Suits season 8 episode 3 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Harvey negotiates with Robert Zane to bring Alex Williams back to the firm, offering him the youngest senior partner position. Conflicts arise as Alex prepares for a showdown with Samantha Wheeler, and Katrina Bennett struggles with her new role, which includes firing associates. Harvey gets involved in a personal dilemma, helping cleaning woman Anna Reed with her financial troubles caused by unpaid overtime. Tensions rise between Alex and Samantha over client acquisitions, particularly Delta Airlines. Harvey's personal involvement escalates, leading to issues like malfunctioning elevators at the firm. Katrina and Brian Altman team up to handle a case despite Katrina's migraines. Alex deals with the fallout from signing a problematic client, and Harvey finds a solution for Anna Reed's situation, reflecting on Mike Ross's influence in his life.
Full Episode S08E03 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Harvey want to bring Alex Williams back to the firm?
Harvey offers Alex the opportunity to return to the firm along with bringing associates from Zane's firm and becoming the youngest senior partner.
What conflict is Alex Williams preparing for?
Alex is preparing for a conflict with Samantha Wheeler by going through her files.
How does Katrina Bennett feel about her new role?
Katrina is struggling with the challenges of her new role, particularly the task of firing people she's worked with.
What is the dilemma involving promises made to Alex and Samantha?
Harvey and Robert face a dilemma because they both promised Alex and Samantha that their names would go up next on the firm's wall, a promise they can't keep to both.
Why is Anna Reed struggling financially?
Anna Reed, a cleaning woman, is struggling financially because her job isn't paying her overtime.
What is the conflict between Alex and Samantha about?
The conflict is over client acquisitions, specifically around Samantha pursuing Delta Airlines, which Alex sees as an attempt to undermine him.
What personal issue is Katrina dealing with?
Katrina is suffering from migraines, which affect her work performance and ability to attend meetings.
How does Harvey try to help Anna Reed?
Harvey talks to David Fox, the landlord, about Anna's situation and threatens legal action when Fox refuses to help.
What is Louis Litt's demand of Katrina Bennett?
Louis demands that Katrina supervise Brian Altman, despite her current workload and personal challenges.
What solution does Harvey find for Anna Reed's situation?
Harvey finds a balance between helping Anna Reed and protecting the firm's interests, showing his moral responsibility and practicality.
How does Katrina handle her case with Brian?
Katrina and Brian work together to overcome her migraine issue and successfully manage their case.
What fallout does Alex face from signing Gavin Andrews?
Alex deals with potential illegal activities and ethical dilemmas resulting from his decision to sign Gavin Andrews.
How does Louis view Katrina as a potential senior partner?
Louis acknowledges Katrina's potential as a senior partner, despite the challenges she faced.
What does Harvey realize about Mike Ross's importance in his life?
Harvey realizes the importance of Mike Ross in his decision-making and how much he misses his presence and guidance.
How does the episode end with regards to Harvey and Samantha's positions in the firm?
The episode concludes with Harvey and Samantha understanding their respective positions within the firm and preparing for future challenges.
