Ben Rappaport

As the investigation into a sex-for-housing scheme expands, Benson's loyalty to Garland is tested; Rollins and Carisi try to keep their witnesses on board when a powerful congressman is identified as a suspect.

The search for a missing witness leads Fin and Kat down a dangerous path; Chief McGrath puts pressure on Garland and Benson to get a conviction.

Alicia must focus on Lockhart & Gardner's race against the clock to prevent the execution of a convicted murderer. While helping Will and Diane with the case, she is secretly planning her exit from the firm.

Alicia and Cary represent search engine Chumhum against the NSA, unaware that the intelligence agency is already monitoring Lockhart & Gardner's communications due to the firm's connection with a former client.

Despite pressure from Eli, Alicia is determined not to run for state's attorney. Meanwhile, Diane considers joining Florrick/Agos, and a crisis threatens to tear the firm apart.