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The Worst Episodes of The Good Fight

Every episode of The Good Fight ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of The Good Fight!

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The One Inspired by Roy Cohn" is the worst rated episode of "The Good Fight". It scored 6.7/10 based on 922 votes. Directed by Fred Toye and written by William M. Finkelstein, it aired on 3/21/2019. This episode scored 0.3 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The One Where Diane Joins the Resistance".

  • The One Inspired by Roy Cohn
    6.7/10922 votes
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    #1 - The One Inspired by Roy Cohn

    Season 3 Episode 2 - Aired 3/21/2019

    Corruption incarnate enters the courtroom in the form of attorney Roland Blum, Maia's new co-counsel on a murder trial. The firm interviews a potential new head of matrimonial law, but Lucca is skeptical of his qualifications. Diane lets off some steam after finding out who recommended Kurt for a new job.

    Director: Fred Toye

    Writer: William M. Finkelstein

  • The One Where Diane Joins the Resistance
    7.0/10789 votes
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    #2 - The One Where Diane Joins the Resistance

    Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 3/28/2019

    Diane is encouraged to "do something" after meeting the leader of a female resistance group whose aim is to sink POTUS' approval rating. Maia and Blum's plan for a plea deal goes awry when Assistant State's Attorney Spencer Zschau takes over the case. Lucca receives a surprising new divorce referral while Marissa helps Julius find a campaign manager to support his run for federal judgeship.

    Director: Brooke Kennedy

    Writer: Jonathan Tolins

  • The One Where a Nazi Gets Punched
    7.1/10778 votes
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    #3 - The One Where a Nazi Gets Punched

    Season 3 Episode 5 - Aired 4/11/2019

    Blum weasels his way to a co-counsel seat on Reddick, Boseman and Lockhart's largest case against genetics testing company Second Helix. While volunteering as democratic poll watchers in the suburbs of Chicago, Lucca and Jay come face to face with an alt-right group aiming to intimidate voters. Meanwhile, Maia attempts to move on while the partners grapple with a divided firm following revelations of pay disparity.

    Director: Jim McKay

    Writer: Tegan Shohet

  • And the détente had an end...
    7.1/10445 votes
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    #4 - And the détente had an end...

    Season 5 Episode 8 - Aired 8/12/2021

    Julius fights to defend himself in Wackner's court in a surreal and harrowing effort to reclaim his car...and his dignity-all because of an alleged parking violation. Meanwhile, after focus group feedback threatens to sink Del Cooper's reality show about Wackner, both Marissa and Wackner embrace different tactics to help revive the court

    Director: Michael Zinberg

    Writer: Laura Marks

  • The One with the Celebrity Divorce
    7.2/10643 votes
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    #5 - The One with the Celebrity Divorce

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 4/18/2019

    Celebrity hairdresser Wade V seeks Lucca’s help with a postnuptial agreement for a high profile client. Following their deal with Second Helix, Blum makes his presence well known at Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart, rattling some partners more than others. With political pundits buzzing about the resistance group's covert efforts, Diane takes her axe throwing to the next level.

    Director: Tess Malone

    Writer: Davita Scarlett

  • The One Where Diane and Liz Topple Democracy
    7.4/10602 votes
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    #6 - The One Where Diane and Liz Topple Democracy

    Season 3 Episode 7 - Aired 4/25/2019

    Diane and Liz deal with a close ally when assigned to a class action case involving malfunctioning voting machines in the 2016 presidential election. Blum’s domineering tactics continue to push buttons at the firm while he purposefully stalls his work on Second Helix. Lucca is intrigued by a handsome associate of Blum’s.

    Director: Brooke Kennedy

    Writer: Aurin Squire

  • And the end was violent...
    7.4/10395 votes
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    #7 - And the end was violent...

    Season 5 Episode 9 - Aired 8/19/2021

    Liz and Diane struggle to get David Lee and the Dubai overlords to accept the new name partner, Allegra Jurado. Oscar Rivi attempts to make his cannabis business legitimate, but realizes that the corporate world can be just as cut-throat as his own. When the justice system fails to detain and prevent a man from continually committing anti-Asian hate crime, the cops discover another way for justice -- Wackner's court.

    Director: Brooke Kennedy

    Writer: Eric Holmes

  • And the violence spread...
    7.5/10473 votes
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    #8 - And the violence spread...

    Season 5 Episode 10 - Aired 8/26/2021

    In the season five finale, it's too many courts and too little time for the folks at Reddick/Lockhart. Marissa is mounting a strong defense in Vinetta's court for Matteo, while Diane attempts to get an interview with him in order to spring Matteo from court. Carmen, Liz, and Allegra defend drug dealer, Oscar Rivi, as prosecutors attempt to put him back in prison.

    Director: Robert King

    Writer: Robert King, Michelle King

  • The End of the Yips
    7.5/10382 votes
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    #9 - The End of the Yips

    Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 9/15/2022

    As Diane encounters her first "therapy" session, she begins to see everything in a positive light. After agreeing to participate in a student project about Black female attorneys, Liz must find a way to prevent an unfair takedown of her reputation. Eli Gold returns to help Marissa in court.

    Director: Tyne Rafaeli

    Writer: Jonathan Tolins

  • Reddick v Boseman
    7.6/10676 votes
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    #10 - 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

  • The One Where the Sun Comes Out
    7.7/10520 votes
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    #11 - The One Where the Sun Comes Out

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 5/9/2019

    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

  • The Beginning of the End
    7.7/10426 votes
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    #12 - The Beginning of the End

    Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 9/8/2022

    After being promoted to top partner at the firm, Liz is forced to accept Ri'Chard Lane as a new name partner brought on to help manage her staff and client load. Meanwhile, Diane experiences déjà vu as she navigates her way in her new bullpen office, downstairs with the associates.

    Director: Nelson McCormick

    Writer: Robert King, Michelle King

  • The End of Football
    7.7/10349 votes
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    #13 - The End of Football

    Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 9/22/2022

    Ri'Chard and Liz team up to work on a case about racial discrimination between a Black coach and an NFL team owner. Ben-Baruch returns and stirs up friction with Carmen.

    Director: Nelson McCormick

    Writer: Aurin Squire

  • The End of Ginni
    7.7/10324 votes
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    #14 - The End of Ginni

    Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 10/6/2022

    Ri'Chard, Diane and Elsbeth Tascioni are hired to negotiate a "push-nup" for a husband and wife trying to determine fair compensation for childbirth. However, a challenge is presented when the unborn fetus also gains representation in court. Marissa gets a gun after her near death experience with her father and grows wary of strangers around her.

    Director: Lily Mariye

    Writer: Jacquelyn Reingold

  • The End of STR Laurie
    7.7/10321 votes
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    #15 - The End of STR Laurie

    Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 10/20/2022

    The firm learns major funds are being held by the government due to Russian sanctions, which ultimately leads to a discovery of the FBI’s interest in the firm. Parents sue a college for tuition refunds, raising the question “Who is responsible for the ongoing racial discord in this country?”

    Director: Nikki M. James

    Writer: Daniel Beaty

  • Self Condemned
    7.8/10664 votes
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    #16 - 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

  • Day 450
    7.8/10726 votes
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    #17 - Day 450

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 4/15/2018

    A Democratic National Committee consultant, Ruth Eastman, approaches Reddick, Boseman and Lockhart to develop a confidential impeachment strategy for the DNC against President Trump, leaving the firm's partners at odds. After an impromptu visit from Colin's mom, Lucca is left feeling suspicious of her motives. Maia is intrigued by Ruth's assistant, Carine.

    Director: Fred Toye

    Writer: Tegan Shohet

  • The One About the Recent Troubles
    7.8/10867 votes
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    #18 - The One About the Recent Troubles

    Season 3 Episode 1 - Aired 3/14/2019

    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

    Writer: Robert King, Michelle King

  • The One Where Kurt Saves Diane
    7.8/10568 votes
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    #19 - The One Where Kurt Saves Diane

    Season 3 Episode 8 - Aired 5/2/2019

    Felix Staples (John Cameron Mitchell) rattles the firm when he returns with a case against ChumHum, bringing along a familiar face as his representation, Solomon Waltzer (Alan Alda). Diane receives a mysterious note at home, leading Kurt to question what she's been up to. Meanwhile, actor Gary Carr shadows Lucca for his upcoming role as a lawyer.

    Director: Félix Enríquez Alcalá

    Writer: Laura Marks

  • The End of Playing Games
    7.8/10326 votes
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    #20 - The End of Playing Games

    Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 10/27/2022

    While STR Laurie is investigated by the FBI, Liz and Ri'Chard attempt to take their clients. As they fight to extricate themselves from STR Laurie, Ri’chard and Liz must decide who is head of the firm. Meanwhile, Diane is forced to expose her PT-108 treatment.

    Director: Robert King

    Writer: Jonathan Tolins, Anju Andre-Bergmann

  • Day 464
    7.9/10675 votes
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    #21 - Day 464

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 4/29/2018

    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

    Writer: Robert King, Michelle King

  • The Schtup List
    8.0/10822 votes
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    #22 - 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

  • Henceforth Known as Property
    8.0/10778 votes
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    #23 - 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

  • Social Media and Its Discontents
    8.0/10744 votes
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    #24 - 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

  • Day 436
    8.0/10683 votes
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    #25 - Day 436

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 4/1/2018

    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