She recently got a raise, in the episode where she was looking into Neil Gross' fiancee, or was promised one if she were successful, which she was.

On that note, get Corey Stoll on this show ASAP, assuming he hasn't been snatched up by some pilot this season.

The types of people I know that are or are trying to be cops and in the military would surprise you, or at least they surprised me, so I find it hard to guess what might be a good fit for a particular job. If they don't make her character too quirky, it will probably work.

As I said above, this reflects the poor management skills of Will and Diane, as Clarke Hayden has described.

Why does Kalinda feel so out of sorts at LG? It's not as if she's been screwed in some way, like Cary, and when she's played hardball, like with her salary bump, she's gotten it.

I think he's genuinely nervous around her, because she knows him and, more importantly, he knows her. He's well aware she's different from most other women and that intimidates him.

A few things:

I thought the musical chairs stuff was well done. The goal, let's remember, was to get information that the feds didn't have to reveal right away, and it was clear AUSA Orson Hodge understood that. And while the judge was willing to give him some time to make his case, he kept on striking out, because he was never…

I suspect the Kings are playing the long game and want a stable roster of capable actors, which they certainly have, to use for future seasons. I can't say everything has been perfect this season, but then when is it ever? Last season's big issue, the indictment proceedings by WSC, were resolved in a great way (I…

There's a series ordered to pilot on NBC next season called Bloodline, about a suburban girl who realizes she's descended from two families of warring mercenaries. As much as it seems ridiculous, it's supposedly a really, really good script. I thought Preston would make a great addition to the show, if she's available.

Hence my question above about a federal case against Peter. I'm not sure of the penalties, but assuming they aren't minor, it seems like they going after something bigger.

It's not a bad strategy, given what information the show has given us. It was said that Peter was ahead in the polls, despite what an issue Maddie was making of his time as SA, so why rock the boat? She's the underdog, not him.

Yeah, having Judge Junior Soprano tell AUSA Orson Hodge to shit down and shut up was a highlight.

Forgive me if this as a stupid question, but way back in the first season, Jill Flint's character, federal agent Lana Dalaney, mentions the feds are interested in Peter. Perhaps I am missing something, but unlike his corruption case within Illinois, this was never completely resolved. If that's the case, then it might…

More context in the next episode would be nice…

They mentioned Lemond Bishop? I knew my DVR cut out!

Renee Goldsberry, who plays Geneva Pine, is going to be on "The Following" this week as a lawyer presumably for Joe Carroll. I guess Chicago is just too much for her…

At the same time, numbercruncher, you probably look immensely better to any firm if you are an equity partner. Considering all of the problems in the legal market right now, it wouldn't be the worst thing in the world for him to mint himself like that should he need a new job down the line.

And here's another possibly absurd suggestion: Pete loses the governor's race to Maddie and isn't SA any longer, leaving him with nothing to do. He, Alicia, and Cary start a new firm.

Is there a difference between a partner and an equity partner? If there is, or even if there isn't, isn't there a way to keep them on track without having all of the same advantages? It seems like bad business to string them along like that.