How to Get Away with Murder

A sharp-minded law professor and defense attorney at a Philadelphia university selects a group of top students to gain real-world experience at her legal firm.

Annalise Keating confronts Max St. Vincent, a reclusive millionaire accused of murdering his wife, and assigns her students the task of proving his innocence despite the available evidence. Meanwhile, tensions escalate in her personal life as she begins to suspect that Sam may be linked to Lila's disappearance. Flash forwards hint at secrets that Wes may be hiding about the night of the murder.

Annalise helps Paula Murphy, a suburban soccer mom, secure her release from jail after a misdemeanor arrest, only for Paula to be immediately taken into FBI custody in connection with a felony murder. Annalise and her students must prove Paula's innocence, relying on testimony from another suspect. At the same time, Annalise is asked to represent Griffin O'Reilly, a university football star linked to Lila's disappearance, but she hesitates until she is certain Sam is not involved. Flashforwards hint at additional clues and the presence of another person at the crime scene besides the students.

Annalise and her students conduct an investigation into Marren Trudeau, a well-known CEO of a brokerage firm who has been arrested for insider trading, uncovering a surprising revelation. Meanwhile, Wes discovers a concealed cell phone that belongs to Rebecca, which holds a troubling clue connected to the murder of Lila Stangard.

In *How to Get Away with Murder*, Annalise Keating takes on the defense of a teenager charged with killing his police officer father, as personal conflicts intensify within her relationships, particularly with Sam, whose bond with her is increasingly strained. Meanwhile, Wes and Rebecca begin to question Annalise's true motives. Flash-forwards provide new insights into Laurel's connection to Frank and reveal the reason he was in contact with her on the night of Sam's death.

Annalise and her team take on a client who was sentenced to death years earlier by Asher's father, making the case emotionally charged. Tensions rise as Wes remains upset with Annalise over withheld information in Lila's case, forcing her to work to regain his cooperation. Future scenes reveal Asher's whereabouts on the night of the murder.

Annalise and her team take on Rebecca's case, but a court-imposed gag order forces Rebecca to act on her own. At the same time, Michaela uncovers a pre-nuptial agreement, Laurel and Frank begin to form a romantic bond, and future glimpses provide further insight into Wes and Rebecca's relationship.

The team takes on the defense of a mother who is on trial for the murder of her family's nanny while she was under the influence of powerful medication. Meanwhile, a surprising revelation in Lila's case begins to test the loyalty of Rebecca and Bonnie toward Annalise. Flashbacks offer further insight into Lila's relationship with Sam.

During the bonfire night, the group experiences a tense confrontation as they uncover crucial details about the mysterious events that led to Sam's death.

The day following Sam's death, the students help Annalise search for her missing husband, prompting uncertainty about how much she truly knows about the events. A new arrival in town further complicates their attempts to conceal the murder.

The university resumes after the holiday break amid growing speculation about the whereabouts of Annalise Keating's husband. The Keating Five continue to face police questioning, and their internal struggles with guilt over Sam's death are revealed. At the same time, Sam's sister, Hannah, arrives on campus and initiates her own investigation into his disappearance.

A major breakthrough in Sam's murder case forces Annalise and the students to adjust their approach. As she attempts to maintain normalcy by defending a new mob-connected client, Hannah persistently demands the truth from Annalise.

Annalise faces intense feelings of guilt and turns to an unexpected source for help. Meanwhile, Bonnie takes on a difficult case involving a client charged with a severe offense.

The episode shifts between flashbacks that uncover crucial details about the night of Lila's murder and the present-day trial of a priest accused of killing another priest, in which Annalise Keating is involved. At the same time, Connor and Oliver's relationship grows more intense, while Wes and Rebecca's mutual distrust continues to deepen.

Wes, Connor, Michaela, and Laurel face growing danger as Annalise works to protect them, while the mystery surrounding Lila's death moves toward a crucial revelation.