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The Good Wife S2E3 — Breaking Fast
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The Good Wife•Season 2•Episode 3

Breaking Fast

7.8/10 · 786 votesOct 12, 201043 min

Ranked #17 of 23 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

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A multi-million dollar malicious prosecution suit leads to an explosive confrontation between Alicia and Glenn Childs. Meanwhile, Alicia's brother, Owen, visits after his questionable remarks about Peter goes viral online and makes Eli apoplectic.

Directed byJames Whitmore Jr.
Written byCorinne Brinkerhoff
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Julianna Margulies

Julianna Margulies

Alicia Florrick

Christine Baranski

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Josh Charles

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Matt Czuchry

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Episode Summary

"Breaking Fast" is episode 3 of The Good Wife season 2. It scored 7.8/10 from 786 votes, ranking #17 of 23 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by James Whitmore Jr. and written by Corinne Brinkerhoff, it aired on October 12, 2010.

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