In a way, it feels like this voicemail has affected Alicia much more than Wills death did. Regardless, all of Alicias emotions collided in this powerhouse hour of television. Lets dig into it. Credit: David M. Russell/CBS Yeah, thats neither fair nor speedy. Just like that, Alicia and Lucca have their case. They want to sue Schakowsky for knowingly violating Claytons civil rights. But they wont be doing it with the help of Jason Crouse....
Jason leaves town (at least temporarily), which prompts Eli to make a shocking confession to Alicia. If it were up to me, I wouldve titled this episode Voicemail because holy crap, guys! Eli finally told Alicia about the voicemail he erased from her phone! Credit: Michael Parmelee/CBS Only, Eli Gold was standing off-stage holding Alicias phone. Putting Peters career above all else, Eli listened to the voicemail and promptly deleted it....
This week not only saw Peters arrest, but it also looped back to the ongoing NSA drama. Spoiler: Tyler is wrong, and the NSA is listening to this very conversation as they speak. But when U.S. officers attempt to arrest him, Canadian offers step in. Credit: Jeff Neumann/CBS Long story short, we have a jurisdiction dispute. Correction: Peter is being arrested tomorrow. And thankfully, Alicia will be back by then....
Alicia investigates Jason, and the NSA investigates Alicia. And also, as per usual, Elis schemes are right in the middle of all of the action. Yes, the format works. Credit: Jeff Neira/CBS Lets start with Eli this week, shall we? Lets all take a moment to let that one sink in. And were moving on. Peter is now officially going for the presidency. Poll: Whod make a worse president: Peter or Trump?...
But thats not to say that the dramas rounding down. Quite the opposite, actually. barges in asking for Alicia and Luccas help. Credit: Michael Parmelee/CBS It seems he was at some sort of nerdy after-party when his girlfriend discovered a Foil on the ground. The Foil is the new Chumhum tablet, which doesnt even hit shelves for another two months. So in other words, they discovered a prototype. Instantly, Diane and Cary dont like the idea of this case....
The madness all takes place during the party that Alicia hosts for the affianced Jackie and Howard. Visitors come and go, phones chirp, relationships shift, and secrets tumble out. The florist sent a bereavement array of funereal flowers, and the cake says rest in peace. Credit: Jeff Neumann/CBS The guests all arrive early, and the foods not ready to go. Jackie invited Alicias mother, Veronica. You guys hate each other?...
Diane tries to win by losing, but she ends up losing anyway. Political opinions and the First Amendment arent always comfortable bedfellows, as Diane Lockhart learned the hard way tonight. (However, ambient noise videos and lucky phone calls co-exist quite well. Credit: David M. Russell/CBS Just ask Grace Florrick.) Fisher is suing to block its release. Diane prepares for court, rationalizing that the case is no longer about abortion. Its about prior restraint violating the First Amendment....
She has stood by her lying, cheating husband. And now, Alicia could not care less … about anything. Her children are grown, her past is her past, and shes finally living. Credit: David M. Russell/CBS (And man is sheliving.) But before we get to Alicia, were introduced to Diane and Carys case of the week. The episode kicks off by introducing us to Harry Dargis, played by Blair Underwood, and his daughter....
Because it made for one of the sexiest television scenes…ever. And Im not talking about the one where they actually sleep together. Im talking about the one where they both decide they want it. Credit: Jeff Neumann/CBS Sitting around a table full of men including Capt. Alicia is apparently working for the Department of Justice this week. It seems the people around the table have been selected for a confidential hearing....
Diane takes on physician-assisted suicide, and Alicia takes on a potential new partner. The show never gets too political. And this week, by presenting its characters varying viewpoints, it manages to tackle physician-assisted suicide. Credit: Michael Parmelee/CBS See, Mr. Dipple, a.k.a. So essentially, shed be playing devils advocate. But as Irving puts it, Who knows the advocates case better than the devil? And whoever has the most pounds gets first choice of which days to work....
And for Alicia, were talking about the woman who lives in 603. But thats only one issue. The other issue this week comes from Rowby, an old friend of Alicia. Credit: David M. Russell/CBS Rowby brings Cary and Alicia together to help him on a music case. Seeing an opportunity, Diane and David invite Bea to come back to their firm. And Bea isnt the only client they attempt to steal back....
Theres the ongoing war at Lockhart, Agos & Lee, along with Peters now-inevitable indictment. We start this episode back in bed with Alicia and Jason. Alicia has questions about Jasons religion, though oddly not as many as she has about Graces religion. Credit: Jeff Neumann/CBS But their time is cut short when Diane calls Alicia into court. to enter Alicias apartment. Jason, who doesnt even flinch at Peters rage, simply goes back into Alicias bedroom to get dressed....
He was a liar and a (quite literal) cheater. We know hes a cheater, but is he a liar? And ultimately, is he a criminal? Credit: Jeff Neumann/CBS (Later, bullets would go missing from evidence, which would lead to a mistrial.) And when Alicia very quickly says no, Connor promises a surprise witness. So naturally, Alicia calls Jason. It seems the construction men had the floor wrong. They were supposed to be on 18, not 28....
