The BEST episodes of The Good Fight

Every episode of The Good Fight ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Good Fight!

Picking up one year after the events of the final broadcast episode of The Good Wife, an enormous financial scam has destroyed the reputation of a young lawyer, Maia Rindell, while simultaneously wiping out her mentor and godmother Diane Lockhart’s savings. Forced out of Lockhart & Lee, they join Lucca Quinn at one of Chicago’s preeminent law firms.

Last Updated: 9/2/2026Network: Paramount+Status: Ended
Day 492
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9.00
26 votes

#1 - Day 492

Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 5/27/2018

The FBI question Diane as part of a job background check on Kurt, leading to unexpected and serious consequences. The mayor of Chicago invites Adrian and Julius to join a 'think tank' tasked with figuring out how to spend funds that will address the "Kill All Lawyers" problem. Chaos ensues in the delivery room after Lucca goes into labor early.

Directors: Robert King
Stoppable: Requiem for an Airdate
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9.00
26 votes

#2 - Stoppable: Requiem for an Airdate

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/12/2017

Lucca defends a TV writer-producer in a copyright infringement case with ties to the President of the United States. Mike Kresteva takes aim at Reddick, Boseman, and Kolstad.

Directors: Ron Underwood
Watch Now:Apple TV
Day 450
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8.50
52 votes

#3 - Day 450

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 4/15/2018

A Democratic National Committee consultant approaches Reddick, Boseman, and Lockhart to develop a confidential impeachment strategy for the DNC against President Trump, leaving the firm's partners at odds. After an impromptu visit from Colin's mom, Lucca is left feeling suspicious of her motives. Maia is intrigued by Ruth's assistant, Carine.

Writer: Tegan Shohet
Day 443
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8.50
52 votes

#4 - Day 443

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/8/2018

Adrian becomes an overnight celebrity after his candid appearance on a cable news show goes viral. Lucca, who has yet to formally announce her pregnancy, worries about her future at the firm. Adrian’s newfound cable news fame grabs the attention of Chicago’s top law firm and the jury of his latest case.

Directors: Brooke Kennedy
Watch Now:Apple TV
Inauguration
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8.30
78 votes

#5 - Inauguration

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/19/2017

After a financial scam destroys the reputation of lawyer Maia Rindell, while wiping out her mentor and godmother, Diane Lockhart's, savings; Maia and Diane join one of Chicago's preeminent law firms.

Directors: Brooke Kennedy
Watch Now:Apple TV
Day 422
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8.00
26 votes

#6 - Day 422

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/18/2018

Reddick, Boseman and Lockhart represent a young woman who was assaulted while a contestant on a reality dating show. Diane fears she might be the killer's next target.

Day 464
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8.00
26 votes

#7 - Day 464

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/29/2018

Reddick, Boseman and Lockhart represent a Russian woman who claims she being deported because she may or may not have participated in a Trump sex tape.

Directors: Michael Zinberg
Day 478
star
8.00
26 votes

#8 - Day 478

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 5/13/2018

Heated debates occur at the firm when Liz and Maia represent a well-known photographer, Ron Williams, suing a woman who provided an account of their relationship to a website. Jay continues to investigate possible suspects in Adrian’s shooting while Diane receives surprising news from her accountant.

Directors: Brooke Kennedy
Day 408
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7.50
52 votes

#9 - Day 408

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/4/2018

An unfortunate event brings the firm together, along with the prospect of a new name partner, Liz Reddick-Lawrence. Diane struggles to grapple with the insanity of the world and Maia is confronted with another hurdle in her parents’ scandal.

Directors: Brooke Kennedy
Day 415
star
7.50
52 votes

#10 - Day 415

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/11/2018

Tensions remain high when the firm learns another Chicago lawyer has been murdered by a client. Liz positions herself as a potential ally for Diane. Maia's trial takes an unwelcome turn.

Directors: Jim McKay
Watch Now:Apple TV
Day 436
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7.50
52 votes

#11 - Day 436

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/1/2018

Adrian and Diane serve as outside counsel for a broadcast network planning to air a controversial segment that would delrail the career of a beloved male movie star. Maia and Lucca have vastly different experiences while on separate ride-alongs with the Chicago Police Department.

Directors: Jim McKay
First Week
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7.30
78 votes

#12 - First Week

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/19/2017

Diane raises eyebrows while settling in as a new partner at Reddick, Boseman & Kolstad. Maia continues to deal with the repercussions of her family's Ponzi scheme. Lucca and Maia unexpectedly pick up a new case.

Directors: Allan Arkush
Watch Now:Apple TV
The Schtup List
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7.30
78 votes

#13 - The Schtup List

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 2/26/2017

Adrian and Barbara face a cruel realization about a high profile client. While second chair to Diane on a case, Lucca is in for more than she bargained for thanks to the US attorney's office's golden boy, Colin Morello. Maia visits her father in prison.

Directors: Marta Cunningham
Writer: Tegan Shohet
Henceforth Known as Property
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7.00
78 votes

#14 - Henceforth Known as Property

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/5/2017

Diane and Lucca represent an ovarian cancer survivor looking to obtain custody of her previously donated embryos. Maia is the victim of a fake social media account. Mike Kresteva pays a visit to Reddick, Boseman & Kolstad.

Directors: Alex Zakrzewski
Reddick v Boseman
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7.00
52 votes

#15 - Reddick v Boseman

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/2/2017

Carl Reddick makes a surprise return to the firm; a local pastor needs the firm's help. Lucca unexpectedly meets Colin's parents. Henry attempts to reconnect with Maia.

Directors: Michael Zinberg
Day 457
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7.00
26 votes

#16 - Day 457

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 4/22/2018

Reddick, Boseman and Lockhart represent an African-American undercover cop, Rashid Clarkson, who was left crippled after being shot by another Chicago police officer in the line of duty. The case’s opposing counsel is legend Solomon Waltzer, whose tactics have the firm questioning the legitimacy of his evidence. Diane finds herself at a crossroads with both Kurt and Tully.

Directors: Clark Johnson
Writer: Aurin Squire
Day 485
star
7.00
26 votes

#17 - Day 485

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 5/20/2018

Jay is arrested on a fraudulent charge while driving Maia and a witness in a case involving Colin Sweeney's fiancée, Naftali Amado, to court.

Directors: Ron Underwood
Day 429
star
6.50
52 votes

#18 - Day 429

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/25/2018

Liz decides to represent her son’s favorite teacher after she senses the school fired him for illegitimate reasons. Lucca enlists the help of Elsbeth Tascioni when an unanticipated lawsuit hits close to home. Despite the recent chemical scare, the firm throws a party to celebrate their new offices.

Directors: Ron Underwood
Not So Grand Jury
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6.00
26 votes

#19 - Not So Grand Jury

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 3/26/2017

Mike Kresteva takes his case against Reddick, Boseman & Kolstad to a grand jury, but the firm devises a grand jury strategy of their own to hamper Kresteva's efforts. Colin finds himself in an awkward position in court.

Directors: So Yong Kim
Watch Now:Apple TV
Chaos
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6.00
26 votes

#20 - Chaos

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/16/2017

Diane takes on a new client who is accused of cyber-terrorism, resulting in unforeseen repercussions for the firm, especially Lucca. An accident brings Diane and Kurt together. Henry reveals new truths about the scandal to Maia.

Directors: Robert King
Self Condemned
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5.50
52 votes

#21 - Self Condemned

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 4/9/2017

Diane and Adrian find themselves involved in another police brutality case, this time representing a surprising but familiar face, Colin Sweeney. Lucca represents Maia for her interview with the federal investigator seeking information on the Rindell scandal.

Directors: Jim McKay
Social Media and Its Discontents
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5.00
26 votes

#22 - Social Media and Its Discontents

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 3/19/2017

After landing tech mogul Neil Gross as a new client, the firm is tasked with figuring out a way to combat hate speech on his social media platform. Maia’s suspicions about her father grow after Uncle Jax pays an unwelcome visit. Lucca and Colin’s romance heats up.

Directors: Jim McKay
Watch Now:Apple TV
The Beginning of the End
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0.00
0 votes

#23 - The Beginning of the End

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/8/2022

After being promoted to top partner at the firm, Liz is forced to accept Ri'Chard Lane as a new name partner brought on to help manage her staff and client load. Meanwhile, Diane experiences déjà vu as she navigates her way in her new bullpen office, downstairs with the associates.

Directors: Nelson McCormick
Once there was a court…
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#24 - Once there was a court…

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/1/2021

Diane and Marissa find themselves arguing at the Circuit 9 3/4 Court, led by the quirky "Judge" Hal Wackner. Meanwhile, Carmen Moyo proves herself to be an effective, yet underestimated, new associate.

Directors: Michael Trim
And the court had a clerk…
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#25 - And the court had a clerk…

Season 5 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/8/2021

Diane is aghast when Kurt reveals he recognized the face of a man featured in a U.S. Capitol insurrection "Most Wanted" poster. Intrigued by Wackner, Marissa sneaks over to his copy shop "courtroom" and is thrilled by what she encounters. Back in legitimate court, Liz uses a current case to tackle Section 230.

Directors: Tyne Rafaeli