Mary Beth Peil

Alicia Florrick resumes her legal career following the incarceration of her husband, a well-known state's attorney. Her first case focuses on representing a mother accused of killing her ex-husband.

Alicia faces a moral dilemma at work when her team must try to turn a client's son against his girlfriend, after both are accused of murder. Meanwhile, Diane asks Alicia to make a tough decision regarding the company's split.

Olivia, Peter and Dr Bishop find themselves on the trail of a serial killer who liquefies his victims' brains.

Lockhart & Gardner hires Elsbeth Tascioni to represent it in a sexual harassment lawsuit brought against the firm by an employee.

Alicia is shocked to learn that an eccentric former client has bequeathed her millions of dollars, but Lockhart & Gardner contests the will on behalf of the deceased man's wife.

Alicia tries to hold a website accountable when its users accuse a college professor of being linked to domestic terrorism. Meanwhile, Will goes against Diane's wishes when he hires Damian Boyle.