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The Best Episodes of The Good Fight

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Picking up one year after the events of the final broadcast episode of "The Good Wife", an enormous financial scam has destroyed the reputation of a young lawyer, Maia Rindell, while simultaneously wiping out her

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Good Fight Season 2 Episode 12 - Day 485
    8.5/10(12 votes)

    #1 - Day 485

    S2:E12

    While on his way to court with Maia and a witness, Jay is being arrested by the police. When Diana and Liz rush to help him out, they discover that it is an immigration issue and federal agents are about to deport him. Meanwhile, Adrian goes back to work.

    Director:Ron Underwood
    Writers:Marcus Dalzine, Jacquelyn Reingold

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  2. The Good Fight Season 1 Episode 1 - Inauguration
    8.3/10(15 votes)

    #2 - Inauguration

    S1:E1

    After a financial scam destroys the reputation of lawyer Maia Rindell, while wiping out her mentor and godmother, Diane Lockhart's, savings, Maia and Diane join one of Chicago's preeminent law firms.

    Director:Brooke Kennedy
    Writers:Phil Alden Robinson, Robert King, Michelle King

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  3. The Good Fight Season 4 Episode 1 - The Gang Deals with Alternate Reality
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #3 - The Gang Deals with Alternate Reality

    S4:E1

    Diane Lockhart finds herself living in an alternate reality where Donald Trump was never elected and Hillary Clinton is the current president of the United States. While Diane's liberal self is overjoyed, she soon realizes how a different outcome of the 2016 election might have unexpected consequences.

    Director:Brooke Kennedy
    Writers:Robert King, Michelle King

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  4. The Good Fight Season 5 Episode 2 - Once there was a court...
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #4 - Once there was a court...

    S5:E2

    Diane and Marissa find themselves arguing at the Circuit 9 3/4 Court, led by the quirky "Judge" Hal Wackner. Meanwhile, Carmen Moyo proves herself to be an effective, yet underestimated, new associate.

    Director:Michael Trim
    Writer:Jonathan Tolins

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  5. The Good Fight Season 1 Episode 5 - Stoppable: Requiem for an Airdate
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #5 - Stoppable: Requiem for an Airdate

    S1:E5

    Lucca defends a TV writer-producer in a copyright infringement case with ties to the President of the United States. Meanwhile, Mike Kresteva takes aim at Reddick, Boseman & Kolstad.

    Director:Ron Underwood
    Writer:Marcus Dalzine

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  6. The Good Fight Season 1 Episode 7 - Not So Grand Jury
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    #6 - Not So Grand Jury

    S1:E7

    Mike Kresteva takes his case against Reddick, Boseman & Kolstad to a grand jury, but the firm devises a grand jury strategy of their own to hamper Kresteva's efforts. Colin finds himself in an awkward position in court.

    Director:So Yong Kim
    Writer:William M. Finkelstein

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  7. The Good Fight Season 2 Episode 8 - Day 457
    8.1/10(13 votes)

    #7 - Day 457

    S2:E8

    Reddick, Boseman and Lockhart represent an African-American undercover cop, Rashid Clarkson, who was left crippled after being shot by another Chicago police officer in the line of duty. The case's opposing counsel is legend Solomon Waltzer, whose tactics have the firm questioning the legitimacy of his evidence. Diane finds herself at a crossroads with both Kurt and Tully.

    Director:Clark Johnson
    Writer:Aurin Squire

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  8. The Good Fight Season 3 Episode 1 - The One About the Recent Troubles
    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #8 - The One About the Recent Troubles

    S3:E1

    A storm is brewing at Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart when revelations of past indiscretions involving a partner come to light. Right when she thought the world couldn't get any crazier, an incident at home pushes Diane to her breaking point. Meanwhile, Lucca is brought a new opportunity while Marissa teaches Maia to toughen up.

    Director:Robert King
    Writers:Robert King, Michelle King

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  9. The Good Fight Season 2 Episode 9 - Day 464
    8.0/10(13 votes)

    #9 - Day 464

    S2:E9

    A Russian student asks Diane to protect her from deportation, claiming she was one of the women filmed with President Trump in the alleged "Golden Shower" tape. Meanwhile, Maia and Lucca suggest an unconventional lawyer to represent Jay's friend Craig Savador at his upcoming appeal and Colin meets with the Cook County Democratic Committee.

    Director:Michael Zinberg
    Writers:Robert King, Michelle King

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  10. The Good Fight Season 5 Episode 1 - Previously on...
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #10 - Previously on...

    S5:E1

    A flashback to 2020 reveals how the team at Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart experienced the year's major events.

    Director:Brooke Kennedy
    Writers:Robert King, Michelle King

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  11. The Good Fight Season 5 Episode 7 - And the fight had a détente...
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    #11 - And the fight had a détente...

    S5:E7

    At Circuit 9 3/4 court, Marissa is assigned to "prosecute" two contrasting "cancel culture" cases, which both leave her questioning the intentions of Wackner, David Cord and Del Cooper. The tension between Diane and Liz increases while they work together on a high profile case against the Chicago PD.

    Director:Carrie Preston
    Writer:Tegan Shohet

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  12. The Good Fight Season 2 Episode 4 - Day 429
    7.9/10(11 votes)

    #12 - Day 429

    S2:E4

    Liz decides to represent her son's favorite teacher after she senses the school fired him for illegitimate reasons. Lucca enlists the help of Elsbeth Tascioni when an unanticipated lawsuit hits close to home. Despite the recent chemical scare, the firm throws a party to celebrate their new offices.

    Director:Ron Underwood
    Writer:Jonathan Tolins

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  13. The Good Fight Season 2 Episode 10 - Day 471
    7.9/10(12 votes)

    #13 - Day 471

    S2:E10

    Reddick, Boseman and Lockhart is left in disarray after a partner at the firm becomes the latest "Kill All Lawyers" victim by an unknown assailant. The Chicago police chief causes a stir when he goes after the firm's high profile clients Lemond Bishop and Colin Sweeney as potential suspects. Amidst the chaos, Colin is reminded of his true feelings for Lucca.

    Director:Kevin Rodney Sullivan
    Writer:William M. Finkelstein

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  14. The Good Fight Season 1 Episode 3 - The Schtup List
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    #14 - The Schtup List

    S1:E3

    Adrian and Barbara face a cruel realization about a high profile client. While second chair to Diane on a case, Lucca is in for more than she bargained for thanks to the state's attorney's office’s golden boy, Colin Morrello. Maia visits her father in prison.

    Director:Marta Cunningham
    Writer:Tegan Shohet

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  15. The Good Fight Season 1 Episode 4 - Henceforth Known as Property
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    #15 - Henceforth Known as Property

    S1:E4

    Diane and Lucca represent an ovarian cancer survivor looking to obtain custody of her previously donated embryos. Maia is the victim of a fake social media account. Mike Kresteva pays a visit to Reddick, Boseman & Kolstad.

    Director:Alex Zakrzewski
    Writer:Joey Hartstone

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  16. The Good Fight Season 2 Episode 2 - Day 415
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #16 - Day 415

    S2:E2

    Tensions remain high when the firm learns another Chicago lawyer has been murdered by a client. Liz has her first day at Reddick, Boseman and Lockhart and positions herself as a potential ally for Diane. Maia's trial takes an unwelcome turn when a surprise witness is called to testify against her - and Lucca and Colin go head-to-head in court.

    Director:Jim McKay
    Writer:William M. Finkelstein

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  17. The Good Fight Season 2 Episode 5 - Day 436
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #17 - Day 436

    S2:E5

    Adrian and Diane serve as outside counsel for a broadcast network planning to air a controversial segment that would derail the career of a beloved male movie star. Maia and Lucca have vastly different experiences while on separate ride-alongs with the Chicago Police Department.

    Director:Jim McKay
    Writer:Marcus Dalzine

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  18. The Good Fight Season 2 Episode 6 - Day 443
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #18 - Day 443

    S2:E6

    Adrian becomes an overnight celebrity after his candid appearance on a cable news show goes viral. Lucca, who has yet to formally announce her pregnancy, worries about her future at the firm. Meanwhile, Adrian's newfound cable news fame grabs the attention of Chicago's top law firm and the jury of his latest case.

    Director:Brooke Kennedy
    Writer:Jacquelyn Reingold

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  19. The Good Fight Season 2 Episode 11 - Day 478
    7.8/10(15 votes)

    #19 - Day 478

    S2:E11

    Heated debates occur at the firm when Liz and Maia represent a well-known photographer, Ron Williams, suing a woman who provided an account of their relationship to a website. Jay continues to investigate possible suspects in Adrian’s shooting while Diane receives surprising news from her accountant.

    Director:Brooke Kennedy
    Writer:Jonathan Tolins

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  20. The Good Fight Season 3 Episode 9 - The One Where the Sun Comes Out
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #20 - The One Where the Sun Comes Out

    S3:E9

    Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart is asked by ChumHum to bring on a specialist, lawyer Brenda DeCarlo (Cheryl Hines), to investigate any remaining misconduct or cultural issues within the firm. Diane begins to question the resistance group's tactics while Blum approaches Maia with an intriguing job offer.

    Director:Brooke Kennedy
    Writer:Eric Holmes

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  21. The Good Fight Season 4 Episode 7 - The Gang Discovers Who Killed Jeffrey Epstein
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #21 - The Gang Discovers Who Killed Jeffrey Epstein

    S4:E7

    Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart are hired to investigate the death of high-profile New York inmate Jeffrey Epstein. Back at the office, STR Laurie continues to tighten their grip on the firm by forcing Diane, Adrian and Liz to conduct layoffs. But the enraged trio won't go down that route without a fight and hatch a plan in hopes of shaking off their corporate overlords once and for all.

    Director:Fred Murphy
    Writer:Laura Marks

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  22. The Good Fight Season 5 Episode 3 - And the court had a clerk...
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #22 - And the court had a clerk...

    S5:E3

    Diane is aghast when Kurt reveals he recognized the face of a man featured in a U.S. Capitol insurrection "Most Wanted" poster. Intrigued by Wackner, Marissa sneaks over to his copy shop "courtroom" and is thrilled by what she encounters. Back in legitimate court, Liz uses a current case to tackle Section 230.

    Director:Tyne Rafaeli
    Writer:William M. Finkelstein

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  23. The Good Fight Season 5 Episode 4 - And the clerk had a firm…
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #23 - And the clerk had a firm…

    S5:E4

    When a comedy streaming network executive, Del Cooper, asks Liz to conduct a sensitivity read on one of his comedians, the entire firm ends up fighting over how comedy and 'cancel culture' collide. Meanwhile, FBI agent Madeline Starkey goes after Kurt for his alleged involvement in the U.S. Capitol insurrection.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
    Writer:Jacquelyn Reingold

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  24. The Good Fight Season 5 Episode 5 - And the firm had two partners...
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    #24 - And the firm had two partners...

    S5:E5

    Liz and Carmen represent Oscar Rivi, who is suing Harbor Hospital over the wrongful death of his daughter. Jay's investigation of the case triggers some PTSD that forces him to dig deeper into his own experience with Covid. With Madeline Starkey still hell-bent on getting Kurt to come clean, Diane decides to take matters into her own hands.

    Director:Nikki M. James
    Writer:Davita Scarlett

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  25. The Good Fight Season 3 Episode 4 - The One with Lucca Becoming a Meme
    7.7/10(9 votes)

    #25 - The One with Lucca Becoming a Meme

    S3:E4

    Lucca's involvement in a viral "mothering while black" video sparks conversations at Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart that unearth racial biases and pay disparity at the firm. Liz joins Diane at a resistance group meeting but their next act -- to help swing votes in key states -- hits close to home when the group decides they need a celebrity influencer. Maia faces serious consequences at the firm thanks to Blum.

    Director:Nelson McCormick
    Writer:Jacquelyn Reingold

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Best Episodes Summary

"Day 485" is the best rated episode of "The Good Fight". It scored 8.5/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Ron Underwood and written by Marcus Dalzine, Jacquelyn Reingold, it aired on 5/20/2018. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Inauguration".