"" is the high-stakes season five finale of the legal drama Suits , originally aired on March 2, 2016. In this episode, Mike Ross makes a monumental sacrifice to save his colleagues from prosecution for his fraud. Key Plot Developments

In a tragic twist, Harvey discovers from the jury foreman that the jury was actually going to find Mike not guilty. To prevent Mike from being devastated by this knowledge, Harvey lies and tells him the verdict would have been guilty. [S5E16] 25th Hour

Mike and Rachel Zane plan to marry before he reports to prison. However, on the wedding day, Mike calls off the ceremony, refusing to take away Rachel 's future or tie her to a convict. "" is the high-stakes season five finale of

Facing an uncertain jury verdict, Mike Ross accepts a deal from prosecutor Anita Gibbs . He pleads guilty to fraud and agrees to a two-year prison sentence in exchange for Gibbs dropping all potential charges against Harvey Specter , Jessica Pearson , and Louis Litt . To prevent Mike from being devastated by this

As Mike reports to Danbury Federal Penitentiary , the law firm Pearson Specter Litt is left in ruins. Almost all employees resign, leaving only the name partners and Donna Paulsen in an empty office.