jamie and Roy face off over the ensuing wrongful death suit brought against the city. Meanwhile, the tension between Jamie and Roy heats up when they share a dance at the Mayor’s ball. Also, Lee Anne finds support from an unlikely ally, as her case is threatened when another woman brings similar charges of sexual harassment against the city.

When Roy agrees to defend his high school sweetheart against murder charges, the case threatens his family’s reputation and his position at the law firm. Meanwhile, Lee Anne tries to break things off with Terry once and for all.

Roy asks Terry to testify against Lee Anne in an attempt to get her sexual discrimination lawsuit against the police department thrown out of court.