The Good Wife

The Worst 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...
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  1. 6.3/10(1.1k votes)

    #1 - Mind's Eye

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    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.

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    Director:Robert King
    Writer:N/A
  2. 6.7/10(14 votes)

    #2 - Iowa

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    S7:E11

    Tensions run high as the entire Florrick family is crammed into Peter's campaign bus with Eli and Ruth on their way to the Iowa Caucuses. Once there, Peter attempts a high-risk political stunt to gain votes for his presidential bid.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  3. 6.8/10(13 votes)

    #3 - End

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    S7:E22

    Peter has little time left to make a plea deal before the jury comes back with a verdict. Meanwhile, Alicia must decide whether her future is with Peter or with Jason, and she channels the ghost of Will Gardner to help make a decision.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  4. 6.9/10(13 votes)

    #4 - Taking Control

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    S2:E1

    Alicia makes her decision about whether to stay with Peter or pursue a relationship with Will.

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    Director:N/A
  5. 6.9/10(13 votes)

    #5 - Getting Off

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    S2:E22

    Lockhart/Gardner defends Stephanie Engler, the owner of an adultery Web site, after one of her users is murdered; however, the civil case turns criminal when the murder is pinned on Stephanie. Alicia goes ballistic on Kalinda about her one-night stand with Peter, causing Kalinda to contemplate leaving the firm.

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  6. 6.9/10(12 votes)

    #6 - KSR

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    S7:E10

    A well respected surgeon is accused of plotting to commit a crime; Ruth suggests that Courtney Paige (Vanessa Williams) hire Jason for business in another state, hoping to remove him from Alicia's life.

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  8. 7.0/10(13 votes)

    #7 - Double Jeopardy

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    S2:E2

    An Army reservist is accused of murdering his wife; Childs turns to dirty tricks in hopes of marring Peter's campaign.

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    Director:Dean Parisot
  9. 7.0/10(11 votes)

    #8 - Bad Girls

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    S2:E7

    Alicia is on the road to successfully arguing that her teenaged pop star client, Sloan, is innocent of a DUI, until Cary drops a bombshell that could ruin the starlet's career and life. Meanwhile, Peter's campaign hits a snag when the Democratic Committee tells him to drop out of the race.

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    Director:Jim McKay
    Writer:N/A
  10. 7.0/10(11 votes)

    #9 - Breaking Up

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    S2:E10

    Alicia's law firm tries to turn a client's son against his girlfriend when both are accused of murder; Alicia faces a tough decision.

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  11. 7.0/10(10 votes)

    #10 - A More Perfect Union

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    S4:E21

    As a favor to her mother, Alicia represents software coders in a contract dispute; Peter asks Alicia to renew their wedding vows.

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  12. 7.0/10(12 votes)

    #11 - Unmanned

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    S7:E18

    Alicia and Diane defend the privacy rights of a therapist whose neighbor, represented by attorney Caitlyn D'Arcy (Anna Camp), flies a drone over his home office. Also, Assistant US Attorney Connor Fox attempts to use Eli's daughter Marissa, as leverage in the case against Peter while the power struggle at Lockhart, Agos and Lee reaches a boiling point.

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    Director:N/A
    Writer:N/A
  13. 7.1/10(11 votes)

    #12 - On Tap

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    S2:E8

    When the government accuses an alderman of taking a campaign bribe from a Muslim extremist group, the team reviews hours of wiretap evidence to mount his defense, and Alicia is startled to discover that some of the tapes pertain to her.

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  14. 7.1/10(12 votes)

    #13 - Two Courts

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    S2:E11

    When Will fears his client is not getting a fair trial because the judge is biased toward him, the law firm hires a jury consultant, who claims to predict a case's outcome by reading people's expressions. Meanwhile, Will uncovers information about Bond's intent for the firm.

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    Director:Tom DiCillo
    Writer:N/A
  15. 7.1/10(11 votes)

    #14 - Silly Season

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    S2:E12

    When Alicia's client confesses under duress to murdering a fellow prison inmate, Cary's team seeks to challenge by uncovering an unlikely connection between the two inmates. Meanwhile, Wendy Scott-Carr threatens to expose a Florrick family issue in hopes of forcing Peter to drop out of the race.

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  16. 7.1/10(11 votes)

    #15 - Killer Song

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    S2:E18

    On behalf of the victim's daughter, the law firm sues a convicted murderer who is profiting from a song he wrote describing his crime. Meanwhile, Eli anonymously uses the firm to help Natalie Flores and her family with their legal troubles.

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  17. 7.1/10(12 votes)

    #16 - Don't Haze Me, Bro

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    S4:E4

    An opposing lawyer keeps Alicia and Diane on their toes by constantly changing tactics; Eli is successful in protecting Peter's image.

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  18. 7.1/10(12 votes)

    #17 - Restraint

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    S7:E8

    Diane is personally conflicted when she is forced to argue a heated case between pro-choice and pro-life advocates in order to retain an important client, represented by attorney Ethan Carver (Peter Gallagher). Also, Alicia and Lucca are desperate for new business and attempt to poach business from Louis Canning (Michael J. Fox).

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  19. 7.1/10(12 votes)

    #18 - Discovery

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    S7:E9

    Alicia and Lucca join forces with Louis Canning to defend a website accused of racial profiling. Meanwhile, Eli and Ruth worry about the nature of Alicia's relationship with Jason and how it could impact Peter's presidential campaign.

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    Director:N/A
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  20. 7.2/10(12 votes)

    #19 - Breaking Fast

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    S2:E3

    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.

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  21. 7.2/10(12 votes)

    #20 - VIP Treatment

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    S2:E5

    Alicia and the partners must decide whether to take on the case of a VIP massage therapist who accuses a Nobel Peace Prize winner of sexual assault. Meanwhile, Peter and Eli try to figure out what Wendy's candidacy means for their campaign.

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  22. 7.2/10(11 votes)

    #21 - Poisoned Pill

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    S2:E6

    Alicia, Will and Diane are caught off-guard when a brilliant disabled attorney (Michael J. Fox) uses his condition to sway a jury; Kalinda turns to a former friend for help.

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  23. 7.2/10(12 votes)

    #22 - Waiting for the Knock

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    S4:E5

    When Lemond Bishop's accountant is arrested, Diane and Alicia must determine if the feds are going after his drug money or legal business; Nick causes more trouble for Kalinda.

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    Director:Fred Toye
  24. 7.2/10(12 votes)

    #23 - Anatomy of a Joke

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    S4:E7

    During a trip to Washington, D.C., Cary has an uncomfortable reunion with his father (John Shea); a former client asks Alicia for help; Will and Diane question Clarke's most recent strategy.

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  25. 7.2/10(12 votes)

    #24 - A Defense of Marriage

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    S4:E9

    A famous, liberal lawyer hijacks Diane and Alicia's latest case; when Alicia's mother (Stockard Channing) visits for Thanksgiving, she seeks legal support.

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  26. 7.2/10(11 votes)

    #25 - Battle of the Proxies

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    S4:E10

    While Will defends a man accused of murder, Alicia tries to help by assisting a prosecutor in another county who is trying a different man for the same crime; the Justice Department puts heat on Eli; Nick takes action that forces Kalinda's hand.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Mind's Eye" is the worst rated episode of "The Good Wife". It scored 6.3/10 based on 1134 votes. Directed by Robert King and written by N/A, it aired on 3/8/2015. This episode scored 0.4 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Iowa".