Attorney Ted Black and partner Stuart Lane are about to merge with a firm run by Ted's ex. Associates Rick and Erica vie for positions in the firm, but when the merger hits a snag, Ted, a former prosecutor, must step into a role he holds in contempt.

The death of a beloved client brings Ted and Rick back together. Kevin helps Erica with a family matter. Stuart and Samantha clash over a distasteful client. Leah considers leaving the law. In the past, Ted gets news that could derail his career as a prosecutor.

In the past, Ted's mob trial case takes a bad turn, forcing him to turn to old friend Harvey Specter. Erica and Leah's clash over personal time gets the attention of the firm's new head of HR. Stuart calls in a favor from Rick to discredit a witness.