By the end of the episode, the defense has suffered a major blow due to Donna’s testimony. Seeing the jury's reaction, Harvey makes a drastic shift in strategy, finally agreeing to step down and let Mike take over his own defense for the remainder of the trial to win back the jury's favor. Suits Recap – Season 5, Episode 14: Self Defense
In the Suits episode , the central story revolves around the internal and external power struggle over who will lead Mike Ross's defense as his fraud trial officially begins. The Battle for Representation [S5E14] Self Defense
: Realizing Harvey is right about the tactical necessity of a seasoned lead, Mike agrees to let Harvey represent him as the official trial starts. The Real Trial and Anita Gibbs By the end of the episode, the defense
: Harvey calls Rachel Zane to the stand and "eviscerates" her, proving to Mike that he isn't emotionally ready to handle the personal attacks Gibbs will surely launch during the real trial. The Battle for Representation : Realizing Harvey is
: Gibbs calls Mike's former best friend, Trevor, as a witness. Harvey successfully discredits him by highlighting his history as a drug dealer and his personal vendetta against Mike.