After being promoted to top partner at the firm, Liz is forced to accept Ri'Chard Lane as a new name partner brought on to help manage her staff and client load. Meanwhile, Diane experiences déjà vu.
Ri'Chard and Liz team up to work on a case about racial discrimination between a Black coach and an NFL team owner; Ben-Baruch returns and stirs up friction with Carmen.
Eli Gold's trial is underway, with Marissa Gold as part of his legal team. Liz and Ri'chard attempt to solidify their working relationships leading to a surprise discovery about Ri'chard's history and Liz's father.
Liz gets a strange phone call. Marissa is informed by the FBI that she may be in danger. Ri'Chard asks for Diane's help in a case involving Elsbeth Tascioni.
While STR Laurie is investigated by the FBI, Liz and Ri'Chard attempt to take their clients. Meanwhile, Diane is forced to expose her PT-108 treatment.
While in Frank Landau's funeral, the partners try to talk Neil Gross to stay in the firm. Neil makes an interesting proposal to Diane. Jay asks Carmen for help.