Alicia steps into a blue-ribbon panel reviewing a police shooting—unprepared, determined, and unflappable. Rookie mistakes lead her to dig deeper: she challenges protocols, questions the decline of evidence, and steps on toes—including her husband Peter’s—when she realizes a drop gun controversy was buried. Meanwhile, she’s battling back… the house she hoped to buy, a tense meeting with her mother-in-law, and shady advances from an FBI-friendly face. It’s an Alicia-fueled showdown with integrity, family, and personal sanctuary all on the line—culminating at the hair salon where a final stare sets up a major cliffhanger. May Jerry Adler’s memory shine bright in this episode’s legacy.

00:02 – Alicia flips a coin with Jason to settle podcast penalties
00:05 – Alicia tossed onto the blue-ribbon panel; Pastor Damon knows his assigned “role”
00:12 – Ronnie, the victim’s son, testifies and Alicia sympathizes
00:17 – Investigator Burke’s internal report surfaces, Alicia pushes him recalled
00:24 – Alicia exposes the jewelry‑store drop gun connection
00:32 – The IRS hits Lockhart/Gardner; Kalinda deflects with savvy
00:42 – Alicia writes a heartfelt letter for the house
00:46 – Lana “FBI Lady” tries cozying up to Kalinda—Kalinda pushes back fiercely
00:56 – At the firm, partners nominate Howard for name-partner powers
01:02 – Flashbacks show cusp-of‑lawyer life in the house; tragic times too
01:07 – Peter interrupts—a second Florick bid emerges; twist: Jackie’s in the race
01:10 – Final stare‑down at the hair salon—major cliffhanger ending

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