When matters in the firm become challenging, Harvey and Zane fight over who should be in charge of overseeing the firm's operations and managing its current transitional phase.
Alex strives to impress Zane, while Harvey and Donna experience Samantha's strategies for the first time. The firm is undergoing changes as a result of recent events.
Harvey is involved in a conflict with the landlord of the firm. Elsewhere, Alex sets out to sign an old client of Samantha's.
Alex finds himself torn between Harvey and Zane, while Louis makes an effort to manage a difficult situation.
Harvey makes an effort to deal with and resolve his personal issues in order to defend his brother in a puzzling case. For the sake of his family, Louis chooses to make a sacrifice.
When things between them grow considerably difficult, Harvey and Louis decide to reevaluate their relationship. Samantha offers Donna assistance, which causes Donna to wonder about Samantha's real intentions.
Harvey is forced to help David Fox due to Donna's agreement. Alex helps Zane on a personal mission.
Since Samantha is haunted by an unforgiving past, Harvey resolves to help her settle a score. On his journey to become a father, Louis must overcome a new challenge.
Robert and Harvey are sued for conspiracy by Thomas Bratton. Alex and Samantha get into a contentious debate over a case in which they represent opposing sides. As Katrina becomes a partner, new feelings grow between her and Brian.
Things get worse at work as Harvey and Zane clash about who should be in charge, and Donna decides to intervene for the benefit of the firm.
As Harvey finds himself in a confrontation when an old foe reappears in his life, Louis strives to maintain control of the business.
As Louis learns more about Harvey and how to manage him, the tension between Samantha, Alex, and his wife increases once during a case.
When Stu is blackmailed, Donna and Harvey find themselves in the crossfire. Samantha thinks back on her history.
Samantha and Katrina work on a case together, leading Samantha to vow to take revenge on Scottie. Louis takes on the case of Dr. Lipschitz. Alex tries to make sure his client puts his money into charity.
A deal that Harvey and Alex are trying to conclude becomes more challenging because of Donna. In an effort to help Louis win the lawsuit against his mugger, Samantha tries to talk him into testifying.
Hardman intends to have Harvey's license revoked, so Robert offers to make Hardman a name partnership at Kaldor Zane to help Harvey. Samantha tells Harvey about her feelings of loss after Robert's departure, which prompts Harvey to admit he has feelings for Donna and kiss her.