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Don't let the name fool you.
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.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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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.
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Episode 1
Alicia makes her decision about whether to stay with Peter or pursue a relationship with Will.
Directed by Félix AlcaláWritten by Robert King, Michelle KingGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Chris Noth, Titus Welliver, Chris Butler, Mary Beth Peil, Pedro Pascal, Felix Solis, Cristin Milioti
Episode 2
An Army reservist is accused of murdering his wife; Childs turns to dirty tricks in hopes of marring Peter's campaign.
Directed by Dean ParisotWritten by Ted HumphreyGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Graham Phillips, Chris Noth, Chris Butler, Kim Shaw, Dreama Walker, Patrick Breen, Linda Emond
Episode 3
A multi-million dollar malicious prosecution suit leads to an explosive confrontation between Alicia and Glenn Childs. Meanwhile, Alicia's brother, Owen, visits after his questionable remarks about Peter goes viral online and makes Eli apoplectic.
Directed by James Whitmore Jr.Written by Corinne BrinkerhoffGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Graham Phillips, Dallas Roberts, Chris Noth, Titus Welliver, Mary Beth Peil, Anika Noni Rose, Stephanie Kurtzuba
Episode 4
Alicia risks disbarment when Childs' office suspects her of an ethics violation, which could also ruin Peter's political campaign. Meanwhile, a third candidate is revealed in the campaign for state's attorney.
Directed by Rosemary RodriguezWritten by Robert King, Michelle KingGuest stars Chris Noth, Titus Welliver, Sonequa Martin-Green, Kate Burton, Mamie Gummer, Anika Noni Rose, Edward Herrmann, Michael Ealy
Episode 5
Alicia and the partners must decide whether to take on the case of a VIP massage therapist who accuses a Nobel Peace Prize winner of sexual assault. Meanwhile, Peter and Eli try to figure out what Wendy's candidacy means for their campaign.
Directed by Michael ZinbergWritten by Robert King, Michelle KingGuest stars Chris Noth, Sonequa Martin-Green, Natalie Knepp, Anika Noni Rose, Frederick Weller, Michael Ealy, Scott Porter, Elizabeth Reaser
Episode 6
Alicia, Will and Diane are caught off-guard when a brilliant disabled attorney (Michael J. Fox) uses his condition to sway a jury; Kalinda turns to a former friend for help.
Directed by Peter O'FallonWritten by Keith EisnerGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Michael J. Fox, David Fonteno, Daniel Gerroll, Leslie Hendrix, Rachel Brosnahan, Anika Noni Rose, Skipp Sudduth
Episode 7
Alicia is on the road to successfully arguing that her teenaged pop star client, Sloan, is innocent of a DUI, until Cary drops a bombshell that could ruin the starlet's career and life. Meanwhile, Peter's campaign hits a snag when the Democratic Committee tells him to drop out of the race.
Directed by Jim McKayWritten by Courtney Kemp AgbohGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Zach Grenier, Graham Phillips, Frankie Faison, Emily Kinney, Chris Noth, David Paymer, Gbenga Akinnagbe
Episode 8
When the government accuses an alderman of taking a campaign bribe from a Muslim extremist group, the team reviews hours of wiretap evidence to mount his defense, and Alicia is startled to discover that some of the tapes pertain to her.
Directed by Roxann DawsonWritten by Leonard DickGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Graham Phillips, Ana Gasteyer, Mary Beth Peil, Michael Boatman, Dreama Walker, Mike Colter, J.D. Williams
Episode 9
When Alicia gets a vague tip from a courthouse clerk in the appeal case of a death row inmate, the law firm races to secure a stay of execution. Meanwhile, Peter Florrick prepares for his first debate with Glenn Childs and Wendy Scott-Carr.
Directed by Julie HébertWritten by Meredith AverillGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Graham Phillips, Melissa Benoist, Chris Noth, Tom White, Mary Beth Peil, Michael Boatman, Paulina Gerzon
Episode 10
Alicia's law firm tries to turn a client's son against his girlfriend when both are accused of murder; Alicia faces a tough decision.
Directed by Félix AlcaláWritten by Robert King, Michelle King, Courtney Kemp AgbohGuest stars Dallas Roberts, Nick Gehlfuss, Mary Beth Peil, Michael Boatman, Frederick Weller, Scott Porter, Elizabeth Reaser, Ollie Marsden
Episode 11
When Will fears his client is not getting a fair trial because the judge is biased toward him, the law firm hires a jury consultant, who claims to predict a case's outcome by reading people's expressions. Meanwhile, Will uncovers information about Bond's intent for the firm.
Directed by Tom DiCilloWritten by Ted HumphreyGuest stars Chris Noth, Mary Beth Peil, Felix Solis, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Michael Ealy, Scott Porter, Matt Letscher, Norbert Leo Butz
Episode 12
When Alicia's client confesses under duress to murdering a fellow prison inmate, Cary's team seeks to challenge by uncovering an unlikely connection between the two inmates. Meanwhile, Wendy Scott-Carr threatens to expose a Florrick family issue in hopes of forcing Peter to drop out of the race.
Directed by Rosemary RodriguezWritten by Corinne BrinkerhoffGuest stars Graham Phillips, Chris Noth, Titus Welliver, Dreama Walker, Pedro Pascal, Anika Noni Rose, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Mike Colter
Episode 13
While Alicia races against Louis Canning to round up the most clients for an Erin Brockovich-style class action lawsuit, a mole is detected in LGB law firm, who seems to be working for Canning.
Directed by Michael ZinbergWritten by Robert King, Michelle King, Keith EisnerGuest stars Zach Grenier, Michael J. Fox, Chris Noth, Denis O'Hare, Jeremy Strong, Susan Misner, Michael Ealy, Elizabeth Reaser
Episode 14
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.
Directed by Brooke KennedyWritten by Robert King, Michelle King, Meredith AverillGuest stars Dallas Roberts, Jill Flint, Rita Wilson, F. Murray Abraham, Scott Porter, Tim Guinee, Jack Carpenter, Stephen Kunken
Episode 15
Diane represents ballistics expert Kurt McVeigh in a lawsuit; Eli takes an interest in Wendy Scott-Carr's illegal nanny.
Directed by Jim McKayWritten by Robert King, Michelle King, Steve LichtmanGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Jerry Stiller, Gary Cole, Sarah Steele, Jeremy Strong, America Ferrera, Michael Ealy, Dennis Boutsikaris
Episode 16
The law firm of Lockhart, Gardner and Bond sues a social networking site on behalf of a Chinese dissident, who posted an anonymous blog about democracy in China, and was jailed and tortured by the Chinese government when the site failed to protect his anonymity and turned over his IP address. Meanwhile, Eli gets a tip that he hopes will drive Childs out of the race, and Will and Diane hope to wrestle the firm away from Derrick Bond once and for all.
Directed by Nelson McCormickWritten by Robert King, Michelle King, Leonard DickGuest stars Zach Grenier, Graham Phillips, Jerry Adler, Rita Wilson, Chris Noth, Titus Welliver, Mary Beth Peil, Michael Boatman
Episode 17
Lockhart Gardner law firm represents client and drug kingpin Lemond Bishop in divorce proceedings, even though Bishop wants reconciliation. Meanwhile, Kalinda is subpoenaed for a grand jury investigation.
Directed by Griffin DunneWritten by Keith EisnerGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Zach Grenier, Graham Phillips, Nicole Roderick, Titus Welliver, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Jeremy Strong, Renée Elise Goldsberry
Episode 18
On behalf of the victim's daughter, the law firm sues a convicted murderer who is profiting from a song he wrote describing his crime. Meanwhile, Eli anonymously uses the firm to help Natalie Flores and her family with their legal troubles.
Directed by James Whitmore Jr.Written by Karen HallGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Graham Phillips, Chris Noth, Chris Butler, Sarah Steele, America Ferrera, Scott Porter, Leslie Lyles
Episode 19
To Lockhart/Gardner's disbelief, Louis Canning returns to face off against Alicia once again when the firm represents families of workers who committed suicide due to miserable working conditions. Meanwhile, Cary finds out shocking information about Kalinda.
Directed by Phil AbrahamWritten by Ted HumphreyGuest stars Michael J. Fox, Lily Rabe, Chris Butler, Denis O'Hare, Kevin Conway, Mike Pniewski, Trent Dawson, Elizabeth Reaser
Episode 20
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.
Directed by Frederick E. O. ToyeWritten by Robert King, Michelle King, Meredith AverillGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Graham Phillips, Ana Gasteyer, Mary Beth Peil, Mike Pniewski, America Ferrera, Erica Hill, Tim Guinee
Episode 21
Lockhart/Gardner defends a patient in a liver transplant case against rival attorney Patti Nyholm; however, the case takes a turn when Patti is fired from her law firm and asks Lockhart/Gardner to represent her. Meanwhile, Alicia deals with emotional fallout from Peter's one-night stand with Kalinda.
Directed by Félix AlcaláWritten by Robert King, Michelle King, Steve LichtmanGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Graham Phillips, David Fonteno, Chris Noth, Mary Beth Peil, Martha Plimpton, John Glover, Joanna Merlin
Episode 22
Lockhart/Gardner defends Stephanie Engler, the owner of an adultery Web site, after one of her users is murdered; however, the civil case turns criminal when the murder is pinned on Stephanie. Alicia goes ballistic on Kalinda about her one-night stand with Peter, causing Kalinda to contemplate leaving the firm.
Directed by Roxann DawsonWritten by Leonard DickGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Zach Grenier, Graham Phillips, Mary Beth Peil, Mamie Gummer, Felix Solis, Kelli Giddish, John Pankow
Episode 23
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.
Directed by Robert KingWritten by Corinne Brinkerhoff, Robert King, Michelle KingGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Graham Phillips, Dallas Roberts, Chris Noth, Titus Welliver, Mary Beth Peil, Sonequa Martin-Green, Jane Alexander
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Julianna MarguliesAlicia Florrick
Christine BaranskiDiane Lockhart
Josh CharlesWill Gardner
Matt CzuchryCary Agos
Alan CummingEli Gold
Archie PanjabiKalinda Sharma
Makenzie VegaGrace Florrick
Zach GrenierDavid Lee
CBSUnited States
CBS ProductionsUnited States
Scott Free ProductionsUnited States
CBS StudiosUnited States
