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.

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The End of Everything
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7.98
313 votes

#1 - The End of Everything

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 11/10/2022

The office must survive after being trapped by white supremacists.

Directors: Robert King
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Stoppable: Requiem for an Airdate
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7.92
1877 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
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Not So Grand Jury
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7.91
1848 votes

#3 - 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
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Day 443
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7.91
1136 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
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Day 492
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7.90
1000 votes

#5 - 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
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The Gang Goes to War
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7.89
578 votes

#6 - The Gang Goes to War

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/14/2020

Following their secret rendezvous, Liz and Caleb find themselves on a case together, defending a soldier court-martialed for sabotaging the weapon of his superior officer. Lucca accompanies her client, and newly minted friend, Bianca, on a short but sure to be memorable trip to the Caribbean.

Writer: Tegan Shohet
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Chaos
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7.89
1759 votes

#7 - 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
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The Gang is Satirized and Doesn’t Like It
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7.88
607 votes

#8 - The Gang is Satirized and Doesn’t Like It

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/7/2020

A former divorce client, Duncan Herz, seeks the firm’s help, claiming a buzzy new play running in Chicago is based on his divorce and shares specific details that unearth more than just his dirty laundry. Diane attempts to get to the heart of Memo 618 when a missing case leads her to the corporate overlords themselves, STR Laurie.

Directors: Nelson McCormick
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Inauguration
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7.86
2139 votes

#9 - 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
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The Gang Offends Everyone
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7.84
602 votes

#10 - The Gang Offends Everyone

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/21/2020

Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart represent an Olympic hopeful who was edged out of a spot on the U.S. women's swim team due to a last minute change to the eligibility window. From racism to sex and gender constructs, the case quickly takes the firm into rough waters. Meanwhile, Adrian is approached by the DNC with a compelling offer and Diane and Julius unite to track down Memo 618.

Directors: Brooke Kennedy
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Day 471
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7.84
1049 votes

#11 - Day 471

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/6/2018

Reddick, Boseman and Lockhart is left in disarray after a partner at the firm becomes the latest “Kill All Lawyers” victim by an unknown assailant. The Chicago police chief causes a stir when he goes after the firm’s high profile clients Lemond Bishop and Colin Sweeney as potential suspects. Amidst the chaos, Colin is reminded of his true feelings for Lucca.

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Day 485
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7.82
1027 votes

#12 - 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
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First Week
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7.79
2100 votes

#13 - 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
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The Gang Gets a Call from HR
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7.78
608 votes

#14 - The Gang Gets a Call from HR

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/30/2020

When DNC head Frank Landau asks Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart for help with a plan to engage African-American voters, the resulting discussion turns personal for one of the partners. Determined to sue Rare Orchard, Diane is shocked to learn that all court documents associated with the case are missing, leading her down an unexpected rabbit hole. Meanwhile, Marissa befriends Caleb Garlin, an STR Laurie associate.

Directors: Tess Malone
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The Gang Discovers who Killed Jeffrey Epstein
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7.77
597 votes

#15 - The Gang Discovers who Killed Jeffrey Epstein

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/28/2020

Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart are hired to investigate the death of high-profile New York inmate Jeffrey Epstein. Back at the office, STR Laurie continues to tighten their grip on the firm by forcing Diane, Adrian and Liz to conduct layoffs. But the enraged trio won't go down that route without a fight and hatch a plan in hopes of shaking off their corporate overlords once and for all.

Directors: Fred Murphy
Writer: Laura Marks
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Day 457
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7.77
1083 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
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Day 415
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7.76
1214 votes

#17 - 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
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Day 422
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7.75
1140 votes

#18 - 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.

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And the fight had a detente…
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7.75
442 votes

#19 - And the fight had a detente…

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

At Circuit 9 3/4 court, Marissa is assigned to "prosecute" two contrasting "cancel culture" cases, which both leave her questioning the intentions of Wackner, David Cord and Del Cooper. The tension between Diane and Liz increases while they work together on a high profile case against the Chicago PD.

Directors: Carrie Preston
Writer: Tegan Shohet
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Once there was a court…
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7.75
472 votes

#20 - 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
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Social Media and Its Discontents
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7.75
1860 votes

#21 - 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
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And the court had a clerk…
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7.74
464 votes

#22 - 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
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The Schtup List
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7.74
2047 votes

#23 - 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
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The One with Lucca Becoming a Meme
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7.74
828 votes

#24 - The One with Lucca Becoming a Meme

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/4/2019

Lucca's involvement in a viral "mothering while black" video sparks conversations at Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart that unearth racial biases and pay disparity at the firm. Liz joins Diane at a resistance group meeting but their next act -- to help swing votes in key states -- hits close to home when the group decides they need a celebrity influencer. Maia faces serious consequences at the firm thanks to Blum.

Directors: Nelson McCormick
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The One About the End of the World
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7.73
764 votes

#25 - The One About the End of the World

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/16/2019

Blum is out for revenge when he represents a group of Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart's ex-clients who claim the firm overcharged them. When Lucca finds out she's a candidate for an open partner position, she begins to question her reputation within the firm. Diane helps Kurt with a work project.

Directors: Brooke Kennedy
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