Alicia and the team race against the clock in the appeal case of a client on death row. Meanwhile, Peter prepares for his first debate with Glenn.
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.
A person is murdered in the style of an infamous, incarcerated serial killer; Sherlock and Joan help Detective Bell study for a sergeant's exam.
Jamie's conduct is questioned when a suspect he was pursuing is fatally injured. Baez goes under cover to investigate a drug dealer, who is the fiance of Danny's ex-girlfriend.
Reynolds attempts to help a cystic fibrosis patient with some curious symptoms. Meanwhile, Kapoor and Ella finally meet again following their awkward encounter.