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The Good Wife: Season 6

22 episodes Premiered Sep 21, 2014 Updated Sep 25, 2026
Previously on The Good Wife

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.
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Season 6 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 6: Filler vs. Essential Canon

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Mytharc (3): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (19): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S6·E1 Mytharc

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.

S6·E2 Core

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.

S6·E3 Core

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.

S6·E4 Core

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.

S6·E5 Core

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

S6·E6 Core

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

S6·E7 Core

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

S6·E8 Core

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

S6·E9 Core

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

S6·E10 Core

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

S6·E11 Core

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

S6·E12 Core

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.

S6·E13 Core

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

S6·E14 Core

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

S6·E15 Core

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

S6·E16 Core

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

S6·E17 Core

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

S6·E18 Core

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

S6·E19 Core

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

S6·E20 Core

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

S6·E21 Mytharc

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.

S6·E22 Mytharc

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

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