The Good Wife

2009 • CBS
4.7
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Season 3 episodes (22)

1 A New Day
9/25/11
While the staff at Lockhart/Gardner adjusts to new realities and relationships, Alicia must put aside distractions in her personal life to defend a Muslim student accused of murdering a Jewish classmate.
2 The Death Zone
10/2/11
When Alicia wins a verdict in a libel case involving a British businessman, she must quickly learn to navigate English Law when the case is retried in British court via satellite.
3 Get A Room
10/9/11
Alicia and Will go toe-to-toe with his ex during a court-ordered mediation, while Eli and Diane clash over the best way to handle a dairy company's PR disaster.
4 Feeding The Rat
10/16/11
Alicia takes on a pro bono case where the witness quickly becomes the prime suspect, but it's Lockhart/Gardner that may be in the most jeopardy, as Will and Diane consider their futures and the firm's direction.
5 Marthas And Caitlins
10/23/11
When Alicia's key witness commits suicide, she must turn to the only person whose testimony can salvage her case: Colin Sweeney. Meanwhile, Eli makes big moves on Peter's behalf.
6 Affairs Of State
10/30/11
While Alicia wades through diplomatic loopholes to defend a Taiwanese national, Eli is approached by his ex-wife to vet her for a possible political campaign.
7 Executive Order 13224
11/6/11
Alicia worries that she will break confidentiality when the Treasury Department forces her to report on her latest client, while Peter reluctantly digs into Will's past transgressions.
8 Death Row Tip
11/13/11
Alicia races to win a stay of execution for a guilty man who has information which will keep another client from a murder conviction. Meanwhile, Eli tries to get ahead of a client's potential scandal and Kalinda may have met her match.
9 Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
11/20/11
Tensions are high at Lockhart/Gardner as Alicia and Will argue in front of a mercurial military judge, Eli's confidence is shaken and Diane issues an ultimatum to protect the firm.
10 Parenting Made Easy
12/4/11
A routine arbitration turns into a battle of wills between Alicia and Louis Canning (Michael J. Fox), but the pair makes an unexpected connection when a personal crisis interrupts the proceedings.
11 What Went Wrong
12/11/11
As Alicia looks for a way to have a judgment thrown out following a shocking guilty verdict, she also begins to feel the consequences of decisions in her personal life.
12 Alienation Of Affection
1/8/12
Lockhart/Gardner's future is at stake when a couple whose divorce was overseen by the firm accuses them of encouraging the breakup for financial gain.
13 Bitcoin For Dummies
1/15/12
Alicia defends a lawyer who hires the firm after the government arrests him for not revealing the name of an anonymous client: a mysterious computer programmer who illegally invented a new online currency.
14 Another Ham Sandwich
1/29/12
With her investigation complete, Special Prosecutor Wendy Scott-Carr presents her evidence against Will to the grand jury in hopes of sending him to prison for bribery. Meanwhile, Eli and Stacie Hall square off once again. Carrie Preston returns as Elsbeth Tascioni, and Amy Sedaris returns as Stacie Hall.
15 Live From Damascus
2/19/12
Lockhart/Gardner leads a class action suit against a software company that allowed the Syrian government to "disappear" American citizens. Returning guest cast for the episode include Rita Wilson as Viola Walsh, Golden Globe Award nominee Parker Posey as Vanessa Gold, SAG Award nominee Denis O'Hare as Judge Charles Abernathy, Emmy Award winner Edward Herrmann as Lionel Deerfield, Tony Award winner John Benjamin Hickey as Neil Gross, Amy Sedaris as Stacie Hall, Daytime Emmy Award nominee Renee Elise Goldsberry as Geneva Pine, SAG Award nominee Anna Camp as Caitlin D'Arcy, Monica Raymund as Dana Lodge and Jack Carpenter as Patrick Edelstein. Jonathan Groff makes his first appearance on the drama as Jimmy, a member of the class action.
16 After The Fall
3/4/12
While power grabs are being made at the firm, Alicia and Caitlin square off against old foe Nancy Crozier. Meanwhile, Peter discovers the price of taking the moral high road. Mamie Gummer returns as Nancy Crozier and Democratic political strategist Donna Brazile returns as herself.
17 Long Way Home
3/11/12
Alicia must once again aid Colin Sweeney when a sexual misconduct claim derails his attempt to win back control of his company. Also, Cary is faced with a moral dilemma when Peter tasks him with enforcing office policies. Bebe Neuwirth and Morena Baccarin guest star.
18 Gloves Come Off
3/18/12
Alicia once again faces Louis Canning in court, but recent financial concerns lead her to reconsider his standing job offer. Meanwhile, Diane reconnects with the enigmatic Jack Copeland. Michael J. Fox, Bryan Brown and Gary Cole guest star.
19 Blue Ribbon Panel
3/25/12
When Alicia is assigned to be on a blue ribbon panel investigating a police shooting, she begins to question the motivations behind the chairman's actions. Meanwhile, Kalinda receives unwanted attention from the IRS. Matthew Perry guest stars as Mike Kresteva, the panel chairman.
20 Pants On Fire
4/15/12
As Alicia counsels a client whether to accept a strict plea deal, she's distracted by Peter's newest political rival, whose actions force her back into the public spotlight. Matthew Perry returns as Mike Kresteva and Parker Posey returns as Vanessa Gold.
21 The Penalty Box
4/22/12
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.
22 The Dream Team
4/29/12
Will and Diane scramble when Louis Canning and Patti Nyholm team up to bankrupt the firm. Also, Alicia faces conflicted feelings regarding her relationship with Peter, and Kalinda's past catches up to her. Michael J. Fox returns as Louis Canning and Martha Plimpton returns as Patti Nyholm on the third season finale.

About this show

THE GOOD WIFE is a drama starring Emmy Award winner Julianna Margulies as a wife and mother who 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.

Ratings and reviews

4.7
1.82K reviews
Racquel Ramsay
November 22, 2014
I always create a space and time to see the hottest SD how on Sundays. I give it a 4 star because if it was a 5 star there wouldn't have room to raise the bar and each week they take it to a new level. The Kings have to be witty and geniuses to keep the bar at one level then raise it little each week!
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Jordan Huntington
December 18, 2015
This has been a very empowering show for me as I am a female starting my own business. I have done a lot of my own strategic planning and site building while watching the show going after my own dreams. I adore Alicia, and love the the #girlboss. It is much more than television to me. Every episode I feel engaged in the drama and wit of the writing and acting. Thank you for creating such a great show for me to feel more empowered as a woman coming into my own potential. :)
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PG R
February 26, 2020
Always multi faceted and intetesting the endlist conflits of morales and relentless game of the team that supports you- also are the ones you must watch your back for.
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