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The Best Episodes of Suits Season 1

Every episode of Suits Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Suits Season 1!

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While running from a drug deal gone bad, Mike Ross, a brilliant young college-dropout, slips into a job interview with one of New York City's best legal closers, Harvey Specter. Tired of cookie-cutter law school

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Suits Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    8.7/10(8125 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    A "closer" for one of New York City's most successful law firms decides to hire an aloof genius who has passed the bar but never went to law school as his associate.

    Director:Kevin Bray
    Writer:Aaron Korsh

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  2. Suits Season 1 Episode 2 - Errors and Omissions
    8.2/10(5161 votes)

    #2 - Errors and Omissions

    S1:E2

    Mike has an ethical dilemma when Louis forces him to make a decision that could hurt his relationship with Harvey. Elsewhere, Harvey's past comes back to haunt him during a case.

    Director:John Scott
    Writer:Sean Jablonski

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  3. Suits Season 1 Episode 3 - Inside Track
    8.0/10(4690 votes)

    #3 - Inside Track

    S1:E3

    Jessica hopes Harvey's promotion will reign him in, but when a crisis arises with the first client he brought into the firm, Harvey goes rogue trying to fix it.

    Director:Kevin Bray
    Writer:Aaron Korsh

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  4. Suits Season 1 Episode 4 - Dirty Little Secrets
    8.0/10(4452 votes)

    #4 - Dirty Little Secrets

    S1:E4

    Harvey and Jessica's relationship is tested when Harvey defends someone from her past. Also, Louis assigns Mike his first solo case, a pro bono that has him itching for a win.

    Director:Dennie Gordon
    Writer:Jon Cowan

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  5. Suits Season 1 Episode 5 - Bail Out
    8.0/10(4307 votes)

    #5 - Bail Out

    S1:E5

    Mike's life becomes complicated when an old friend reappears and needs his help. Harvey must decide between closing a multi-million dollar deal and helping his trusted driver defend himself against a law suit.

    Director:Kate Woods
    Writer:Ethan Drogin

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  6. Suits Season 1 Episode 6 - Tricks of the Trade
    8.0/10(4217 votes)

    #6 - Tricks of the Trade

    S1:E6

    Harvey and Mike work to save a woman wrongly accused of insider trading. Mike helps Rachel study for the LSAT, only to find out she is on the brink of discovering his closely guarded secret.

    Director:Terry McDonough
    Writer:Rick Muirragui

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  7. Suits Season 1 Episode 7 - Play the Man
    8.4/10(4402 votes)

    #7 - Play the Man

    S1:E7

    Mike takes on Louis' protégé during a mock trial, but his conflict with Rachel could hurt his chances of winning. Elsewhere, Harvey works on a merger between two hotel chains, but his past with the opposing counsel complicates matters.

    Director:Tim Matheson
    Writer:Erica Lipez

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  8. Suits Season 1 Episode 8 - Identity Crisis
    8.0/10(4074 votes)

    #8 - Identity Crisis

    S1:E8

    Mike is tasked with reigning in a modern day Robin Hood whose illicit deeds are putting a client's business at risk. Also, Louis must resolve his differences with Harvey to win a case. Amanda Crew and Bruce Altman guest star.

    Director:Norberto Barba
    Writer:Ethan Drogin

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  9. Suits Season 1 Episode 9 - Undefeated
    8.3/10(3975 votes)

    #9 - Undefeated

    S1:E9

    Harvey meets his match in a cocky opposing counsel in a class action lawsuit, and Mike unknowingly helps frame Rachel as a traitor to the firm.

    Director:Félix Alcalá
    Writer:Rick Muirragui

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  10. Suits Season 1 Episode 10 - Shelf Life
    8.3/10(3899 votes)

    #10 - Shelf Life

    S1:E10

    Harvey must fire an accountant for falsifying his credentials, but Mike finds a more sinister motive for his termination and becomes concerned about his own employment. Meanwhile, Louis thinks he's found his future wife.

    Director:Jennifer Getzinger
    Writer:Sean Jablonski

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  11. Suits Season 1 Episode 11 - Rules of the Game
    8.4/10(3888 votes)

    #11 - Rules of the Game

    S1:E11

    Harvey's former mentor turns to him for help when his office comes under investigation. Meanwhile, Jenny suspects Mike may be occupied with more than just his job.

    Director:Michael Smith
    Writer:Jon Cowan

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  12. Suits Season 1 Episode 12 - Dog Fight
    8.8/10(4365 votes)

    #12 - Dog Fight

    S1:E12

    Harvey's efforts to free an innocent man hit a wall when he goes against the new district attorney, who seems more focused on the integrity of the system than justice.

    Director:Kevin Bray
    Writer:Aaron Korsh

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Suits" season 1. It scored 8.7/10 based on 8125 votes. Directed by Kevin Bray and written by Aaron Korsh, it aired on 6/23/2011. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Errors and Omissions".