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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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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 StatesWatch options above are for the show and may vary by season or episode.
Episode 1
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.
Directed by Robert KingWritten by Robert King, Michelle KingGuest stars Zach Grenier, Michael J. Fox, Nicole Roderick, Katie Paxton, Chris Noth, Sarah Steele, Mike Colter, Jess Weixler
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Episode 2
As the firm deals with an internal legal crisis, Alicia tries to hold onto their biggest client; Diane plots her move.
Directed by Jim McKayWritten by Ted HumphreyGuest stars Zach Grenier, Taye Diggs, Chris Noth, Mike Colter, Jess Weixler, Megan Ketch, Michael Cerveris, Ben Rappaport
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Episode 3
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.
Directed by Brooke KennedyWritten by Luke SchelhaasGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Saycon Sengbloh, Nicole Roderick, John Procaccino, Gloria Steinem, Richard Thomas, Robert Joy, Robert Sean Leonard
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Episode 4
Eli asks a respected campaign manager to help Alicia explore the option of running for state's attorney.
Directed by Matt ShakmanWritten by Robert King, Michelle KingGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Graham Phillips, Nicole Roderick, Connie Nielsen, Anne Marsen, Carmen Lynch, Dallas Roberts, Steven Pasquale
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Episode 5
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.
Directed by Frederick E. O. ToyeWritten by Keith EisnerGuest stars Zach Grenier, Taye Diggs, Jill Hennessy, Jan Maxwell, Johnny M. Wu, Jill Flint, Steven Pasquale, Chris Noth
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Episode 6
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
Directed by James Whitmore Jr.Written by Leonard DickGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Zach Grenier, Michael J. Fox, John Procaccino, Steffanie Leigh, Sepideh Moafi, Frankie Faison, Ana Gasteyer
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Episode 7
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.
Directed by Matt ShakmanWritten by Craig TurkGuest stars John Procaccino, Connie Nielsen, Steven Pasquale, Chris Noth, Ken Land, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Michael Cerveris, David Hyde Pierce
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Episode 8
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.
Directed by Félix AlcaláWritten by Nichelle D. TrambleGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Michael J. Fox, Jerry Adler, Dallas Roberts, Jill Flint, Steven Pasquale, Rita Wilson, David Fonteno
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Episode 9
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.
Directed by Michael ZinbergWritten by Robert King, Michelle KingGuest stars Connie Nielsen, Jill Flint, Steven Pasquale, Chris Noth, David Krumholtz, Sarah Steele, Mike Colter, Eric Ruffin
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Episode 10
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.
Directed by Frederick E. O. ToyeWritten by Robert King, Michelle KingGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Nicole Roderick, Steven Pasquale, Mary Beth Peil, David Paymer, Sarah Steele, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Mike Colter
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Episode 11
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.
Directed by Rosemary RodriguezWritten by Erica Shelton KodishGuest stars Steven Pasquale, Chris Noth, David Paymer, Felix Solis, Sarah Steele, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Mike Colter, Ben Rappaport
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Episode 12
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.
Directed by Brooke KennedyWritten by Robert King, Michelle KingGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Zach Grenier, Nicole Roderick, Connie Nielsen, Frankie Faison, Steven Pasquale, Chris Noth, Gbenga Akinnagbe
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Episode 13
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.
Directed by Jim McKayWritten by Keith EisnerGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Steven Pasquale, David Fonteno, David Krumholtz, Sarah Steele, Mike Colter, Eric Ruffin, Laura Benanti
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Episode 14
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.
Directed by Robert KingWritten by Robert King, Michelle KingGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Zach Grenier, Graham Phillips, Michael J. Fox, Jerry Adler, Steven Pasquale, Chris Noth, Gbenga Akinnagbe
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Episode 15
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.
Directed by Rosemary RodriguezWritten by Craig TurkGuest stars Zach Grenier, Michael J. Fox, Nathan Stark, Steven Pasquale, Denis O'Hare, Gary Cole, Mamie Gummer, David Krumholtz
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Episode 16
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.
Directed by Michael ZinbergWritten by Nichelle D. TrambleGuest stars Zach Grenier, Steven Pasquale, Chris Noth, Gary Cole, David Krumholtz, Sarah Steele, Mike Colter, Miriam Shor
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Episode 17
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.
Directed by James Whitmore Jr.Written by Leonard DickGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Zach Grenier, Jerry Adler, Michael Boatman, Sarah Steele, Mike Colter, John Glover, Michael Cerveris
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Episode 18
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...
Directed by Brooke KennedyWritten by Luke SchelhaasGuest stars Lily Rabe, Chris Noth, David Krumholtz, Sarah Steele, Tina Benko, Mo Rocca, Tim Guinee, Jason Babinsky
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Episode 19
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.
Directed by Rosemary RodriguezWritten by Erica Shelton KodishGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Zach Grenier, John Procaccino, Chris Noth, Sarah Steele, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Mike Pniewski, John Ventimiglia
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Episode 20
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.
Directed by Ted HumphreyWritten by Ted HumphreyGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Zach Grenier, Dan Bittner, Chris Noth, Linda Lavin, Kia Goodwin, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Mike Colter
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Episode 21
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.
Directed by Nelson McCormickWritten by Robert King, Michelle KingGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Graham Phillips, Chris Butler, Mary Beth Peil, Kurt Fuller, Dorian Missick, Aya Cash, Timothy Stickney
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Episode 22
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.
Directed by Robert KingWritten by Robert King, Michelle KingGuest stars Makenzie Vega, Zach Grenier, Graham Phillips, Michael J. Fox, Kevin Bigley, Chris Noth, Chris Butler, Wallace Shawn
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