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The Good Wife

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A New Day
Episode 143 min2011-09-25

A New Day

While the staff at Lockhart/Gardner adjust to new realities and relationships, Alicia must put aside distractions in her personal life to defend a Muslim student accused of murdering a Jewish classmate.

The Death Zone
Episode 243 min2011-10-02

The Death Zone

Alicia discovers she must become an expert on English law when a libel case she wins involving a businessman from Britain becomes an international matter after it is retried and transferred to a court in England via satellite.

Get a Room
Episode 343 min2011-10-09

Get a Room

Alicia and Will go toe-to-toe with his ex during a court-ordered mediation, while Eli and Diane clash over the best way to handle a dairy company’s PR disaster.

Feeding the Rat
Episode 443 min2011-10-16

Feeding the Rat

Alicia takes a pro bono case in which a witness quickly becomes the prime suspect. Meanwhile, Will and Diane plot the firm’s direction and their futures.

Marthas and Caitlins
Episode 543 min2011-10-23

Marthas and Caitlins

When Alicia's key witness commits suicide, she must turn to the only person whose testimony can salvage her case: Colin Sweeney. Meanwhile, Eli makes big moves on Peter's behalf.

Affairs of State
Episode 643 min2011-10-30

Affairs of State

While Alicia wades through diplomatic loopholes to defend a Taiwanese national, Eli is approached by his ex-wife to vet her for a possible political campaign.

Executive Order 13224
Episode 743 min2011-11-06

Executive Order 13224

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.

Death Row Tip
Episode 843 min2011-11-13

Death Row Tip

In order to keep a client from being convicted of murder, Alicia must obtain a stay of execution for a guilty man; Eli tries to stay ahead of a client's possible scandal.

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
Episode 943 min2011-11-20

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

Tensions are high at Lockhart & Gardner as Alicia and Will argue in front of a mercurial military judge, Eli’s confidence is shaken and Diane issues an ultimatum to protect the firm.

Parenting Made Easy
Episode 1043 min2011-12-04

Parenting Made Easy

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.

What Went Wrong
Episode 1143 min2011-12-11

What Went Wrong

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.

Alienation of Affection
Episode 1243 min2012-01-08

Alienation of Affection

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

Bitcoin for Dummies
Episode 1343 min2012-01-15

Bitcoin for Dummies

Alicia defends a client charged with protecting the identity of the creator of an illegal currency.

Another Ham Sandwich
Episode 1443 min2012-01-29

Another Ham Sandwich

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.

Live From Damascus
Episode 1543 min2012-02-19

Live From Damascus

Lockhart & Gardner leads a class action suit against a software company that allowed the Syrian government to “disappear” American citizens. Also, Will faces a hard decision in the wake of the Grand Jury proceedings.

After The Fall
Episode 1643 min2012-03-04

After The Fall

While power grabs are being made at the firm, Alicia and Caitlin square off against old foe Nancy Crozier. Meanwhile, Peter discovers the price of taking the moral high road.

Long Way Home
Episode 1743 min2012-03-11

Long Way Home

Alicia must once again aid Colin Sweeney when a sexual misconduct claim derails his attempt to win back control of his company. Also, Cary is faced with a moral dilemma when Peter tasks him with enforcing office policies.

Gloves Come Off
Episode 1843 min2012-03-18

Gloves Come Off

Alicia once again faces Louis Canning in court, but recent financial concerns lead her to reconsider his standing job offer. Meanwhile, Diane reconnects with the enigmatic Jack Copeland.

Blue Ribbon Panel
Episode 1943 min2012-03-25

Blue Ribbon Panel

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.

Pants on Fire
Episode 2043 min2012-04-15

Pants on Fire

As Alicia counsels a client whether to accept a strict plea deal, she's distracted by Peter's newest political rival, whose actions force her back into the public spotlight.

The Penalty Box
Episode 2143 min2012-04-22

The Penalty Box

Alicia defends a judge against misconduct charges stemming from his days as a prosecutor. Meanwhile, Cary makes a career decision and Kalinda deals with the repercussions of Agent Delaney's investigation.

The Dream Team
Episode 2243 min2012-04-29

The Dream Team

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.

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