| Season number | 2 |
|---|---|
| Bgcolour |
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| Starring | |
| Num episodes | 16 |
| Network | USA Network |
| First aired | June 14, 2012 |
| Last aired | February 21, 2013 |
| Episode list | List of Suits episodes |
The second season of the American legal comedy-drama Suits was ordered on August 11, 2011.[1] The season originally aired on USA Network in the United States between June 14, 2012 and February 21, 2013. The season was produced by Hypnotic Films & Television and Universal Cable Productions, and the executive producers were Doug Liman, David Bartis and series creator Aaron Korsh. The season had six series regulars playing employees at the fictional Pearson Hardman law firm in Manhattan: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle, Sarah Rafferty, and Gina Torres.
Overview
The series revolves around corporate lawyer Harvey Specter and his associate attorney Mike Ross, the latter practicing without a law degree.
Cast
Regular cast
- Gabriel Macht as Harvey Specter
- Patrick J. Adams as Mike Ross
- Rick Hoffman as Louis Litt
- Meghan Markle as Rachel Zane
- Sarah Rafferty as Donna Paulsen
- Gina Torres as Jessica Pearson
Recurring cast
Guest cast
Six actors received star billing in the show's first season. Each character works at the fictional Pearson Hardman law firm in Manhattan. Gabriel Macht plays corporate lawyer Harvey Specter, who is promoted to senior partner and is forced to hire an associate attorney. Patrick J. Adams plays college dropout Mike Ross, who wins the associate position with his eidetic memory and genuine desire to be a good lawyer. Rick Hoffman plays Louis Litt, Harvey's jealous rival and the direct supervisor of the firm's first-year associates. Meghan Markle plays Rachel Zane, a paralegal who aspires to be an attorney but her test anxiety prevents her from attending Harvard Law School. Sarah Rafferty plays Donna Paulsen, Harvey's long-time legal secretary, confidant, and initially the only one at the firm who knows Mike never attended law school. Gina Torres plays Jessica Pearson, the co-founder and managing partner of the firm.
Episodes
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Ratings
| No. | Title | Original air date | Time slot (EST) | Viewers (in millions) | Rating (Adults 18–49) | 18-49 Rank on Cable | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "She Knows" | June 14, 2012 | Thursdays 9:00 p.m. | 3.47 | 1.1 |
| [2] |
| 2 | "The Choice" | June 21, 2012 | 3.80 | 1.2 |
| [3] | |
| 3 | "Meet the New Boss" | June 28, 2012 | 3.88 | 1.3 |
| [4] | |
| 4 | "Discovery" | July 12, 2012 | 3.70 | 1.2 |
| [5] | |
| 5 | "Break Point" | July 19, 2012 | 3.72 | 1.2 |
| [6] | |
| 6 | "All In" | July 26, 2012 | 3.89 | 1.3 |
| [7] | |
| 7 | "Sucker Punch" | August 2, 2012 | 3.41 | 1.2 |
| [8] | |
| 8 | "Rewind" | August 9, 2012 | 3.42 | 1.1 |
| [9] | |
| 9 | "Asterisk" | August 16, 2012 | 4.00 | 1.4 |
| [10] | |
| 10 | "High Noon" | August 23, 2012 | 4.49 | 1.9 |
| [11] | |
| 11 | "Blind-Sided" | January 17, 2013 | 3.57 | 1.2 |
| [12] | |
| 12 | "Blood in the Water" | January 24, 2013 | 3.75 | 1.1 |
| [13] | |
| 13 | "Zane vs. Zane" | January 31, 2013 | 3.36 | 1.0 |
| [14] | |
| 14 | "He's Back" | February 7, 2013 | 3.07 | 1.0 |
| [15] | |
| 15 | "Normandy" | February 14, 2013 | 2.90 | 1.0 |
| [16] | |
| 16 | "War" | February 21, 2013 | 3.20 | 1.0 |
| [17] |
References
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