For Suits‘ Harvey Specter, Michael Phelps is the big fish he never could land — a fact that will come to light when the überdecorated Olympic swimmer comes up for air on the USA Network drama.

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In Season 3’s winter premiere (airing in early 2014), Phelps — who is a fan of Suits and recently declared it his favorite TV show — will make Harvey confront their prickly past when Scottie (returning guest star Abigail Spencer) tries to land him as a client.

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Suits airs its midseason finale on Sept. 17.