TV series
Kill all the lawyers.
Picking up one year after the events of the final broadcast episode of "The Good Wife", an enormous financial scam has destroyed the reputation of a young lawyer, Maia Rindell, while simultaneously wiping out her mentor and godmother Diane Lockhart's savings. Forced out of her law firm, now called "Lockhart, Deckler, Gussman, Lee, Lyman, Gilbert, Lurie, Kagan, Tannebaum & Associates", they join Lucca Quinn at one of Chicago's preeminent law firms.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
The Good Fight is available to stream on Paramount+, Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime), and Paramount+ (Via Apple TV) in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Picking up one year after the events of the final broadcast episode of "The Good Wife", an enormous financial scam has destroyed the reputation of a young lawyer, Maia Rindell, while simultaneously wiping out her mentor and godmother Diane Lockhart's savings. Forced out of her law firm, now called "Lockhart, Deckler, Gussman, Lee, Lyman, Gilbert, Lurie, Kagan, Tannebaum & Associates", they join Lucca Quinn at one of Chicago's preeminent law firms.
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Episode 1
A flashback to 2020 reveals how the team at Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart experienced the year's major events.
Directed by Brooke KennedyWritten by Robert King, Michelle KingGuest stars Michael Boatman, Cush Jumbo, Delroy Lindo, Tamberla Perry, Chasten Harmon, Amy Aquino, Rob McClure, Ben Vereen
Episode 2
Diane and Marissa find themselves arguing at the Circuit 9 3/4 Court, led by the quirky "Judge" Hal Wackner. Meanwhile, Carmen Moyo proves herself to be an effective, yet underestimated, new associate.
Directed by Michael TrimWritten by Jonathan TolinsGuest stars Michael Boatman, Charmaine Bingwa, Hugh Dancy, Ben Vereen, Wallace Shawn, Tony Plana, Heather Burns, Danny Burstein
Episode 3
Diane is aghast when Kurt reveals he recognized the face of a man featured in a U.S. Capitol insurrection "Most Wanted" poster. Intrigued by Wackner, Marissa sneaks over to his copy shop "courtroom" and is thrilled by what she encounters. Back in legitimate court, Liz uses a current case to tackle Section 230.
Directed by Tyne RafaeliWritten by William M. FinkelsteinGuest stars Michael Boatman, Charmaine Bingwa, Bebe Neuwirth, Aaron Tveit, Jordan Boatman, Joshua Echebiri, Gary Cole, Jane Lynch
Episode 4
When a comedy streaming network executive, Del Cooper, asks Liz to conduct a sensitivity read on one of his comedians, the entire firm ends up fighting over how comedy and 'cancel culture' collide. Meanwhile, FBI agent Madeline Starkey goes after Kurt for his alleged involvement in the U.S. Capitol insurrection.
Directed by James Whitmore Jr.Written by Jacquelyn ReingoldGuest stars Michael Boatman, Charmaine Bingwa, Mamie Gummer, Ben Vereen, Jordan Boatman, Wallace Shawn, Jane Curtin, Tyrone Mitchell Henderson
Episode 5
Liz and Carmen represent Oscar Rivi, who is suing Harbor Hospital over the wrongful death of his daughter. Jay's investigation of the case triggers some PTSD that forces him to dig deeper into his own experience with Covid. With Madeline Starkey still hell-bent on getting Kurt to come clean, Diane decides to take matters into her own hands.
Directed by Nikki M. JamesWritten by Davita ScarlettGuest stars Michael Boatman, Charmaine Bingwa, Morgan Weed, Danny Pino, Ben Vereen, Steven Skybell, Brandon Mendez Homer, Tony Plana
Episode 6
When Reddick/Lockhart associates start posting anonymous hate messages about Julius and Diane on a new interoffice app, Diane's name partner position at the firm is once again questioned. At home, Diane grapples with her marriage after learning Kurt is considering a job offer from the NRA. Meanwhile, Wackner goes to real court to have his approach and sanity questioned.
Directed by Brooke KennedyWritten by Aurin SquireGuest stars Michael Boatman, Charmaine Bingwa, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Jane Curtin, Elaine May, Danny Burstein, Tyrone Mitchell Henderson, Joshua Echebiri
Episode 7
At Circuit 9 3/4 court, Marissa is assigned to "prosecute" two contrasting "cancel culture" cases, which both leave her questioning the intentions of Wackner, David Cord and Del Cooper. The tension between Diane and Liz increases while they work together on a high profile case against the Chicago PD.
Directed by Carrie PrestonWritten by Tegan ShohetGuest stars Michael Boatman, Charmaine Bingwa, Wayne Brady, Stephen Lang, Andy Karl, Kristine Nielsen, Dana Gourrier, Bill Sage
Episode 8
Julius fights to defend himself in Wackner's court in a surreal and harrowing effort to reclaim his car...and his dignity-all because of an alleged parking violation. Meanwhile, after focus group feedback threatens to sink Del Cooper's reality show about Wackner, both Marissa and Wackner embrace different tactics to help revive the court
Directed by Michael ZinbergWritten by Laura MarksGuest stars Michael Boatman, Elaine May, Tyrone Mitchell Henderson, Brenda Braxton, Wayne Brady, Stephen Lang, Blake Morris, Wanda Sykes
Episode 9
Liz and Diane struggle to get David Lee and the Dubai overlords to accept the new name partner, Allegra Jurado. Oscar Rivi attempts to make his cannabis business legitimate, but realizes that the corporate world can be just as cut-throat as his own. When the justice system fails to detain and prevent a man from continually committing anti-Asian hate crime, the cops discover another way for justice -- Wackner's court.
Directed by Brooke KennedyWritten by Eric HolmesGuest stars Charmaine Bingwa, Christian Borle, Tony Plana, Wayne Brady, Stephen Lang, Blake Morris, Wanda Sykes, Joshua De Jesus
Episode 10
In the season five finale, it's too many courts and too little time for the folks at Reddick/Lockhart. Marissa is mounting a strong defense in Vinetta's court for Matteo, while Diane attempts to get an interview with him in order to spring Matteo from court. Carmen, Liz, and Allegra defend drug dealer, Oscar Rivi, as prosecutors attempt to put him back in prison.
Directed by Robert KingWritten by Robert King, Michelle KingGuest stars Michael Boatman, Charmaine Bingwa, Christian Borle, Brandon Mendez Homer, Tony Plana, Gary Cole, Stephen Lang, Blake Morris
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
Christine BaranskiDiane Lockhart
Sarah SteeleMarissa Gold
Nyambi NyambiJay Dipersia
Michael BoatmanJulius Cain
Audra McDonaldLiz Reddick
Cush JumboLucca Quinn
Delroy LindoAdrian Boseman
Charmaine BingwaCarmen Moyo
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Scott Free ProductionsUnited States
