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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!

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...
Genre:Drama
Network:CBS
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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"The Line" is the best rated episode of "The Good Wife" season 6. It scored 8.5/10 based on 830 votes. Directed by Robert King and written by N/A, it aired on 9/21/2014. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Trust Issues".

  • The Line
    8.5/10(830)

    #1 - The Line

    Season 6 Episode 1

    Aired 9/21/2014

    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

    Writer: N/A

  • Trust Issues
    8.5/10(720)

    #2 - Trust Issues

    Season 6 Episode 2

    Aired 9/28/2014

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dear God
    8.1/10(656)

    #3 - Dear God

    Season 6 Episode 3

    Aired 10/5/2014

    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

  • Oppo Research
    8.7/10(764)

    #4 - Oppo Research

    Season 6 Episode 4

    Aired 10/12/2014

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

    Director: Matt Shakman

    Writer: Robert King

  • Shiny Objects
    8.0/10(679)

    #5 - Shiny Objects

    Season 6 Episode 5

    Aired 10/19/2014

    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: Fred Toye

    Writer: Keith Eisner

  • Old Spice
    7.9/10(651)

    #6 - Old Spice

    Season 6 Episode 6

    Aired 10/26/2014

    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

  • Message Discipline
    7.9/10(603)

    #7 - Message Discipline

    Season 6 Episode 7

    Aired 11/2/2014

    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

  • Red Zone
    7.9/10(584)

    #8 - Red Zone

    Season 6 Episode 8

    Aired 11/9/2014

    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 Enríquez Alcalá

    Writer: Nichelle D. Tramble

  • Sticky Content
    8.0/10(602)

    #9 - Sticky Content

    Season 6 Episode 9

    Aired 11/16/2014

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Trial
    8.4/10(655)

    #10 - The Trial

    Season 6 Episode 10

    Aired 11/23/2014

    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: Fred Toye

    Writer: N/A

  • Hail Mary
    8.9/10(793)

    #11 - Hail Mary

    Season 6 Episode 11

    Aired 1/4/2015

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Debate
    8.0/10(629)

    #12 - The Debate

    Season 6 Episode 12

    Aired 1/11/2015

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Dark Money
    7.3/10(594)

    #13 - Dark Money

    Season 6 Episode 13

    Aired 3/1/2015

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mind's Eye
    6.3/10(1,124)

    #14 - Mind's Eye

    Season 6 Episode 14

    Aired 3/8/2015

    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

    Writer: N/A

  • Open Source
    7.6/10(580)

    #15 - Open Source

    Season 6 Episode 15

    Aired 3/15/2015

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Red Meat
    7.8/10(578)

    #16 - Red Meat

    Season 6 Episode 16

    Aired 3/22/2015

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Undisclosed Recipients
    8.3/10(600)

    #17 - Undisclosed Recipients

    Season 6 Episode 17

    Aired 3/29/2015

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Loser Edit
    8.3/10(615)

    #18 - Loser Edit

    Season 6 Episode 18

    Aired 4/5/2015

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Winning Ugly
    8.6/10(699)

    #19 - Winning Ugly

    Season 6 Episode 19

    Aired 4/12/2015

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • The Deconstruction
    8.2/10(624)

    #20 - The Deconstruction

    Season 6 Episode 20

    Aired 4/26/2015

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Don't Fail
    7.8/10(574)

    #21 - Don't Fail

    Season 6 Episode 21

    Aired 5/3/2015

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Wanna Partner?
    8.1/10(614)

    #22 - Wanna Partner?

    Season 6 Episode 22

    Aired 5/10/2015

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A