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14. Red Team/Blue Team

Office politics come to a head when Will and Diane ask Alicia and Cary to face off against them in a mock trial, only to get more than they bargained for. Meanwhile, Eli tries to avoid losing his role in Peter's campaign to Jordan, as he continues his fight with the Justice Department.

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As the firm finally clears its debt, Alicia, Cary and the other associates who were previously offered partnership are shocked to find that the partners have voted to delay their offers for a year. Tensions are exacerbated when Alicia and Cary are asked to prosecute in a mock trial against Diane and Will; the outcome of the mock trial has real consequences with the firm's client, an energy beverage company being sued for the death of a young girl after she consumed one of their products. Elsbeth Tascioni, after being retained by Eli Gold, must now contend with the Department of Justice as Eli tries to secure his position in the campaign from Jordan.

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