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Alicia Florrick boldly assumes full responsibility for her family and re-enters the workforce after her husband's very public sex and political corruption scandal lands him in jail.

7 Seasons
156 Episodes
Ended
Drama
Cast & Characters
Hitting the Fan
9.6/10 (1964 votes)

#1 Hitting the Fan

S5:E5

A desperate battle to retain clients begins when Cary and Alicia's plan to leave the firm is exposed.

Dramatics, Your Honor
9.4/10 (1607 votes)

#2 Dramatics, Your Honor

S5:E15

Alicia asks Cary to be her lawyer when Nelson Dubeck (Eric Bogosian) asks her to participate in a deposition; Will faces off with a new prosecutor while defending Jeffrey Grant (Hunter Parrish).

The Last Call
9.2/10 (1128 votes)

#3 The Last Call

S5:E16

Alicia searches for answers as she tries to make sense of Will’s death in the aftermath of the courthouse shooting. Meanwhile, Diane delivers the somber news to the partners at Lockhart/Gardner who must decide how to move forward.

Another Ham Sandwich
8.9/10 (906 votes)

#4 Another Ham Sandwich

S3:E14

With her investigation complete, Special Prosecutor Wendy Scott-Carr presents her evidence against Will to the grand jury in hopes of sending him to prison for bribery. Meanwhile, Eli and Stacie Hall square off once again.

The Decision Tree
8.9/10 (974 votes)

#5 The Decision Tree

S5:E10

Alicia is shocked to learn that a former client bequeathed her millions, but Lockhart/Gardner quickly contests the will on behalf of the deceased’s wife. Meanwhile, Diane asks Kalinda to look into Damian’s background. Also, Eli and Marilyn are concerned about Peter being seen with Alicia’s more disreputable clients at the Florrick/Agos holiday party.

Hail Mary
8.9/10 (789 votes)

#6 Hail Mary

S6:E11

Cary hires a prison consultant to prepare him for incarceration while the team at Florrick/Agos/Lockhart does everything in its power to help him. Meanwhile, Alicia practices for the State’s Attorney candidates’ debate.

Nine Hours
8.7/10 (918 votes)

#7 Nine Hours

S2:E9

When Alicia gets a vague tip from a courthouse clerk in the appeal case of a death row inmate, the law firm races to secure a stay of execution. Meanwhile, Peter Florrick prepares for his first debate with Glenn Childs and Wendy Scott-Carr.

Red Team, Blue Team
8.7/10 (802 votes)

#8 Red Team, Blue Team

S4:E14

Office politics come to a head when Will and Diane ask Alicia and Cary to face off against them in a mock trial, only to get more than they bargained for. Eli tries to avoid losing his role in Peter’s campaign to Jordan, as he continues his fight with the Justice Department.

A Weird Year
8.7/10 (731 votes)

#9 A Weird Year

S5:E22

The futures of Florrick/Agos and Lockhart/Gardner are at stake when the firms consider merging, driving a wedge between Alicia and Cary. Meanwhile, Diane makes a big decision when Louis Canning challenges her role at her firm.

Oppo Research
8.7/10 (756 votes)

#10 Oppo Research

S6:E4

Eli asks a respected campaign manager to help Alicia explore the option of running for state's attorney.

Closing Arguments
8.6/10 (866 votes)

#11 Closing Arguments

S2:E23

Despite their tense relationship, Alicia and Kalinda rush to prove their client's innocence in a murder trial, while the timing might finally be right for Alicia and Will to pursue their relationship.

What's in the Box?
8.6/10 (772 votes)

#12 What's in the Box?

S4:E22

When Zach thinks he has witnessed vote tampering, Will, Alicia and Diane race to a series of emergency court proceedings on the night of the gubernatorial election; an unexpected source offers to help Cary start his own firm.

The Next Day
8.6/10 (735 votes)

#13 The Next Day

S5:E6

Alicia and Cary represent a client who changed firms and Will and Diane delay turning over the case files; Marilyn tries to give advice to Alicia.

All Tapped Out
8.6/10 (677 votes)

#14 All Tapped Out

S5:E18

Florrick/Agos takes on the case of an NSA whistleblower, only to learn that the agency has been monitoring the firm as well as Alicia’s personal life. Meanwhile, Diane faces the difficult task of working alongside Louis Canning when he joins Lockhart/Gardner. Also, Alicia goes after the State’s Attorney when he attempts to make Finn a scapegoat in the Jeffrey Grant case.

Winning Ugly
8.6/10 (696 votes)

#15 Winning Ugly

S6:E19

When potential voter fraud is discovered in the State’s Attorney election, Eli and Alicia take steps to stop a recount by enlisting the help of a well-respected civil rights lawyer, Spencer Randolph. Also, Diane learns she unwittingly submitted false evidence in Cary’s case.

Alienation of Affection
8.5/10 (753 votes)

#16 Alienation of Affection

S3:E12

Lockhart-Gardner faces trouble when a recently divorced couple claims they influenced their separation for their own personal gain.

The Dream Team
8.5/10 (737 votes)

#17 The Dream Team

S3:E22

Will and Diane scramble when Louis Canning and Patti Nyholm team up to bankrupt the firm. Also, Alicia faces conflicted feelings regarding her relationship with Peter, and Kalinda's past catches up to her.

Death of a Client
8.5/10 (798 votes)

#18 Death of a Client

S4:E18

When an erratic and litigious client is murdered, Alicia is convinced to waive attorney/client privilege to help the police when she learns that the killer may also be targeting someone close to her. Also, Peter and Mike Kresteva vie for an influential endorsement and Diane receives a stunning offer.

Everything is Ending
8.5/10 (848 votes)

#19 Everything is Ending

S5:E1

Alicia must focus on the firm’s efforts to prevent the execution of a convicted murderer while she secretly plans her exit from the firm with Cary. Meanwhile, Eli helps Peter assemble his staff in the governor’s office.

Outside the Bubble
8.5/10 (750 votes)

#20 Outside the Bubble

S5:E4

Alicia tries to obtain Lockhart/Gardner files as she prepares to exit the firm; faced with a sexual harassment lawsuit, the firm hires Elsbeth Tascioni.

The Line
8.5/10 (823 votes)

#21 The Line

S6:E1

Despite pressure from Eli, Alicia is determined not to run for State's Attorney; Diane considers joining Florrick/Agos; a crisis threatens to tear the firm apart.

Trust Issues
8.5/10 (714 votes)

#22 Trust Issues

S6:E2

As the firm deals with an internal legal crisis, Alicia tries to hold onto their biggest client; Diane plots her move.

Doubt
8.4/10 (939 votes)

#23 Doubt

S1:E18

Alicia and Will defend a college student accused of killing her sorority sister while under the influence of a sleep aid. At the same time, they also deal with their growing sexual tension and Diane and Kurt McVeigh continue their flirtation.

Great Firewall
8.4/10 (762 votes)

#24 Great Firewall

S2:E16

The law firm of Lockhart, Gardner and Bond sues a social networking site on behalf of a Chinese dissident, who posted an anonymous blog about democracy in China, and was jailed and tortured by the Chinese government when the site failed to protect his anonymity and turned over his IP address. Meanwhile, Eli gets a tip that he hopes will drive Childs out of the race, and Will and Diane hope to wrestle the firm away from Derrick Bond once and for all.

In Sickness
8.4/10 (755 votes)

#25 In Sickness

S2:E21

Lockhart/Gardner defends a patient in a liver transplant case against rival attorney Patti Nyholm; however, the case takes a turn when Patti is fired from her law firm and asks Lockhart/Gardner to represent her. Meanwhile, Alicia deals with emotional fallout from Peter's one-night stand with Kalinda.

Je Ne Sais What?
8.4/10 (766 votes)

#26 Je Ne Sais What?

S4:E12

Will, Diane and Alicia help Elsbeth Tascioni when she is arrested; Eli and Jordan give Peter conflicting pieces of advice.

The Trial
8.4/10 (650 votes)

#27 The Trial

S6:E10

When Cary's case goes to trial, a plea deal offer has him seriously considering jail time. Also, a joke between mother and daughter lands Alicia in trouble as her campaign for State's Attorney is in full stride.

Parenting Made Easy
8.3/10 (742 votes)

#28 Parenting Made Easy

S3:E10

A routine arbitration turns into a battle of wills between Alicia and Louis Canning, but the pair makes an unexpected connection when a personal crisis interrupts the proceedings.

I Fought The Law
8.3/10 (787 votes)

#29 I Fought The Law

S4:E1

A state trooper targets Zach, putting Alicia on the offensive; Kalinda decides to face her problems; Diane and Will explore the firm's financial issues.

Parallel Construction, Bitches
8.3/10 (659 votes)

#30 Parallel Construction, Bitches

S5:E13

Florrick/Agos and Lockhart/Gardner fight to keep Lemond Bishop as a client when he is arrested on a drug-related charge, which possibly resulted from a leak inside Alicia's firm. Meanwhile, the investigation into voter fraud in the gubernatorial election continues to move forward when Marilyn is approached by an agent in the Office of Public Integrity.

A Material World
8.3/10 (658 votes)

#31 A Material World

S5:E17

Alicia and Diane consider merging their firms in the wake of Will's death, even as they find themselves on opposite sides of a contentious divorce suit. Meanwhile, Alicia offers assistance to Finn when it becomes clear that the State's Attorney is looking for a scapegoat in the Jeffrey Grant case.

Loser Edit
8.3/10 (611 votes)

#32 Loser Edit

S6:E18

Still reeling from the cyber-hack at her law firm, Alicia is ambushed with questions about her leaked emails during a television interview. Meanwhile, Diane takes on a case that pits her sympathies towards gay marriage against the rights of religious freedom. Also, an investigator starts looking into the evidence Diane used to get Cary out of prison...

VIP Treatment
8.2/10 (847 votes)

#33 VIP Treatment

S2:E5

Alicia and the partners must decide whether to take on the case of a VIP massage therapist who accuses a Nobel Peace Prize winner of sexual assault. Meanwhile, Peter and Eli try to figure out what Wendy's candidacy means for their campaign.

Real Deal
8.2/10 (749 votes)

#34 Real Deal

S2:E13

While Alicia races against Louis Canning to round up the most clients for an Erin Brockovich-style class action lawsuit, a mole is detected in LGB law firm, who seems to be working for Canning.

Executive Order 13224
8.2/10 (712 votes)

#35 Executive Order 13224

S3:E7

Alicia worries that she will break confidentiality when the Treasury Department forces her to report on her latest client, while Peter reluctantly digs into Will's past transgressions.

What Went Wrong
8.2/10 (667 votes)

#36 What Went Wrong

S3:E11

As Alicia looks for a way to have a judgment thrown out following a shocking guilty verdict, she also begins to feel the consequences of decisions in her personal life.

Blue Ribbon Panel
8.2/10 (695 votes)

#37 Blue Ribbon Panel

S3:E19

Alicia is assigned to be on a blue-ribbon panel that is investigating a police shooting. But she soon begins to question the actions of the panel chairman.

The Art of War
8.2/10 (694 votes)

#38 The Art of War

S4:E6

When a female military officer accuses a civilian contractor of attempting to rape her in Afghanistan, Alicia tries to prove that he is not protected by a law prohibiting servicemen from suing the military. Meanwhile, a surprising new obstacle appears in Peter's quest for the governorship.

The Next Week
8.2/10 (672 votes)

#39 The Next Week

S5:E7

Zach makes a discovery that leads Alicia and Cary to believe that the Lockhart/Gardner firm is spying on them; Will helps one of Alicia's former clients; Clarke Hayden (Nathan Lane) offers financial advice to Florrick/Agos.

A Few Words
8.2/10 (720 votes)

#40 A Few Words

S5:E14

When Alicia is asked to be the keynote speaker at the American Bar Association conference in New York City, she looks to her past for inspiration. Meanwhile, the competition with Diane and Will continues as Alicia and Cary battle to align with a powerful New York lawyer. Also, Will turns to an old acquaintance when it becomes clear that Nelson Dubeck's investigation into possible voter fraud isn't going away.

Cast & Chracters

Alicia Florrick

Alicia Florrick

Actor: Julianna Margulies
Diane Lockhart

Diane Lockhart

Actor: Christine Baranski
Cary Agos

Cary Agos

Actor: Matt Czuchry
Eli Gold

Eli Gold

Actor: Alan Cumming
Lucca Quinn

Lucca Quinn

Actor: Cush Jumbo
Jason Crouse

Jason Crouse

Actor: Jeffrey Dean Morgan

The highest rated episode of The Good Wife is "Hitting the Fan" (S5E5) with a rating of 9.60.

This episode received 1,964 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "End" (S7E22) with a rating of 6.10.

This episode received 1,358 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Doubt" (S1E18) with a rating of 8.40.

This episode received 939 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Home" (S1E3) with a rating of 7.60.

This episode received 976 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Nine Hours" (S2E9) with a rating of 8.70.

This episode received 918 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Silly Season" (S2E12) with a rating of 7.50.

This episode received 687 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Another Ham Sandwich" (S3E14) with a rating of 8.90.

This episode received 906 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Get a Room" (S3E3) with a rating of 7.50.

This episode received 681 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Red Team, Blue Team" (S4E14) with a rating of 8.70.

This episode received 802 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Invitation to an Inquest" (S4E17) with a rating of 7.50.

This episode received 623 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Hitting the Fan" (S5E5) with a rating of 9.60.

This episode received 1,964 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "The Deep Web" (S5E20) with a rating of 7.50.

This episode received 608 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Hail Mary" (S6E11) with a rating of 8.90.

This episode received 789 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Mind's Eye" (S6E14) with a rating of 6.30.

This episode received 1,124 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Bond" (S7E1) with a rating of 8.20.

This episode received 695 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "End" (S7E22) with a rating of 6.10.

This episode received 1,358 votes.

Name Department Job
Michelle King Crew Creator
Robert King Crew Creator
David W. Zucker Production Executive Producer
Mark Saks Production Casting
Ridley Scott Production Executive Producer
Dahmane El Harrachi Sound Music

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