Mike Kresteva takes his case against Reddick, Boseman and Kolstad to a grand jury, but the firm devises a grand jury strategy of their own to hamper Kresteva's efforts. Colin finds himself in an awkward position in court.
Despite the tension between them, Liz and Diane represent a family suing the Chicago police for violence against their daughter. Marissa is the prosecutor in judge Wackner's court.
Diane takes on a new client who is accused of cyber-terrorism; an accident brings Diane and Kurt together; Henry reveals new truths about the scandal to Maia.
After a financial scam destroys the reputation of lawyer Maia Rindell, while wiping out her mentor and godmother, Diane Lockhart's, savings; Maia and Diane join one of Chicago's preeminent law firms.
The firm defends a TV writer who released an episode of a TV show, even though the network postponed airing it several times, ultimately benching the writers episode. Elsbeth returns to help the firm when Kresteva tries to attack the firm.
Tensions remain high when the firm learns another Chicago lawyer has been murdered by a client; Liz positions herself as a potential ally for Diane; Maia's trial takes an unwelcome turn.