The Good Wife Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2009 · CBS · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-14
Frequently Asked Questions About The Good Wife
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does The Good Wife have?
The Good Wife has 7 seasons and 156 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on September 22, 2009 to May 8, 2016.
Is The Good Wife renewed, ended, or canceled?
The Good Wife has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch The Good Wife?
It takes 111h 48m (6708 minutes) to watch the complete run of The Good Wife. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 56 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 111.8 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 56 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of The Good Wife?
The highest-rated episode is Season 5, Episode 5 ("Hitting the Fan"), which holds an outstanding rating of 8.8/10 based on 17 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch The Good Wife?
The Good Wife is available for streaming on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for The Good Wife?
The Good Wife has an official content rating of TV-14.
Who are the lead actors in The Good Wife?
The primary ensemble cast includes Julianna Margulies as Alicia Florrick (age 60), Christine Baranski as Diane Lockhart (age 74), Matt Czuchry as Cary Agos (age 49), Alan Cumming as Eli Gold (age 61).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Julianna Margulies | Alicia Florrick | 60 |
| Christine Baranski | Diane Lockhart | 74 |
| Matt Czuchry | Cary Agos | 49 |
| Alan Cumming | Eli Gold | 61 |
| Archie Panjabi | Kalinda Sharma | 54 |
| Josh Charles | Will Gardner | 55 |
| Chris Noth | Peter Florrick | 71 |
| Makenzie Vega | Grace Florrick | 32 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for The Good Wife are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.