'Suits' S05E16: '25th Hour' Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams Finale Recap

Season 5 of Suits continues on USA Network after its midseason premiere. In Episode 16, will lawyers Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht) and Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams) need to stop the 25th Hour due to the fallout from Donna Paulsen (Sarah Rafferty)?

GIbbs hands over a piece of paper to Mike to sign as Harvey races up the stairs. In the hallway, Harvey and Mike meet abruptly as he has pleaded guilty. Rachel (Meghan Markle) is furious with Mike over his decision and walks away from him. Harvey interrupts the courtroom and cruses aloud, offending the judge.

Donna is unable to console Rachel as Harvey claims Mike was coerced by Gibbs. Because he has accepted Gibbs' deal, Mike has 3 days left of freedom. Jessica (Gina Torres) realizes if Mike takes the deal; all his cases will be reopened , which means lawsuits against the firm. Clifford's mother warns Mike that nothing is ever the same when the cell doors close.

Robert Zane (Wendell Pierce) confronts Louis Litt (Rick Hoffman) about the consequences of Mike's decision. While Harvey is obsessed with the jury's verdict, Louis meets with Katrina, who already knows Mike is a fraud. Katrina knows Louis used the info to become partner. 

Rachel is a mess as her face is drenched in tears. Mike cannot live with himself with the lies he told. Though time is running out, Rachel wants to be alone because Mike broke his promise. Harvey learns that the verdict was "not guilty" all along.

Clifford's mother argues with Harvey about what's going to the prison. Harvey needs to do something to save Mike because she owes him. Harvey lies and tells Mike it was a guilty verdict. Knowing Mike is going away for nothing, Harvey has to pull some strings. 

Now that Robert Zane made an offer,Jack Solof (John Pyper-Ferguson) hands in his resignation to Jessica. Making his apology, Mike will miss going home to Rachel. Mike and Rachel feel each other up as they have passionate sex. 

Donna leaves after Harvey yells at her. Robert is furious that Jessica didn't tell him about Mike when he was dating his daughter. After Harvey apologizes, Donna wonders if he could offer something bigger that Gibbs wants. Knowing he was being recorded, Louis has a way of getting back of Katrina.

Representing Liberty Rail, Evan (Tricia Helfer) offers a del that could ruin the deal. Mike asks Rachel's mother to make a case for him. Because his protege stabbed him in the back. Louis promises to ruin her if she doesn't get rid of her recording. In order to save Mike, Louis, Rachel, and Harvey try to make a deal that Gibbs would want. 

Robert warns Rachel that Mike will ruin her law career. He cannot trust his own daughter. She doesn't want him at the wedding. Mike confesses to the priest and asks for him to hold his marriage. Gibbs wants Harvey to convince Mike that he will take his place.

Harvey tells Mike that he lied, and starts a fight with him. Jessica makes peace with Robert and asks him to be at Rachel's wedding. Even after Mike tells her the truth, Rachel still wants her wedding. After seeing her parents, Mike wants Rachel to pass the bar and become a lawyer. 

Rachel cries as Harvey drives Mike off to prison. Jessica, Louis, and Donna have the firm but everyone has quit. 

Readers, what did you think of 25th Hour?