8.3/101,124 votes#1 - Inauguration
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 2/19/2017
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
Writer: Phil Alden Robinson, Robert King, Michelle King
8.2/10900 votes#2 - First Week
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 2/19/2017
Diane raises eyebrows while settling in as a new partner at Reddick, Boseman & Kolstad. Maia continues to deal with the repercussions of her family's Ponzi scheme. Lucca and Maia unexpectedly pick up a new case.
Director: Allan Arkush
Writer: Joey Scavuzzo, Ryan Pedersen
8.0/10824 votes#3 - The Schtup List
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/26/2017
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
8.0/10780 votes#4 - Henceforth Known as Property
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/5/2017
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
8.3/10809 votes#5 - Stoppable: Requiem for an Airdate
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/12/2017
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
8.0/10746 votes#6 - Social Media and Its Discontents
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/19/2017
After landing tech mogul Neil Gross as a new client, the firm is tasked with figuring out a way to combat hate speech on his social media platform. Maia's suspicions about her father grow after Uncle Jax pays an unwelcome visit. Lucca and Colin's romance heats up.
Director: Jim McKay
Writer: Robert King, Michelle King
8.5/10773 votes#7 - Not So Grand Jury
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/26/2017
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
7.6/10679 votes#8 - Reddick v Boseman
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 4/2/2017
Founding partner, Carl Reddick, makes a surprise return to the firm. A renowned local pastor needs the firm's help in a legal matter that threatens to ruin his legacy. Lucca unexpectedly meets Colin's parents. Meanwhile, Henry attempts to reconnect with Maia.
Director: Michael Zinberg
Writer: Keith Josef Adkins
7.8/10668 votes#9 - Self Condemned
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 4/9/2017
Diane and Adrian find themselves involved in another police brutality case, this time representing a surprising but familiar face, Colin Sweeney. Lucca represents Maia for her interview with a federal investigator seeking information on the Rindell scandal.
Director: Jim McKay
Writer: William M. Finkelstein
8.4/10784 votes#10 - Chaos
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 4/16/2017
Diane takes on a new client who is accused of cyber-terrorism, resulting in unforeseen repercussions for the firm, especially Lucca. An accident brings Diane and Kurt together. Henry reveals new truths about the scandal to Maia.
Director: Robert King
Writer: Robert King, Michelle King
The Best Episodes of The Good Fight Season 1
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Inauguration" is the best rated episode of "The Good Fight" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 1124 votes. Directed by Brooke Kennedy and written by Phil Alden Robinson, Robert King, Michelle King, it aired on 2/19/2017. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "First Week".