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Suits
S1.E11
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Rules of the Game

  • Episode aired Sep 1, 2011
  • TV-14
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
3.7K
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Gary Cole in Suits (2011)
ComedyDrama

Harvey is threatened with disbarment if he doesn't testify against his old mentor in the DA's office. Meanwhile, Harvey wagers Mike's services in a bet with Louis, and Mike goes out on an aw... Read allHarvey is threatened with disbarment if he doesn't testify against his old mentor in the DA's office. Meanwhile, Harvey wagers Mike's services in a bet with Louis, and Mike goes out on an awkward double date.Harvey is threatened with disbarment if he doesn't testify against his old mentor in the DA's office. Meanwhile, Harvey wagers Mike's services in a bet with Louis, and Mike goes out on an awkward double date.

  • Director
    • Michael Smith
  • Writers
    • Aaron Korsh
    • Jon Cowan
    • Rick Muirragui
  • Stars
    • Gabriel Macht
    • Patrick J. Adams
    • Rick Hoffman
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.4/10
    3.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Smith
    • Writers
      • Aaron Korsh
      • Jon Cowan
      • Rick Muirragui
    • Stars
      • Gabriel Macht
      • Patrick J. Adams
      • Rick Hoffman
    • 5User reviews
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    Gabriel Macht
    Gabriel Macht
    • Harvey Specter
    Patrick J. Adams
    Patrick J. Adams
    • Mike Ross
    Rick Hoffman
    Rick Hoffman
    • Louis Litt
    Meghan Markle
    Meghan Markle
    • Rachel Zane
    Sarah Rafferty
    Sarah Rafferty
    • Donna Paulsen
    Gina Torres
    Gina Torres
    • Jessica Pearson
    Gary Cole
    Gary Cole
    • Cameron Dennis
    Alicia Coppola
    Alicia Coppola
    • Alexandra Leeds
    Vanessa Ray
    Vanessa Ray
    • Jenny Griffith
    Benjamin Hollingsworth
    Benjamin Hollingsworth
    • Kyle Durant
    • (as Ben Hollingsworth)
    Alex Paxton-Beesley
    Alex Paxton-Beesley
    • Kelsey Price
    Megan Fahlenbock
    Megan Fahlenbock
    • Madison Price
    Neil Brown Jr.
    Neil Brown Jr.
    • Clifford Danner
    • Director
      • Michael Smith
    • Writers
      • Aaron Korsh
      • Jon Cowan
      • Rick Muirragui
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    8Hitchcoc

    A Little Hard to Follow

    I realize that this is a Part 1 episode. I normally enjoy the byplay of the characters, but this one takes things too seriously. Once again, Louis is pulling strings all over the place. Harvey is forced to face things done by his former mentor (played by Gary Cole). The romantic triangle continues with Michael stuck with two beautiful women and trying to play a game to not lose either. The jerk friend of his, who is nothing but trouble, shows up again (I wanted to have seen the last of him). There is contrived double date to force Michael into a showing of loyalty. The worst part of the whole thing is the lack of clarity as to the laws violated and the culpability. A little weaker than previous episodes but not horrible.
    9NSolanoV

    Cheaters & Losers

    The acting in this episode near the end and in the middle really made the actors bring out their emotions mostly Gabriel. Because for that little speech that he made about cheating and getting what you deserve raising his voice up and putting some emotion into his performance really made me feel the betrayal that he felt by his D. A. This is my first watch of Suits and I was fully captivated by the pilot and the following the series closely by decently analyzing the episodes, and Harvey this season is shown not to put emotion nor feelings into his cases but the one that involves himself one Can se how he goes off the rails and it is the first big time in the series so far the the character of Harvey shows this range of emotions.
    2bensleftself

    Probably the worst episode of season 1

    Trite bored dialogue. Poorly written, predictable and the actors sleptwalk through the scenes. Can probably skip this eposode without missing a thing.
    8teddexter0

    Casual review

    I think it was pretty nice we see Harvey in a different light, and how noble he handles it that even makes him more likeable.

    Behind the ego, he's actually a nice person... Rachel is super volatile, but I love the Chem with Mike😂😂😂

    Does anyone else think one of the sisters looks like Megyn Kelly😅😂

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    • Goofs
      The World Trade Center is shown in the background in a night scene. The buildings were destroyed in 2001, this episode takes place in 2011.
    • Quotes

      Harvey Specter: You put me in front of an unbiased judge, I walk away clean. You put me in a courtroom with a grand jury, anything can happen.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Suits: Discovery (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Greenback Boogie
      Written by Curtis Mayfield

      Performed by Ima Robot

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 1, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada(Whole series except pilot)
    • Production companies
      • Hypnotic
      • Universal Cable Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 45m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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