On a long drawn-out case, Fuller-Carp and Hilary pass the time by playing word games. Meanwhile, Ruth lies to a dating service about her job, fearing that men will be put off by a female barrister.
Fuller-Carp becomes envious of Ruth's new gig as a legal expert on daytime TV and Hilary's being chosen for an experimental case that is to be televised.
Fuller-Carp is afraid that a fellow barrister is going to expose his ownership of a disreputable real estate company. Meanwhile, Ruth attempts to bond with a client who is going through a tough battle for child custody.
To enhance the firm's visibility and reputation, Fuller-Carp decides to hire a new associate who is a graduate of Eton and Cambridge.
Fuller-Carp decides that he can offset his poor record of cases won by joining the freemasons. Meanwhile, Hilary and Ruth accept an invitation to an event for gay and lesbian lawyers.
Fuller-Carp decides that the only way to win a case against his arch rival is to flirt with the judge. Meanwhile, Ruth decides to adopt a baby.