After a financial scam destroys the reputation of lawyer Maia Rindell, while wiping out her mentor and godmother, Diane Lockhart's, savings; Maia and Diane join one of Chicago's preeminent law firms.
Tensions remain high when the firm learns another Chicago lawyer has been murdered by a client; Liz positions herself as a potential ally for Diane; Maia's trial takes an unwelcome turn.
Carl Reddick makes a surprise return to the firm; a local pastor needs the firm's help; Lucca unexpectedly meets Colin's parents; Henry attempts to reconnect with Maia.
Diane takes on a new client who is accused of cyber-terrorism; an accident brings Diane and Kurt together; Henry reveals new truths about the scandal to Maia.
Diane and Adrian find themselves involved in another police brutality case; Lucca represents Maia for her interview with a federal investigator seeking information on the Rindell scandal.