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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
While the staff at Lockhart/Gardner adjust 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.
Directed by Brooke KennedyWritten by Robert King, Michelle King, Meredith AverillGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Graham Phillips, Anne Marsen, Tom Reed, Omar Metwally, Satya Bhabha, Chris Noth, Vanessa Wasche
Episode 2
Alicia discovers she must become an expert on English law when a libel case she wins involving a businessman from Britain becomes an international matter after it is retried and transferred to a court in England via satellite.
Directed by Michael Zinberg, Jim McKayWritten by Robert King, Michelle King, Leonard DickGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Graham Phillips, Chris Noth, Michael Kelly, Simon Delaney, Brian Murray, Michael Aronov, Gretchen Egolf
Episode 3
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.
Directed by David PlattWritten by Julia Wolfe, Robert King, Michelle KingGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Graham Phillips, Anne Marsen, Dallas Roberts, Mary Beth Peil, Kristen Connolly, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Nina Arianda
Episode 4
Alicia takes a pro bono case in which a witness quickly becomes the prime suspect. Meanwhile, Will and Diane plot the firm’s direction and their futures.
Directed by Frederick E. O. ToyeWritten by Keith EisnerGuest stars Chris Noth, Michael Boatman, John Lutz, Lisa Edelstein, Tim Peper, Harvey Fierstein, Nicole Beharie, Wayne Duvall
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Félix AlcaláWritten by Ted HumphreyGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Zach Grenier, Anne Marsen, Chris Noth, Dylan Baker, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Anna Camp, Grace Rex
Episode 6
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.
Directed by Dean ParisotWritten by Corinne BrinkerhoffGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Graham Phillips, Chris Butler, Joe Morton, Peter Riegert, Monica Raymund, Anna Camp, Wayne Duvall
Episode 7
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.
Directed by Brooke KennedyWritten by Leonard DickGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Aaron Tveit, Chris Noth, Titus Welliver, Mary Beth Peil, Monica Raymund, Anna Camp, Carrie Preston
Episode 8
In order to keep a client from being convicted of murder, Alicia must obtain a stay of execution for a guilty man; Eli tries to stay ahead of a client's possible scandal.
Directed by Joshua MarstonWritten by Robert King, Michelle King, Matthew MontoyaGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Graham Phillips, Anne Marsen, Michael Kelly, Mary Beth Peil, Mark Margolis, Sarah Steele, Monica Raymund
Episode 9
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.
Directed by Rosemary RodriguezWritten by Robert King, Michelle King, Meredith AverillGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Graham Phillips, Anthony Ruivivar, Amy Sedaris, Mary Beth Peil, Patrick Breen, Monica Raymund, Anika Noni Rose
Episode 10
A routine arbitration turns into a battle of wills between Alicia and Louis Canning, but the pair makes an unexpected connection when a personal crisis interrupts the proceedings.
Directed by Rosemary RodriguezWritten by Robert King, Michelle King, Courtney Kemp AgbohGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Graham Phillips, Michael J. Fox, Jennifer Carpenter, Chris Noth, Paulina Gerzon, Monica Raymund, Anika Noni Rose
Episode 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.
Directed by James Whitmore Jr.Written by Robert King, Michelle King, Keith EisnerGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Graham Phillips, Dallas Roberts, Chris Noth, Monica Raymund, Anika Noni Rose, Kurt Fuller, Ismael Cruz Cordova
Episode 12
Lockhart-Gardner faces trouble when a recently divorced couple claims they influenced their separation for their own personal gain.
Directed by Michael ZinbergWritten by Corinne BrinkerhoffGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Zach Grenier, Graham Phillips, Michael Boatman, Anika Noni Rose, Carrie Preston, Edward Herrmann, F. Murray Abraham
Episode 13
Alicia defends a client charged with protecting the identity of the creator of an illegal currency.
Directed by Frederick E. O. ToyeWritten by Robert King, Michelle King, Courtney Kemp AgbohGuest stars Graham Phillips, Mary Beth Peil, Monica Raymund, Anika Noni Rose, Jason Biggs, Carrie Preston, Michael Lerner, Rachel Hilson
Episode 14
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.
Directed by Frederick E. O. ToyeWritten by Leonard DickGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Zach Grenier, Graham Phillips, David Fonteno, Amy Sedaris, Chris Noth, Monica Raymund, Anika Noni Rose
Episode 15
Lockhart & Gardner leads a class action suit against a software company that allowed the Syrian government to “disappear” American citizens. Also, Will faces a hard decision in the wake of the Grand Jury proceedings.
Directed by Brooke KennedyWritten by Robert King, Michelle King, Leonard Dick, Ted HumphreyGuest stars Rita Wilson, Amy Sedaris, Denis O'Hare, Vanessa Wasche, Monica Raymund, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Anna Camp, John Benjamin Hickey
Episode 16
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.
Directed by James Whitmore Jr.Written by Meredith AverillGuest stars Zach Grenier, Jack Gilpin, Chris Noth, Michael Boatman, Mamie Gummer, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Anna Camp, Donna Brazile
Episode 17
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.
Directed by Nelson McCormickWritten by Keith EisnerGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Zach Grenier, Graham Phillips, Chris Noth, Kate Burton, Dylan Baker, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Anna Camp
Episode 18
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.
Directed by Michael ZinbergWritten by Matthew Montoya, Leonard DickGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Zach Grenier, Michael J. Fox, Gary Cole, Michael Boatman, Elizabeth Reaser, Fred Thompson, Bryan Brown
Episode 19
Alicia is assigned to be on a blue-ribbon panel that is investigating a police shooting. But she soon begins to question the actions of the panel chairman.
Directed by Rosemary RodriguezWritten by Robert King, Michelle King, Courtney Kemp AgbohGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Zach Grenier, Graham Phillips, Jerry Adler, Jill Flint, Chris Noth, Mary Beth Peil, Michael Boatman
Episode 20
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.
Directed by Roxann DawsonWritten by Ted HumphreyGuest stars Chris Noth, Mary Beth Peil, Joanna Gleason, Mike Pniewski, Matthew Perry, Dennis Boutsikaris, Parker Posey, David Drake
Episode 21
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.
Directed by Michael ZinbergWritten by Ted Humphrey, Julia Wolfe, Robert King, Michelle KingGuest stars Jerry Adler, Jill Flint, Chris Noth, David Paymer, Mike Colter, Stephen Root, Julianne Nicholson, Jim True-Frost
Episode 22
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.
Directed by Robert KingWritten by Corinne Brinkerhoff, Meredith AverillGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Graham Phillips, Michael J. Fox, Jerry Adler, Chris Noth, Mary Beth Peil, Martha Plimpton, Tim Guinee
Episode information updated Jul 23, 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
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CBS ProductionsUnited States
Scott Free ProductionsUnited States
CBS StudiosUnited States
