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"It's Called the Octopus" is the 18th episode of How to Get Away with Murder.

Summary[]

When Annalise takes on a new client, the team must investigate a very high end sex club to get answers. Meanwhile, Annalise is still representing the siblings accused of killing their parents, but the case takes a turn for the worse when a new motive surfaces, and Wes teams up with an unexpected ally.[2]

Plot[]

Annalise begins the episode late at night, half-asleep, when she believes she hears an intruder that turns out to be a rat. She calls Wes to dispose of the rat for her, which he does. Next scene, Annalise lectures to the class the importance of sex in criminal law. Michaela asks Levi to leave so she doesn’t sleep with him on the first date. Asher flirts with Bonnie as Annalise’s voiceover continues describing the leading cause of murder being affairs. The lecture then leads to Annalise’s new client Tanya in court, trying to look like she doesn’t have boobs. The man testifying is a banker who claims having sex with Tanya traumatized him. Annalise convinced Tanya to give over her confidential guest ledger, hoping to find anyone willing to testify but none of the K-5 can find anyone willing. Annalise then discovers Caleb and Catherine kissing has made the front page of a magazine cover. They claim to not be in a relationship. The K-5 then discuss their sex lives, leading to Michaela admitting she never had an orgasm before. She and Connor go undercover to Utopia Circle. Annalise calls Dominic’s wife on the stand, making her appear guilty of his murder and winning the case.

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Notes[]

  • This episode scored 7.22 million viewers.

Title[]

  • The ‘Keating 5’ were given the task of interviewing everyone who had recently gone to a sex party, held by a company named ‘Utopia Circle’, when one of the interviewers (named Byron) informs Michaela what his and also Dominic, the episode’s victim's favorite sex position is/was. “It’s called 'The Octopus', Dominic’s favorite position -- mine too.”
    • It's Called the Octopus - Byron

Music[]

Song Artist Scene
"Anxious In Venice" Superhumanoids Annalise talks to her class about crimes of passion; Michaela and Levi have sex; Asher arrives at Bonnie's; Connor makes Oliver breakfast; Laurel & Frank flirt; The Keating 5 talk about their case.
"It Will Find You (Mock & Toof Remix)" Maps Montage as the Keating 5 make visits Tanya's clients and try to persuade them to testify in defense of her, while some are in favor of her and defend her none are willing to come to her rescue.
"KITTY HAWK (Break Science Remix)" Theory Connor & Michaela go to Alicia's party; Alicia introduces AJ; Annalise asks Frank for an update on Nate; Annalise blackmails to get Nate a job; AJ tells Michaela about the switch as Tanya's party.
"Untamed (Figgy Remix)" Corsica Art Club Laurel & Bonnie drink at a bar, they vent their problems with their relationships with Frank & Asher then Laurel tries to pump Bonnie for information about Frank and his past but she refuses to give.
"Awake (feat. J.U.D.G.E)" Sante Annalise dresses and heads over to Nate's; Connor has a confession with Oliver then they have sex; Michaela tells Levi she changed her mind about him staying over; Asher goes to his father for help.

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