Suits season 9
Final ten-episode season of the legal drama Suits.
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The ninth and final season of *Suits* was greenlit on January 23, 2019, with the announcement that it would be the show’s last. All regular cast members from the previous season returned, but unlike seasons two through eight, this one had only ten episodes instead of sixteen. It debuted on USA Network on July 17, 2019, and was immediately followed by the premiere of the spin-off *Pearson*.
Creator Aaron Korsh explained that after season six wrapped, he and USA Network extended the cast contracts for two more years beyond season seven. He noted that a shortened final season made sense because the show’s winter runs were only six episodes, and they wanted a full ten-episode summer run to “go out on a high note.” USA also aired a repeat of the pilot on August 28 with added commentary from the cast.
Korsh said the writers aimed to bring back past characters, as that had always been part of the show’s DNA, but they had to be selective to keep the story moving. He denied British tabloid rumors that they tried to get Meghan Markle back for a cameo in exchange for a charity donation. However, he and Patrick J. Adams discussed bringing Mike Ross back if Adams’ schedule allowed. On June 3, 2019, Adams was officially announced as a guest star for the fifth episode, and Korsh hinted he might also appear in the finale. Korsh said they would always welcome Markle if she reached out, but he didn’t expect it. Wendell Pierce’s Robert Zane was written out after the eighth season due to Pierce’s uncertain availability, though Korsh hoped to bring him back.
The ninth season picked up shortly after the eighth season’s finale. Korsh said it would explore Donna and Harvey’s new relationship and teased possible marriage and death. Mike’s return would involve a case against Harvey and Samantha.
The table read for the fifth episode was scheduled for mid-June, with filming soon after. Patrick J. Adams was initially set to direct the penultimate episode, but his commitment to *The Right Stuff* prevented that.
Quick Facts
- Season Number
- 9
- Starring
- Gabriel Macht / Rick Hoffman / Sarah Rafferty / Amanda Schull / Dulé Hill / Katherine Heigl
- Num Episodes
- 10
- Network
- USA Network
- First Aired
- 2019-07-17
- Last Aired
- 2019-09-25
- Prev Season
- Season 8
- Episode List
- List of Suits episodes
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Lore & Background
The ninth season was ordered on January 23, 2019, with the announcement that it would be the final season. Creator Aaron Korsh explained that the decision to end the show with a 10-episode season came after extending cast contracts for two years beyond season 7. He stated that the shortened season allowed the show to 'go out on a high note' with a summer run of ten episodes. A repeat of the series pilot aired on August 28 with additional cast commentary.
Casting saw the return of Patrick J. Adams as Mike Ross for the fifth episode, with Korsh hinting he might reappear in the series finale. Korsh denied rumors of trying to bring back Meghan Markle for a cameo, though he said they would welcome her if she reached out. Wendell Pierce's Robert Zane was written out due to uncertain availability, though Korsh hoped to bring him back. The season explored the relationship between Donna and Harvey, with Korsh teasing possible marriage and death.
Filming for the episode featuring Mike Ross's return began in mid-June 2019. Patrick J. Adams was originally set to direct the penultimate episode but could not due to his commitment to The Right Stuff.
Reader's Guide
The ninth season of Suits served as the conclusion to the long-running legal drama, wrapping up storylines for characters like Harvey Specter, Louis Litt, and Donna Paulsen. Its shortened 10-episode format was a deliberate choice to provide a satisfying finale, as creator Aaron Korsh noted the desire to avoid a truncated mid-season end. The season also launched the spin-off Pearson, which premiered immediately after the season premiere. The return of Patrick J. Adams as Mike Ross was a significant draw for fans, though the show did not secure a cameo from Meghan Markle. The season's focus on character relationships and potential marriage or death added emotional weight to the series' end. Overall, the ninth season provided closure for the show's core audience while maintaining the legal drama's signature style.
Did You Know?
- The ninth season consisted of ten episodes, unlike the second through eighth seasons which had sixteen.
- Patrick J. Adams returned as Mike Ross for the fifth episode and was considered for the series finale.
- A repeat of the series pilot aired on August 28, 2019, with additional commentary from cast members.
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