Eric Ruffin

When Carter finally meets Reese, he asks her to help with their latest person of interest, a feisty woman who turned her life around and became a lawyer.

Alicia faces an uncertain future when she is forced to resign as State's Attorney in the wake of a voter fraud scandal. Also, R.D. (Oliver Platt) hires Diane and Cary to argue against two ultra-conservative lawyers for a test case involving mandatory minimum sentencing.

Jailed drug dealer Lemond Bishop requests that Alicia work with lawyer Charles Lester, but as witnesses against Bishop begin recanting their testimony, she begins to suspect that Lester's meek appearance isn't all it seems. Also, Kalinda is forced to train a new investigator and Cary makes a risky move. Audra McDonald guest stars as Alicia's law school classmate and Wallace Shawn guest stars as Lemond Bishop's other lawyer.

Alicia's political future is on the line when Peter gives an interview that could influence voter turnout on Election Day. Meanwhile, a weekend getaway with Kurt (Gary Cole) and his affluent hunting buddies could lead Diane to a prosperous new client for the firm. Oliver Platt and David Hyde guest star.

When Cary's case goes to trial, a plea deal offer has him seriously considering jail time. Also, a joke between mother and daughter lands Alicia in trouble as her campaign for State’s Attorney is in full stride.

Alicia faces a crisis of conscience when she's encouraged to go negative in her campaign for State's Attorney. Meanwhile, the Feds try to persuade Cary to work with them as they attempt to build a case against Lemond Bishop. David Krumholtz guest stars.