| Episode | Title | Original Air Date | Key Plot Points | |---------|-------|------------------|------------------| | 1 | Pilot | June 23, 2011 | Mike Ross impresses Harvey Specter during a fake interview; gets hired as an associate despite not having a law degree. | | 2 | Errors and Omissions | June 30, 2011 | Mike handles a case involving a former client of Harvey’s; Jessica questions Mike’s background. | | 3 | Inside Track | July 7, 2011 | Harvey and Mike work on a hostile takeover; Louis Litt tries to poach Mike. | | 4 | Dirty Little Secrets | July 14, 2011 | Harvey defends a client accused of insider trading; Mike helps Rachel Zane with a LSAT problem. | | 5 | Bail Out | July 21, 2011 | Harvey helps his former driver; Mike and Louis clash over a bail hearing. | | 6 | Tricks of the Trade | July 28, 2011 | Harvey and Mike defend a former con man; Donna uncovers a firm secret. | | 7 | Play the Man | August 4, 2011 | Mike must pass a mock trial to keep his job; Harvey takes on a boxing promoter. | | 8 | Identity Crisis | August 11, 2011 | A hacker threatens to expose Mike’s secret; Louis mentors an associate. | | 9 | Undefeated | August 18, 2011 | Harvey faces a rival lawyer (Travis Tanner) for the first time. | | 10 | The Shelf Life | August 25, 2011 | Mike handles a case about a faulty product; Harvey confronts a partner. | | 11 | Rules of the Game | September 1, 2011 | A class-action lawsuit forces Harvey to question his morals. | | 12 | Dog Fight | September 8, 2011 | Season finale – Harvey goes against his own client; Mike’s secret is nearly exposed. |
Impressing Harvey with his encyclopedic knowledge of law and photographic memory, Mike gets the job despite never attending law school. Harvey helps Mike fake a Harvard transcript. Mike’s first assignment involves representing a woman facing sexual harassment by her boss, a high-profile corporate executive. suits season 01 all 12 episodes
The show's legacy is undeniable. It launched the careers of its stars to new heights, introduced a global audience to the signature USA Network "blue-sky" era of television, and created a devoted fanbase that would follow the show for nine seasons. The first season remains the perfect entry point for new viewers, a tightly written, emotionally resonant, and endlessly entertaining beginning to a modern television classic. | Episode | Title | Original Air Date