The Worst Episodes of The Good Fight

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6.6/10(1006 votes)
#1 - The One Inspired by Roy Cohn
S3:E23/21/2019
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:Frederick E. O. Toye
Writer:William M. Finkelstein
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Director:Frederick E. O. Toye
Writer:William M. Finkelstein
7.0/10(862 votes)
#2 - The One Where Diane Joins the Resistance
S3:E33/28/2019
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
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Director:Brooke Kennedy
Writer:Jonathan Tolins
7.1/10(847 votes)
#3 - The One Where a Nazi Gets Punched
S3:E54/11/2019
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
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Director:Jim McKay
Writer:Tegan Shohet
7.1/10(499 votes)
#4 - And the détente had an end...
S5:E88/12/2021
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
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Director:Michael Zinberg
Writer:Laura Marks
7.2/10(712 votes)
#5 - The One with the Celebrity Divorce
S3:E64/18/2019
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
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Director:Tess Malone
Writer:Davita Scarlett
7.4/10(665 votes)
#6 - The One Where Diane and Liz Topple Democracy
S3:E74/25/2019
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
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Director:Brooke Kennedy
Writer:Aurin Squire

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7.5/10(443 votes)
#7 - And the end was violent...
S5:E98/19/2021
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
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Director:Brooke Kennedy
Writer:Eric Holmes
7.5/10(440 votes)
#8 - The End of the Yips
S6:E29/15/2022
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
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Director:Tyne Rafaeli
Writer:Jonathan Tolins
7.6/10(758 votes)
#9 - Reddick v Boseman
S1:E84/2/2017
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
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Director:Michael Zinberg
Writer:Keith Josef Adkins
7.6/10(582 votes)
#10 - The One Where the Sun Comes Out
S3:E95/9/2019
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
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Director:Brooke Kennedy
Writer:Eric Holmes
7.6/10(519 votes)
#11 - And the violence spread...
S5:E108/26/2021
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
Writers:Robert King, Michelle King
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Director:Robert King
Writers:Robert King, Michelle King
7.7/10(941 votes)
#12 - The One About the Recent Troubles
S3:E13/14/2019
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
Writers:Robert King, Michelle King
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Director:Robert King
Writers:Robert King, Michelle King
7.7/10(487 votes)
#13 - The Beginning of the End
S6:E19/8/2022
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
Writers:Robert King, Michelle King
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Director:Nelson McCormick
Writers:Robert King, Michelle King
7.7/10(406 votes)
#14 - The End of Football
S6:E39/22/2022
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
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Director:Nelson McCormick
Writer:Aurin Squire
7.7/10(380 votes)
#15 - The End of Ginni
S6:E510/6/2022
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
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Director:Lily Mariye
Writer:Jacquelyn Reingold
7.7/10(379 votes)
#16 - The End of STR Laurie
S6:E710/20/2022
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
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Director:Nikki M. James
Writer:Daniel Beaty
7.8/10(804 votes)
#17 - Day 450
S2:E74/15/2018
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:Frederick E. O. Toye
Writer:Tegan Shohet
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Director:Frederick E. O. Toye
Writer:Tegan Shohet
7.8/10(748 votes)
#18 - Self Condemned
S1:E94/9/2017
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
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Director:Jim McKay
Writer:William M. Finkelstein
7.8/10(629 votes)
#19 - The One Where Kurt Saves Diane
S3:E85/2/2019
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 Alcalá
Writer:Laura Marks
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Director:Félix Alcalá
Writer:Laura Marks
7.8/10(383 votes)
#20 - The End of Playing Games
S6:E810/27/2022
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
Writers:Jonathan Tolins, Anju Andre-Bergmann
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Director:Robert King
Writers:Jonathan Tolins, Anju Andre-Bergmann
7.9/10(745 votes)
#21 - Day 464
S2:E94/29/2018
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
Writers:Robert King, Michelle King
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Director:Michael Zinberg
Writers:Robert King, Michelle King
7.9/10(431 votes)
#22 - The End of Democracy
S6:E911/3/2022
Diane, Liz and Ri'Chard strategize with Neil Gross to help him buy out the Democratic Party. Jay brings Carmen into the Collective to help extract information from a white supremacist. Diane and Kurt battle relationship issues.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
8.0/10(483 votes)
#23 - And the firm had two partners...
S5:E57/22/2021
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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Director:Nikki M. James
Writer:Davita Scarlett
8.0/10(492 votes)
#24 - And the two partners had a fight...
S5:E67/29/2021
When Reddick/Lockhart associates start posting anonymous hate messages about Julius and Diane on a new interoffice app, Diane's name partner position at the firm is once again questioned. At home, Diane grapples with her marriage after learning Kurt is considering a job offer from the NRA. Meanwhile, Wackner goes to real court to have his approach and sanity questioned.
Director:Brooke Kennedy
Writer:Aurin Squire
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Director:Brooke Kennedy
Writer:Aurin Squire
8.0/10(509 votes)
#25 - The Gang Offends Everyone
S4:E65/21/2020
Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart represent an Olympic hopeful who was edged out of a spot on the U.S. women's swim team due to a last minute change to the eligibility window. From racism to sex and gender constructs, the case quickly takes the firm into rough waters. Meanwhile, Adrian is approached by the DNC with a compelling offer and Diane and Julius unite to track down Memo 618.
Director:Brooke Kennedy
Writer:Jacquelyn Reingold
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Director:Brooke Kennedy
Writer:Jacquelyn Reingold