Bernie McInerney

Alicia wrestles with her conscience as she races to win a stay of execution for a vicious killer on death row who holds information that could prevent another client from being wrongly convicted of murder. Eli tries to deal with a potential scandal that could affect the career of a promising young politician, while master manipulator Kalinda may have met her match.

The president is shaken by a dramatic incident at the White House; Mike tries to sell the press on Selina's Families First bill; Sue and Gary prepare for the president's White House dinner; Jonah and Richard inadvertently reveal a secret.

Frank must deal with a political scandal when insensitive comments made by Henry are leaked to the press. Jamie, meanwhile, is targeted by a thug.

When Henry is the key witness on Danny and Baez's case, his meddling pushes Danny's buttons until he leads them to valuable information.

Jack (Alec Baldwin) feels unworthy of his latest award and attempts to redeem himself by taking on the writers in a strategic board game. Liz (Tina Fey) believes she’s cursed on St. Patrick’s Day when her ex-boyfriend Dennis (guest star Dean Winters) shows up to derail her relationship with Criss (guest star James Marsden). Meanwhile, Hazel (guest star Kristen Schaal) struggles to keep the peace between Tracy (Tracy Morgan) and Jenna (Jane Krakowski).