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The Best Episodes of The Good Wife Season 6

Every episode of The Good Wife Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Good Wife Season 6!

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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
    The Good Wife Season 6 Episode 11 - Hail Mary
    8.9/10(846 votes)

    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:Rosemary Rodriguez
    Writer:Erica Shelton Kodish

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  2. The Good Wife Season 6 Episode 4 - Oppo Research
    8.7/10(822 votes)

    S6:E4

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

    Director:Matt Shakman
    Writers:Robert King, Michelle King

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  3. The Good Wife Season 6 Episode 19 - Winning Ugly
    8.6/10(752 votes)

    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:Rosemary Rodriguez
    Writer:Erica Shelton Kodish

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  4. The Good Wife Season 6 Episode 1 - The Line
    8.5/10(893 votes)

    S6:E1

    Despite pressure from Eli, Alicia is determined not to run for State's Attorney; Diane considers joining Florrick/Agos; a crisis threatens to tear the firm apart.

    Director:Robert King
    Writers:Robert King, Michelle King

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  5. The Good Wife Season 6 Episode 2 - Trust Issues
    8.4/10(775 votes)

    S6:E2

    As the firm deals with an internal legal crisis, Alicia tries to hold onto their biggest client; Diane plots her move.

    Director:Jim McKay
    Writer:Ted Humphrey

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  6. The Good Wife Season 6 Episode 10 - The Trial
    8.4/10(709 votes)

    S6:E10

    When Cary's case goes to trial, a plea deal offer has him seriously considering jail time. Also, a joke between mother and daughter lands Alicia in trouble as her campaign for State's Attorney is in full stride.

    Director:Frederick E. O. Toye
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Good Wife Season 6 Episode 18 - Loser Edit
    8.3/10(664 votes)

    S6:E18

    Still reeling from the cyber-hack at her law firm, Alicia is ambushed with questions about her leaked emails during a television interview. Meanwhile, Diane takes on a case that pits her sympathies towards gay marriage against the rights of religious freedom. Also, an investigator starts looking into the evidence Diane used to get Cary out of prison...

    Director:Brooke Kennedy
    Writer:Luke Schelhaas

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  8. The Good Wife Season 6 Episode 17 - Undisclosed Recipients
    8.2/10(654 votes)

    S6:E17

    The partners of Florrick/Agos/Lockhart find themselves at odds when they voice different opinions regarding the company’s future. Also, the firm falls victim to a cyber-hack after it takes on the case of a movie producer whose work is pirated on a peer-to-peer sharing site.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
    Writer:Leonard Dick

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  9. The Good Wife Season 6 Episode 20 - The Deconstruction
    8.2/10(673 votes)

    S6:E20

    Alicia faces an uncertain future when she is forced to resign as State’s Attorney in the wake of a voter fraud scandal. Also, R.D. hires Diane and Cary to argue against two ultra-conservative lawyers for a test case involving mandatory minimum sentencing.

    Director:Ted Humphrey
    Writer:Ted Humphrey

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  10. The Good Wife Season 6 Episode 3 - Dear God
    8.1/10(714 votes)

    S6:E3

    Joy Grubick, a pretrial service officer, interviews Cary's colleagues to determine if he should remain behind bars; a client's case ends up in Christian arbitration.

    Director:Brooke Kennedy
    Writer:Luke Schelhaas

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  11. The Good Wife Season 6 Episode 5 - Shiny Objects
    8.0/10(742 votes)

    S6:E5

    When Dean and Alicia represent a former chief executive officer who is suing the company that fired her, they face off with Elsbeth Tascioni and Rayna Hecht; a hacker threatens Florrick/Agos/Lockhart by taking control of their files.

    Director:Frederick E. O. Toye
    Writer:Keith Eisner

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  12. The Good Wife Season 6 Episode 9 - Sticky Content
    8.0/10(657 votes)

    S6:E9

    Alicia faces a crisis of conscience when she's encouraged to go negative in her campaign for State's Attorney. Meanwhile, the Feds try to persuade Cary to work with them as they attempt to build a case against Lemond Bishop.

    Director:Michael Zinberg
    Writers:Robert King, Michelle King

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  13. The Good Wife Season 6 Episode 12 - The Debate
    8.0/10(685 votes)

    S6:E12

    Alicia and Frank Prady square off in a crucial debate in the race for State’s Attorney as Peter and the city of Chicago prepare for a potential riot.

    Director:Brooke Kennedy
    Writers:Robert King, Michelle King

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  14. The Good Wife Season 6 Episode 22 - Wanna Partner?
    8.0/10(670 votes)

    S6:E22

    Alicia’s professional future hangs in the balance as she decides what’s next for her career. Meanwhile, when Alicia gets a suspicious call from a client, she discovers that he’s being held in a secret police facility where people are detained without being officially booked.

    Director:Robert King
    Writers:Robert King, Michelle King

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  15. The Good Wife Season 6 Episode 6 - Old Spice
    7.9/10(710 votes)

    S6:E6

    Elsbeth and Alicia put their fight on hold when they both have clients facing economic espionage charges; Diane battles her former partners over office space

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
    Writer:Leonard Dick

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  16. The Good Wife Season 6 Episode 7 - Message Discipline
    7.9/10(660 votes)

    S6:E7

    While preparing his case against Cary, Finn discovers a potentially devastating piece of evidence which could have ramifications for Alicia and Peter. Meanwhile, Eli becomes wary when a new prospective candidate emerges in the race for State’s Attorney.

    Director:Matt Shakman
    Writer:Craig Turk

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  17. The Good Wife Season 6 Episode 8 - Red Zone
    7.9/10(639 votes)

    S6:E8

    Alicia takes on a college rape case which pits her against Louis Canning when it moves from a university hearing to civil court. Meanwhile, Eli and Elfman conduct a political focus group as Alicia dives into her campaign for State’s Attorney.

    Director:Félix Alcalá
    Writer:Nichelle Tramble Spellman

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  18. The Good Wife Season 6 Episode 16 - Red Meat
    7.8/10(630 votes)

    S6:E16

    Alicia’s political future is on the line when Peter gives an interview that could influence voter turnout on Election Day. Meanwhile, a weekend getaway with Kurt and his affluent hunting buddies could lead Diane to a prosperous new client for the firm.

    Director:Michael Zinberg
    Writer:Nichelle Tramble Spellman

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  19. The Good Wife Season 6 Episode 21 - Don't Fail
    7.8/10(620 votes)

    S6:E21

    When a former client calls Alicia after being charged with murder tied to a case from 2009, Alicia reviews the old case, prompting memories of her early days as a lawyer.

    Director:Nelson McCormick
    Writers:Robert King, Michelle King

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  20. The Good Wife Season 6 Episode 15 - Open Source
    7.5/10(636 votes)

    S6:E15

    When Frank Prady decides to go after Governor Florrick as a campaign tactic, Alicia is faced with the decision of whether or not to attack Peter’s record as well. Also, when Florrick/Agos/Lockhart take on the case of a man paralyzed by a malfunctioning gun created on a 3D printer, they call on Kurt McVeigh to testify as an expert witness, which leads to a rift between Diane and her husband.

    Director:Rosemary Rodriguez
    Writer:Craig Turk

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  21. The Good Wife Season 6 Episode 13 - Dark Money
    7.3/10(648 votes)

    S6:E13

    When Colin Sweeney accuses a television producer of basing an unflattering character and show on his life, Diane and Cary must prove that they are capable of handling his case as Alicia focuses on the race for State’s Attorney. Also, Alicia competes against Frank Prady for a major campaign donation.

    Director:Jim McKay
    Writer:Keith Eisner

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  22. The Good Wife Season 6 Episode 14 - Mind's Eye
    6.3/10(1229 votes)

    S6:E14

    Alicia prepares for a key interview which could impact the outcome of the race for State’s Attorney. Also, Louis Canning pressures Florrick/Agos/Lockhart to agree on a settlement in his wrongful eviction case against the firm.

    Director:Robert King
    Writers:Robert King, Michelle King

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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"Hail Mary" is the best rated episode of "The Good Wife" season 6. It scored 8.9/10 based on 846 votes. Directed by Rosemary Rodriguez and written by Erica Shelton Kodish, it aired on 1/4/2015. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Oppo Research".