The Good Wife: Season 4

2012 · 22 episodes · ★ 7.5

What Season 4 of The Good Wife

Alicia Florrick has spent more than ten years focused on her home and children when her husband, Peter, a former Cook County state's attorney, ends up in prison for corruption and a sex scandal. With no income and forced to leave her luxurious neighborhood, she decides to return to work as a litigation attorney. Thanks to Will Gardner, an old friend from law school, she lands a probationary position at Lockhart & Gardner, but must compete with Cary Agos for the only permanent spot. Her colleagues know Peter's situation all too well, so she has to earn their trust case by case. The firm faces staff and budget cuts, and Will tries to resume his career after his suspension. Alicia and Diane take on cases involving a drug trafficker, a jealous cop and an internet company.

22episodes

Sep 30, 2012premiered

Apr 28, 2013Latest episode

15.8 hrtotal runtime

Season 4 Episodes

4x01 I Fought The Law
Sep 30, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 7.5
A state trooper targets Zach, putting Alicia on the offensive; Kalinda decides to face her problems; Diane and Will explore the firm's financial issues.
Directed by: Michael Zinberg · Written by: Robert King, Michelle King · Starring: Makenzie Vega, Zach Grenier, Graham Phillips, Chris Noth
4x02 And The Law Won
Oct 7, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 7.3
As the firm undergoes budget and staff cuts, Will hopes his first post-suspension case will result in a big payout; Alicia unexpectedly helps Peter's campaign.
Directed by: Rosemary Rodriguez · Written by: Ted Humphrey · Starring: Chris Noth, Nathan Lane, Marc Warren, Maura Tierney
4x03 Two Girls, One Code
Oct 14, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 7.2
Will and Alicia represent an Internet startup in a lawsuit against a search engine that may be manipulating results; Eli tries to avoid a possible scandal for Peter's campaign.
Directed by: Brooke Kennedy · Written by: Robert King, Michelle King · Starring: Makenzie Vega, Graham Phillips, Jill Flint, Rita Wilson
4x04 Don't Haze Me, Bro
Oct 21, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 7.1
An opposing lawyer keeps Alicia and Diane on their toes by constantly changing tactics; Eli is successful in protecting Peter's image.
Directed by: Michael Zinberg · Written by: Keith Eisner · Starring: Chris Noth, Mary Beth Peil, Tyler Weaks, Nathan Lane
4x05 Waiting for the Knock
Oct 28, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 7.2
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.
Directed by: Frederick E. O. Toye · Written by: Leonard Dick, Leonard Dick · Starring: Jill Flint, Chris Noth, Mike Colter, Nathan Lane
4x06 The Art of War
Nov 4, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 7.8
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.
Directed by: Josh Charles, Josh Charles · Written by: Robert King, Michelle King, Ted Humphrey · Starring: Chris Noth, Mary Beth Peil, Denis O'Hare, Brian J. Smith
4x07 Anatomy of a Joke
Nov 11, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 7.2
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.
Directed by: James Whitmore Jr. · Written by: Robert King, Michelle King, Craig Turk · Starring: Zach Grenier, Chris Noth, Christina Ricci, Austin Lysy
4x08 Here Comes the Judge
Nov 18, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 7.3
Will thinks a judge is biased against his client; Grace is affected by a classmate's death and falls for a questionable guy; Zach tries to help Peter's campaign; Kalinda is suspicious of Nick.
Directing: Rosemary Rodriguez · Writing: Meredith Averill · Starring: Makenzie Vega, Graham Phillips, Karen Olivo, Lorenzo Pisoni
4x09 A Defense of Marriage
Nov 25, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 7.2
A famous, liberal lawyer hijacks Diane and Alicia's latest case; when Alicia's mother visits for Thanksgiving, she seeks legal support.
Directed by: Brooke Kennedy · Written by: Michelle King, Robert King · Starring: Makenzie Vega, Zach Grenier, Graham Phillips, Dallas Roberts
4x10 Battle of the Proxies
Dec 2, 2012 · 43 min · ★ 7.2
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.
Directed by: Griffin Dunne · Written by: Ted Humphrey · Starring: Makenzie Vega, Graham Phillips, Nicole Roderick, Chris Butler
4x11 Boom De Yah Da
Jan 6, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 7.6
Louis Canning's attempts to delay a deposition could complicate Will's latest and potentially lucrative case; Diane and Will have a face-off with Clarke.
Directed by: Félix Alcalá · Written by: Nichelle Tramble Spellman · Starring: Michael J. Fox, Anika Noni Rose, Nathan Lane, T. R. Knight
4x12 Je Ne Sais What?
Jan 13, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 8.0
Will, Diane and Alicia help Elsbeth Tascioni when she is arrested; Eli and Jordan give Peter conflicting pieces of advice.
Directed by: Matt Shakman · Written by: Jacqueline Hoyt · Starring: Makenzie Vega, Graham Phillips, Chris Noth, Renée Elise Goldsberry
4x13 The Seven Day Rule
Jan 27, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 7.6
Alicia is presented with a career-changing offer that includes a substantial financial risk; Diane and Will confront their creditors; Eli and Jordan don't agree on a possible attack on Maddie's campaign.
Directed by: Michael Zinberg · Written by: Keith Eisner · Starring: Zach Grenier, Michael J. Fox, Chris Noth, Nathan Lane
4x14 Red Team, Blue Team
Feb 17, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 8.2
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.
Directing: Jim McKay · Writing: Robert King, Michelle King · Starring: Makenzie Vega, Zach Grenier, Graham Phillips, Jerry Adler
4x15 Going for the Gold
Mar 3, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 7.7
When the Justice Department refuses to reveal who will be testifying against Eli, Elsbeth takes Assistant U.S. Attorney Josh Perrotti to civil court for defamation in order to force him to answer her questions under oath. Meanwhile, Jordan helps Peter prepare for a debate and Alicia’s relationship with her co-workers evolves.
Directed by: Rosemary Rodriguez · Written by: Leonard Dick · Starring: Nathan Stark, Lily Rabe, Chris Noth, Mary Beth Peil
4x16 Runnin' with the Devil
Mar 10, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 7.6
A jailed drug dealer requests that Alicia work with lawyer Charles Lester, but as witnesses against him begin recanting their testimony, she begins to suspect that Lester’s meek appearance isn’t all it seems. Kalinda is forced to train a new investigator. Cary makes a risky move.
Directed by: Christopher Misiano · Written by: Meredith Averill · Starring: Zach Grenier, Mike Colter, Audra McDonald, Wallace Shawn
4x17 Invitation to an Inquest
Mar 17, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 7.2
Alicia and Will’s latest case brings them to an inquest at the coroner’s office, where they are hindered by a strict rule that limits their questioning to three per witness. Also, Cary’s father returns to bring new business to the firm and Eli schemes against Jordan.
Directed by: Kevin Hooks · Written by: Matthew Montoya, Julia Wolfe · Starring: Makenzie Vega, Graham Phillips, Nicole Roderick, Jess Weixler
4x18 Death of a Client
Mar 24, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 7.9
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.
Directed by: Robert King · Written by: Robert King, Michelle King · Starring: Makenzie Vega, Graham Phillips, Chris Noth, Amanda Peet
4x19 The Wheels of Justice
Mar 31, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 7.4
Alicia and Will go to trial unprepared when they learn that an impending Supreme Court ruling could result in Colin Sweeney being jailed for life. Also, Diane reunites with Kurt McVeigh but is forced to reevaluate the relationship.
Directed by: Frederick E. O. Toye · Written by: Jacqueline Hoyt · Starring: Makenzie Vega, Gary Cole, Dylan Baker, Jess Weixler
4x20 Rape: A Modern Perspective
Apr 14, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 7.5
A hacker group brings the trial of an accused rapist to the Internet; Diane is vetted for a Supreme Court seat; Robyn draws Kalinda's suspicion.
Directed by: Brooke Kennedy · Written by: Nichelle Tramble Spellman · Starring: Makenzie Vega, Zach Grenier, Graham Phillips, David Fonteno
4x21 A More Perfect Union
Apr 21, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 7.2
As a favor to her mother, Alicia represents software coders in a contract dispute; Peter asks Alicia to renew their wedding vows.
Directed by: Michael Zinberg · Written by: Craig Turk · Starring: Makenzie Vega, Zach Grenier, Graham Phillips, Dallas Roberts
4x22 What's in the Box? Season Finale
Apr 28, 2013 · 43 min · ★ 8.2
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.
Directed by: Robert King · Written by: Robert King, Michelle King · Starring: Makenzie Vega, Graham Phillips, Ana Gasteyer, Chris Noth