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The Good Wife — Season 6

Don't let the name fool you.

201422 episodes7.4/10 (284 votes)

About this season

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.

Episodes (22)

The Line
E1

1. The Line

7.3

Aired 21 September 2014 • 43 min

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.

Trust Issues
E2

2. Trust Issues

7.6

Aired 28 September 2014 • 43 min

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

Dear God
E3

3. Dear God

7.2

Aired 5 October 2014 • 43 min

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.

Oppo Research
E4

4. Oppo Research

7.4

Aired 12 October 2014 • 43 min

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

Shiny Objects
E5

5. Shiny Objects

7.4

Aired 19 October 2014 • 43 min

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.

Old Spice
E6

6. Old Spice

7.4

Aired 26 October 2014 • 43 min

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

Message Discipline
E7

7. Message Discipline

7.0

Aired 2 November 2014 • 43 min

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.

Red Zone
E8

8. Red Zone

7.4

Aired 9 November 2014 • 43 min

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.

Sticky Content
E9

9. Sticky Content

6.8

Aired 16 November 2014 • 43 min

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.

The Trial
E10

10. The Trial

7.8

Aired 23 November 2014 • 43 min

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.

Hail Mary
E11

11. Hail Mary

8.5

Aired 4 January 2015 • 43 min

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.

The Debate
E12

12. The Debate

7.1

Aired 11 January 2015 • 43 min

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.

Dark Money
E13

13. Dark Money

6.9

Aired 1 March 2015 • 43 min

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.

Mind's Eye
E14

14. Mind's Eye

7.9

Aired 8 March 2015 • 43 min

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.

Open Source
E15

15. Open Source

7.5

Aired 15 March 2015 • 43 min

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.

Red Meat
E16

16. Red Meat

7.5

Aired 22 March 2015 • 43 min

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.

Undisclosed Recipients
E17

17. Undisclosed Recipients

7.6

Aired 29 March 2015 • 43 min

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.

Loser Edit
E18

18. Loser Edit

6.7

Aired 5 April 2015 • 43 min

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...

Winning Ugly
E19

19. Winning Ugly

7.5

Aired 12 April 2015 • 43 min

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.

The Deconstruction
E20

20. The Deconstruction

7.7

Aired 26 April 2015 • 43 min

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.

Don't Fail
E21

21. Don't Fail

7.3

Aired 3 May 2015 • 43 min

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.

Wanna Partner?
E22

22. Wanna Partner?

6.6

Aired 10 May 2015 • 43 min

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.

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