The Good Wife: Season 6
Season 6 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Good Wife Season 5.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 6 Progress Shield
The Line
Sep 21, 2014 · 43 min
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.
Trust Issues
Sep 28, 2014 · 43 min
As the firm deals with an internal legal crisis, Alicia tries to hold onto their biggest client; Diane plots her move.
Dear God
Oct 5, 2014 · 43 min
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.
Oppo Research
Oct 12, 2014 · 43 min
Eli asks a respected campaign manager to help Alicia explore the option of running for state's attorney.
Shiny Objects
Oct 19, 2014 · 43 min
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 Flo
Old Spice
Oct 26, 2014 · 43 min
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
Message Discipline
Nov 2, 2014 · 43 min
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 w
Red Zone
Nov 9, 2014 · 43 min
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
Sticky Content
Nov 16, 2014 · 43 min
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 at
The Trial
Nov 23, 2014 · 43 min
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 Stat
Hail Mary
Jan 4, 2015 · 43 min
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 t
The Debate
Jan 11, 2015 · 43 min
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.
Dark Money
Mar 1, 2015 · 43 min
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 A
Mind's Eye
Mar 8, 2015 · 43 min
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 i
Open Source
Mar 15, 2015 · 43 min
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 Florri
Red Meat
Mar 22, 2015 · 43 min
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 h
Undisclosed Recipients
Mar 29, 2015 · 43 min
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
Loser Edit
Apr 5, 2015 · 43 min
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 pi
Winning Ugly
Apr 12, 2015 · 43 min
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
The Deconstruction
Apr 26, 2015 · 43 min
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-c
Don't Fail
May 3, 2015 · 43 min
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.
Wanna Partner?
May 10, 2015 · 43 min
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 be