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The Best Episodes of The Good Wife

Every episode of The Good Wife ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Good Wife!

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Alicia Florrick boldly assumes full responsibility for her family and re-enters the workforce after her husband's very public sex and political corruption scandal lands him in jail.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Good Wife Season 5 Episode 5 - Hitting the Fan
    9.6/10(2062 votes)

    #1 - Hitting the Fan

    S5:E5

    A desperate battle to retain clients begins when Cary and Alicia's plan to leave the firm is exposed.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
    Writers:Robert King, Michelle King

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  2. The Good Wife Season 5 Episode 15 - Dramatics, Your Honor
    9.4/10(1689 votes)

    #2 - Dramatics, Your Honor

    S5:E15

    Alicia asks Cary to be her lawyer when Nelson Dubeck (Eric Bogosian) asks her to participate in a deposition; Will faces off with a new prosecutor while defending Jeffrey Grant (Hunter Parrish).

    Director:Brooke Kennedy
    Writers:Robert King, Michelle King

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  3. The Good Wife Season 5 Episode 16 - The Last Call
    9.2/10(1194 votes)

    #3 - The Last Call

    S5:E16

    Alicia searches for answers as she tries to make sense of Will’s death in the aftermath of the courthouse shooting. Meanwhile, Diane delivers the somber news to the partners at Lockhart/Gardner who must decide how to move forward.

    Director:Jim McKay
    Writers:Robert King, Michelle King

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  4. The Good Wife Season 3 Episode 14 - Another Ham Sandwich
    8.9/10(957 votes)

    #4 - Another Ham Sandwich

    S3:E14

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Leonard Dick

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  5. The Good Wife Season 5 Episode 10 - The Decision Tree
    8.9/10(1022 votes)

    #5 - The Decision Tree

    S5:E10

    Alicia is shocked to learn that a former client bequeathed her millions, but Lockhart/Gardner quickly contests the will on behalf of the deceased’s wife. Meanwhile, Diane asks Kalinda to look into Damian’s background. Also, Eli and Marilyn are concerned about Peter being seen with Alicia’s more disreputable clients at the Florrick/Agos holiday party.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Good Wife Season 6 Episode 11 - Hail Mary
    8.9/10(839 votes)

    #6 - Hail Mary

    S6:E11

    Cary hires a prison consultant to prepare him for incarceration while the team at Florrick/Agos/Lockhart does everything in its power to help him. Meanwhile, Alicia practices for the State’s Attorney candidates’ debate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Good Wife Season 2 Episode 9 - Nine Hours
    8.7/10(989 votes)

    #7 - Nine Hours

    S2:E9

    When Alicia gets a vague tip from a courthouse clerk in the appeal case of a death row inmate, the law firm races to secure a stay of execution. Meanwhile, Peter Florrick prepares for his first debate with Glenn Childs and Wendy Scott-Carr.

    Director:Julie Hébert
    Writer:Meredith Averill

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  8. The Good Wife Season 4 Episode 14 - Red Team, Blue Team
    8.7/10(861 votes)

    #8 - Red Team, Blue Team

    S4:E14

    Office politics come to a head when Will and Diane ask Alicia and Cary to face off against them in a mock trial, only to get more than they bargained for. Eli tries to avoid losing his role in Peter’s campaign to Jordan, as he continues his fight with the Justice Department.

    Director:Jim McKay
    Writers:Robert King, Michelle King

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  9. The Good Wife Season 5 Episode 22 - A Weird Year
    8.7/10(780 votes)

    #9 - A Weird Year

    S5:E22

    The futures of Florrick/Agos and Lockhart/Gardner are at stake when the firms consider merging, driving a wedge between Alicia and Cary. Meanwhile, Diane makes a big decision when Louis Canning challenges her role at her firm.

    Director:Robert King
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Good Wife Season 6 Episode 4 - Oppo Research
    8.7/10(809 votes)

    #10 - Oppo Research

    S6:E4

    Eli asks a respected campaign manager to help Alicia explore the option of running for state's attorney.

    Director:Matt Shakman
    Writer:Robert King

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  11. The Good Wife Season 2 Episode 23 - Closing Arguments
    8.6/10(924 votes)

    #11 - Closing Arguments

    S2:E23

    Despite their tense relationship, Alicia and Kalinda rush to prove their client's innocence in a murder trial, while the timing might finally be right for Alicia and Will to pursue their relationship.

    Director:Robert King
    Writers:Robert King, Michelle King

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  12. The Good Wife Season 4 Episode 22 - What's in the Box?
    8.6/10(823 votes)

    #12 - What's in the Box?

    S4:E22

    When Zach thinks he has witnessed vote tampering, Will, Alicia and Diane race to a series of emergency court proceedings on the night of the gubernatorial election; an unexpected source offers to help Cary start his own firm.

    Director:Robert King
    Writers:Robert King, Michelle King

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  13. The Good Wife Season 5 Episode 6 - The Next Day
    8.6/10(787 votes)

    #13 - The Next Day

    S5:E6

    Alicia and Cary represent a client who changed firms and Will and Diane delay turning over the case files; Marilyn tries to give advice to Alicia.

    Director:Michael Zinberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Good Wife Season 5 Episode 18 - All Tapped Out
    8.6/10(726 votes)

    #14 - All Tapped Out

    S5:E18

    Florrick/Agos takes on the case of an NSA whistleblower, only to learn that the agency has been monitoring the firm as well as Alicia’s personal life. Meanwhile, Diane faces the difficult task of working alongside Louis Canning when he joins Lockhart/Gardner. Also, Alicia goes after the State’s Attorney when he attempts to make Finn a scapegoat in the Jeffrey Grant case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Good Wife Season 6 Episode 19 - Winning Ugly
    8.6/10(744 votes)

    #15 - Winning Ugly

    S6:E19

    When potential voter fraud is discovered in the State’s Attorney election, Eli and Alicia take steps to stop a recount by enlisting the help of a well-respected civil rights lawyer, Spencer Randolph. Also, Diane learns she unwittingly submitted false evidence in Cary’s case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Good Wife Season 3 Episode 12 - Alienation of Affection
    8.5/10(803 votes)

    #16 - Alienation of Affection

    S3:E12