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After her quick cameo last season, it seems Troian Bellisario just couldn't stay away from Suits!
Reprising her role as Claire, the cute, lovable, and very angry law student that Mike duped before he hooked up with Harvey, Troian's latest appearance on Suits Season 5 Episode 8 is sure to cause quite a few issues for Mike. After all, she knows that he never went to law school! Will this pretty little liar end up lying for Mike, or exposing his secret to the world?
If you're looking to watch Claire's first appearance, look no further because you can watch Suits online via TV Fanatic to re-familiarize yourself!
1. Claire is Back! - Suits Season 5 Episode 8
This week, Troian Bellisario reprises her role as Claire, Mike's ex from his pre-Harvey days. Back when Mike was still a bike messenger who smoked too much pot, he conned Claire into believing he was a law student just like her. Needless to say, things didn't end well.
2. Mike & Claire - Suits Season 5 Episode 8
Claire has heard the fake-lawyer song and dance before from Mike, so you can bet she'll be suspicious about how he ended up at a top tier law firm. The only question is, will she keep his secret despite their rocky past, or will she turn him (and everyone involved) into the board?
3. Mike - Suits Season 5 Episode 8
Mike better do some fast thinking where Claire is concerned, since they didn't exactly part on the best of terms. If he can't convince her to give him a second chance and keep his secret, then that Junior Partner position might not be an issue for much longer.
4. Rachel and Claire - Suits Season 5 Episode 8
If Mike can't convince Claire to keep quiet, maybe Rachel can? After all, she was duped by Mike's law school lies before, just like Claire was. The only difference is that Rachel has come to accept the good Mike can do with a degree, despite all the lies. Can Claire do the same?
5. Unhappy Claire - Suits Season 5 Episode 8
If Claire does in fact realize that Mike never went to law school after they broke up, then she could hold the key to bringing him – and Jessica and Harvey and Louis too – and his career crashing down. Will she go that far just to win her case?
6. Dr. Agard - Suits Season 5 Episode 8
Dr. Agard is back and looking happier than ever. Her sessions with Harvey hit quite the bump earlier this season, but can we assume from her happy expression that they're making progress? Let's hope so, since Harvey might need her testimonial if Louis ends up bringing assault and battery charges against him.
7. Look Who's Smiling - Suits Season 5 Episode 8
Harvey and Dr. Agard have had quite a few fights and almost a few tears in this office, but today it looks like they're all smiles. If therapy is really going this well for them, then maybe we can expect to see a new and improved Harvey soon. Let's just hope this new camaraderie doesn't lead anywhere romantic. Doctor/patient dating never works out well!
8. Harvey's Therapy - Suits Season 5 Episode 8
Now that Harvey has recommitted to therapy and started discussing his mother, his emotion seem to be always right on the surface. Which is probably what led to him punching Louis in the first place. Hopefully Harvey can use these sessions to get a handle on his anger, or he'll be facing more assault and battery charges in the future.
9. Looking Bridal - Suits Season 5 Episode 8
Rachel is looking very bridal in this photo, decked out in all white and gazing longingly into the future. Her future with Mike not be as rosy as she'd hoped though, if the truth about his degree ever gets out. Forget about losing his job, Mike could end up in jail and PSL could go out of business if he's exposed as a fraud.
10. Rachel vs. Claire - Suits Season 5 Episode 8
These two ladies might not just be facing off against each other in the court room this week, and we can even forget all the drama about the fiancee meeting the ex-girlfriend. Mike's secret seems to be the main point of contention this week, and we can only imagine how upset Claire will be if she realizes that Mike has scammed his way into the legal world again.
11. Donna in the Middle - Suits Season 5 Episode 8
Once again Donna will have to work with both Harvey and Louis as they duke it out, and this time she'll have to pick a side and stay there. Nothing says "permanent damage" like an assault and battery charge, so hopefully Donna can get Louis to let bygones be bygones.
12. Donna Deliberates - Suits Season 5 Episode 8
Caught between her ex-boss and her new one, there's always a chance that Donna could side with Louis instead of Harvey. Even if he was provoked and his actions were understandable, Harvey still did some serious damage, and Louis and Donna are tight now. Could Donna be on Team Louis this week?
13. Louis' Battle Wounds - Suits Season 5 Episode 8
No matter what Donna says, it doesn't look like Louis is exactly in a forgiving mood. He took a punch to the eye and then a shove through a glass table. That's not something you just get up and walk away from. With bumps and bruises everywhere to remind him of his fight with Harvey, Louis won't be in the mood to forgive and forget for a while.
14. Wounded Pride - Suits Season 5 Episode 8
More than any physical injury, Louis' pride took a hit last week, when he took those hits from Harvey. His relationship with Esther and with Harvey were called into question, so he's understandably feeling a little hurt. Can he see reason and learn to forgive his best friend? Should he have to?
15. Jessica - Suits Season 5 Episode 8
If anyone can make Louis see reason, it's Jessica. As the third name partner is PSL, when S & L starting throwing punches at each other, you've got to take a side. With Hardman circling the firm, we're going to guess that Jessica's side is the side of reunification in order to present a strong front.
16. Opposing Counsel - Suits Season 5 Episode 8
As they attempt to refocus back on the lawsuit at hand – to which they've been assigned opposing sides – Rachel and Claire still seem at odds. If they can't find a way to table the Mike issue while they deliberate, they could both get into hot water for screwing up a case.
17. Rachel - Suits Season 5 Episode 8
It's a shame Rachel can't make Claire see first hand all the different ways Mike has managed to help people in the last five years he's been with the firm. His legal degree might be a total sham, but the dozens of cases he's helped win are proof positive that he's a changed man.
18. Claire - Suits Season 5 Episode 8
From what we remember of Claire, she is a good person with a good heart. If Rachel can help her see that Mike is doing more good than harm in his new position, we have faith that she'll choose to keep his secret in favor of spilling the metaphorical beans and getting him locked up.
19. Donna Alone - Suits Season 5 Episode 8
We've lost count of how many times Donna has gotten herself stuck in the middle of Louis and Harvey's squabbling, but could this fight be the one that leaves her all alone? If she refuses to pick a side, she could lose both Harvey and Louis in one fell swoop. Maybe she could go be Jessica's secretary instead?
20. Donna and the Dictaphone - Suits Season 5 Episode 8
For future reference, Donna and the Dictaphone would make a great band name. Just saying. But what could Donna be up to with Louis' dictaphone this week? Maybe reminding him of better times with Harvey? Or playing back a message he needs to hear? Whatever is on that dictaphone, let's hope it helps get Harvey out of this mess.
