Alicia and Will try to throw each other off their games as they go head-to-head again in a copyright infringement case, and Eli hires Kalinda to find the identity of Marilyn's baby's father.
Lockhart Gardner and Florrick Agos must work together--sort of--as they represent a couple accused of drug trafficking, Marilyn tries to get to the bottom of a potential scandal, and Cary gets revenge on Kalinda.
While defending Lemond Bishop on drug trafficking charges, Florick- Agos discover the NSA wire tap. Meanwhile the election fraud investigation targets both law firms.
Alicia recalls her tough road back into the workplace as she prepares an important speech. Meanwhile, Florrick Agos tries to court a lawyer into joining the firm, and Will looks for help to get out of the voter fraud investigation.
Alicia agrees to a deposition with Nelson Dubeck, Will struggles to find a winning theory as he defends an accused killer, and Kalinda has new doubts about her future with Lockhart Gardner.
Alicia searches for answers as she tries to make sense of Will's death in the aftermath of the courthouse shooting. Meanwhile, Diane delivers the somber news to the partners at Lockhart/Gardner who must decide how to move forward.
Diane discusses a merger with Alicia, who is still reeling badly. Meanwhile, after David Lee gets wind of the news, he begins plotting to have Diane removed as managing partner.
Alicia learns that she has been wire-tapped when an NSA employee comes to Florrick Agos for legal representation, and Louis Canning is hired to become the "New Will" at Lockhart Gardner.
Alicia finds herself in the middle of another suspicious death involving Colin Sweeney, offers some political advice to Finn Polmar, and has to confront Zach over a embarrassing photo.
Alicia has an eventful day off, Finn goes head-to-head with Diane and prepares for a campaign interview, while Diane suspects that David Lee and Louis Canning are plotting against her.
Canning goes after Alicia in a discrimination case after her CEO client puts his foot in his mouth, Diane is undercut by her own partners in a class action suit, and Peter becomes suspicious of Alicia's relationship with Finn Polmar.
On Zach's graduation day, Alicia discovers that David Lee and Louis Canning are coming hard after her and her firm. Meanwhile, governor Florrick gives Diane an offer to run for State's Attorney with his support.
Diane is planning to "retire" from her firm to join Florrick Agos, but everything is put on hold when Cary is arrested on serious drug charges. Meanwhile, Eli plots to launch Alicia as a candidate for state's attorney.
Alicia has to defend ChumHum in a lawsuit while also trying to secure bail money for Cary. Meanwhile, more lawyers may join Diane as she jumps ship to Florrick Agos, and Eli continues to pressure Alicia to run for office.
Cary is in danger of losing his bail, and one of Alicia's clients opts to take his case to Christian arbitration. Meanwhile, a feminist icon encourages Alicia to run for office, but she still refuses to take the bait.
Alicia decides to run for state's attorney, but she is not prepared to hear all the dirt that her campaign manager has gathered about her own family and career.
Alicia faces a dilemma as she kicks off her campaign, the firm's computers are held for ransom by a con artist, and Alicia tries to throw Elsbeth Tascioni off her game as they go head-to-head in a trial.
Cary violates his bail agreement on a technicality, Alicia addresses her religious beliefs for her campaign, Diane plots to evict her old firm, and Elsbeth has feelings for her opposing A.U.S.A. counsel.
Finn Polmar devises a new strategy to go after Cary, which could have a negative effect on governor Florrick. Meanwhile, a potential new candidate in the state's attorney race could challenge Alicia's front-runner status.
Alicia gives legal advice to a rape victim and winds up dealing with a trial against Louis Canning, while also trying to improve her image for the election. Meanwhile, Lemond Bishop is suspicious of Kalinda's lover, Lana.
After Prady goes to Alicia with an intriguing proposal involving their campaigns, Alicia discovers that Peter may be seeing another woman. Meanwhile, Cary learns that Lemond Bishop may be trying to kill him.
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.