Network: CBS
Episodes: 156 (hour)
Seasons: Seven
TV show dates: September 22, 2009 — May 8, 2016
Series status: Ending
Performers include: Julianna Margulies, Chris Noth, Christine Baranski, Matt Czuchry, Archie Panjabi, Josh Charles, Graham Phillips, Makenzie Vega, Titus Welliver, Mary Beth Peil, and Patrick Heusinger.
TV show description:
Alicia Florrick (Julianna Margulies) is the wife of the State’s Attorney of Cook County, Peter Florrick (Chris Noth), who is jailed as the result of a political corruption and sex scandal. She pushes aside the public humiliation and betrayal and goes back to work as a defense attorney, despite being out of the courtroom for the past thirteen years. She finds that she has to completely start over as a junior associate and gets a job at Stern, Lockhart & Gardner, a prestigious Chicago law firm.
Will Gardner (Josh Charles) is an old friend of Alicia’s from law school, is now Firm Partner, and helped to get her foot in the door. Diane Lockhart (Christine Baranski) is a Senior Partner and a top litigator at the firm. She offers to mentor Alicia but that’s certainly not going to make life any easier.
The firm’s private investigator is Kalinda Sharma (Archie Panjabi). She’s an ally to Alicia and previously worked for her husband. Cary Agos (Matt Czuchry), a recent college grad, joined the firm as a junior attorney at the same time as Alicia. Eventually only one of the two will get a permanent position at the firm and he wants to make sure he’s the man for the job.
In the courtroom, Alicia must combat grudges and scrutiny from her husband’s old allies and enemies, including Glenn Childs (Titus Welliver). Childs took over Peter’s job and leaked graphic the sex tape to the press.
With a very busy and complicated professional life, Alicia must also do her best as a lone parent to provide a stable home for her children, 14-year-old Zach (Graham Phillips) and 13-year-old Grace (Makenzie Vega). Though the relationship can be awkward, Peter’s mother, Jackie (Mary Beth Peil), helps manage the house while Alicia’s away.
Episode #156 — End
The jury in Peter’s trial wants to hear the actual audio recording of the 911 call, instead of just the transcript. His legal team scrambles to find a legal precedent to allow them to re-open trial proceedings to hear testimony related to the call. Thanks to remembering her time with Will, Alicia finds one.
Peter learns that Eli’s been pushing the big money contributors to shift their backing from Peter to Alicia. He’s not happy but understands the reasoning. Alicia doesn’t know.
Much to Diane’s chagrin, Alicia decides that they must discredit Diane’s husband Kurt and his testimony on the stand. Lucca blindsides Kurt on the stand with questions about his affair. Diane leaves the courtroom in tears.
Peter agrees to a one-year probation deal which includes in stepping down from office. Alicia stands with him at his press conference but leaves him as he starts to take his hand. She goes to find Jason but finds Diane instead who slaps her shockingly hard. Our heroine adjusts her jacket and walks away confidently while facing an uncertain future.
First aired: May 8, 2016.
What do you think? Do you like The Good Wife TV show? Do you think it should have ended or been renewed for an eighth season.
I just binge watched the first 7 seasons, not realizing there would be no 8th season. Not happy. Sure, it was good, but I don’t like to be left hanging. Wouldn’t have watched if I knew that it never had a decent ending.
There is a whole lot of story left to be told. What happens to Alicia’s political career now since Peter’s supporters are going to back her.
It was an outstanding series, great characters and cast. I enjoy every re-run on late night TV, so much better than what’s currently on!
Really enjoyed this show. Can’t believe
You all can’t ask viewers for their opinions. Put back on
You don’t let anyone out in a comment this is so buckshot!
Watched from the beginning. Did not like the finale. Very sad to see it gone.
Me too..the ending was abrupt
Loved this show. So cleaver. Loved the characters. Had me on all three series on Sunday night. madam secretary, the good wife and elementary.
I love this show. why is it going away??????? One of the best shows on. Loved the characters. The three of my most liked shows. Madam secretary, the good wife and elementary. What now?????
I read that Julianna Marguilles was not going to be back if it WAS renewed. I love the show, but not if she isn’t in it.
This is one of the best shows,no foul language, no nudity, etc can’t believe it’s being canceled
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It really bites that you are ending this show – it was one of the best on TV.
It was just getting interesting. I want if for at least one more year.
Sorry to hear the Good Wife will be cancelled after this season. I really liked the show and the cast.
This is my favorite show!! Can’t believe it has been cancelled!
Keep this show going. Top show with plots/acting. Do NOT end it.
they should not pull this show it is one of the top best show