Helen Carey

Alicia attempts to obtain Lockhart/Gardner files as she prepares to leave the firm. Meanwhile, the firm hires Elsbeth Tascioni to represent them in a sexual harassment lawsuit brought on by an employee and Eli and Jackie disagree over how much influence she should have in Peter's administration. Carrie Preston Returns as Elsbeth Tascioni, Gary Cole Returns as Kurt McVeigh and Rita Wilson Returns as Viola Walsh.

House splits his time between treating a firefighter for uncontrollable shivering, giving Tritter a piece of his mind and handling his trial for forging prescriptions.

Michael and Pete force a local merchant to sell them her store; Tommy tries to stop a new highway; Eileen is unhappy.

Tommy finds himself without his normal support network; Michael considers a significant lifestyle change; Freddie asks Declan to track down a business associate.

Tommy outmaneuvers a U.S. attorney; Michael tries to re-establish his territory with Freddie; Declan must investigate.

Michael and Kath prepare for an addition to the family; Tommy tries to clean up a bad neighborhood; Eileen gains perspective; Rose struggles with aging.