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The Best Episodes Written By Michelle King

Every TV Episode Written by Michelle King Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. 9.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - Fear of the Future

    S4:E11

    The team receives disappointing news. Kristen meets mysterious stranger Ellie, who claims to be an old friend of Sheryl's. A game between the two reveals disturbing information about Kristen's future...and about Ellie herself.

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    Director:Robert King
  2. 9.0/10(3 votes)

    #2 - The Gang Deals with Alternate Reality

    S4:E1

    Diane Lockhart finds herself living in an alternate reality where Donald Trump was never elected and Hillary Clinton is the current president of the United States. While Diane's liberal self is overjoyed, she soon realizes how a different outcome of the 2016 election might have unexpected consequences.

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  3. 8.7/10(11 votes)

    #3 - The Demon of Death

    S3:E1

    David’s relationship with Kristen takes a turn when he gives into his temptation. Meanwhile, the team is tasked with exploring a machine to measure the weight of the human soul as it leaves a dying body.

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    Director:Robert King
  4. 8.7/10(15 votes)

    #4 - Hitting the Fan

    S5:E5

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

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  5. 8.7/10(3 votes)

    #5 - Previously on...

    S5:E1

    A flashback to 2020 reveals how the team at Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart experienced the year's major events.

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  6. 8.6/10(10 votes)

    #6 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    When a college theater student is mysteriously found dead in her high-rise New York City apartment, Elsbeth immediately suspects foul play and enters a game of wits against the victim's popular theater director Alex Modarian.

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    Director:Robert King
  7. 8.5/10(15 votes)

    #7 - 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.

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    Director:Jim McKay
  8. 8.5/10(8 votes)

    #8 - The One About the Recent Troubles

    S3:E1

    A storm is brewing at Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart when revelations of past indiscretions involving a partner come to light. Right when she thought the world couldn't get any crazier, an incident at home pushes Diane to her breaking point. Meanwhile, Lucca is brought a new opportunity while Marissa teaches Maia to toughen up.

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    Director:Robert King
  9. 8.4/10(14 votes)

    #9 - 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).

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  10. 8.4/10(13 votes)

    #10 - Inauguration

    S1:E1

    After a financial scam destroys the reputation of lawyer Maia Rindell, while wiping out her mentor and godmother, Diane Lockhart's, savings, Maia and Diane join one of Chicago's preeminent law firms.

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  11. 8.1/10(8 votes)

    #11 - S Is for Silence

    S2:E7

    The team is dispatched to a monastery to investigate the corpse of Father Thomas, whose body has not decayed in the year following his death.

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    Director:Robert King
  12. 8.1/10(12 votes)

    #12 - 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.

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    Director:Jim McKay
  13. 8.0/10(12 votes)

    #13 - Day 464

    S2:E9

    A Russian student asks Diane to protect her from deportation, claiming she was one of the women filmed with President Trump in the alleged "Golden Shower" tape. Meanwhile, Maia and Lucca suggest an unconventional lawyer to represent Jay's friend Craig Savador at his upcoming appeal and Colin meets with the Cook County Democratic Committee.

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  14. 7.9/10(11 votes)

    #14 - Foreign Affairs

    S2:E20

    Lockhart/Gardner represents a small drilling contractor in a dispute against a major oil conglomerate which is going well until a South American dictator takes over the case. Meanwhile, the election results are in.

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    Director:N/A
  15. 7.9/10(10 votes)

    #15 - 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.

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    Director:Robert King
  16. 7.8/10(12 votes)

    #16 - The Art of War

    S4:E6

    When a female military officer accuses a civilian contractor of attempting to rape her in Afghanistan, Alicia tries to prove that he is not protected by a law prohibiting servicemen from suing the military. Meanwhile, a surprising new obstacle appears in Peter's quest for the governorship.

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  17. 7.8/10(12 votes)

    #17 - Death of a Client

    S4:E18

    When an erratic and litigious client is murdered, Alicia is convinced to waive attorney/client privilege to help the police when she learns that the killer may also be targeting someone close to her. Also, Peter and Mike Kresteva vie for an influential endorsement and Diane receives a stunning offer.

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    Director:Robert King
  18. 7.7/10(12 votes)

    #18 - Silver Bullet

    S2:E15

    Diane represents ballistics expert Kurt McVeigh in a lawsuit; Eli takes an interest in Wendy Scott-Carr's illegal nanny.

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    Director:Jim McKay
  19. 7.7/10(12 votes)

    #19 - Outside the Bubble

    S5:E4

    Alicia tries to obtain Lockhart/Gardner files as she prepares to exit the firm; faced with a sexual harassment lawsuit, the firm hires Elsbeth Tascioni.

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  20. 7.7/10(11 votes)

    #20 - The Trial

    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.

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    Director:Fred Toye
  21. 7.7/10(13 votes)

    #21 - Day 492

    S2:E13

    The FBI question Diane as part of a job background check on Kurt, leading to unexpected and serious consequences. The mayor of Chicago invites Adrian and Julius to join a 'think tank' tasked with figuring out how to spend funds that will address the "Kill All Lawyers" problem. Chaos ensues in the delivery room after Lucca goes into labor early.

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    Director:Robert King
  22. 7.7/10(3 votes)

    #22 - The Beginning of the End

    S6:E1

    After being promoted to top partner at the firm, Liz is forced to accept Ri'Chard Lane as a new name partner brought on to help manage her staff and client load. Meanwhile, Diane experiences déjà vu as she navigates her way in her new bullpen office, downstairs with the associates.

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  23. 7.6/10(10 votes)

    #23 - The Penalty Box

    S3:E21

    Alicia defends a judge against misconduct charges stemming from his days as a prosecutor. Meanwhile, Cary makes a career decision and Kalinda deals with the repercussions of Agent Delaney's investigation.

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  24. 7.5/10(11 votes)

    #24 - Net Worth

    S2:E14

    Will and Diane take on a defamation case from a young Internet billionaire, who is suing the film studio for depicting him in a negative light. Meanwhile, Alicia confronts Will about the message he left on her voice mail.

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  25. 7.5/10(11 votes)

    #25 - 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.

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    Director:Robert King

Michelle King Ratings Summary

"Fear of the Future" is the best rated episode written by Michelle King. It scored 9.5/10 based on 2 votes. It was directed by Robert King. It aired on 8/1/2024 and is rated 0.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Gang Deals with Alternate Reality".