The BEST episodes of The Good Wife season 3

Every episode of The Good Wife season 3, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Good Wife season 3!

The Good Wife is a drama starring Emmy Award winner Julianna Margulies as a wife and mother who must assume full responsibility for her family and re-enter the workforce after her husband's very public sex and political corruption scandal lands him in jail.

Last Updated: 12/2/2024Network: CBSStatus: Ended
Another Ham Sandwich
star
8.07
1827 votes

#1 - Another Ham Sandwich

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/29/2012

With her investigation complete, Wendy presents her evidence against Will to the grand jury in hopes of sending him to prison for bribery. Eli and Stacie Hall square off once again.

Writer: Leonard Dick
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The Dream Team
star
7.86
1898 votes

#2 - The Dream Team

Season 3 - Episode 22 - Aired 4/29/2012

Will and Diane scramble when Louis and Patti team up to bankrupt the firm. Alicia faces conflicted feelings regarding her relationship with Peter. Kalinda's past catches up to her.

Directors: Robert King
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Blue Ribbon Panel
star
7.83
1707 votes

#3 - Blue Ribbon Panel

Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/25/2012

Alicia is assigned to be on a blue-ribbon panel that is investigating a police shooting, but she soon begins to question the actions of the panel chairman.

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Parenting Made Easy
star
7.83
1914 votes

#4 - Parenting Made Easy

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/4/2011

A routine arbitration turns into a battle of wills between Alicia and Louis, but the pair makes an unexpected connection when a personal crisis interrupts the proceedings.

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Alienation of Affection
star
7.78
1955 votes

#5 - Alienation of Affection

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/8/2012

Lockhart & Gardner faces trouble when a recently divorced couple claims they influenced their separation for their own personal gain.

Directors: Michael Zinberg
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Pants on Fire
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7.76
1940 votes

#6 - Pants on Fire

Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/15/2012

As Alicia counsels a client whether to accept a strict plea deal, she's distracted by Peter's newest political rival, whose actions force her back into the public spotlight.

Directors: Roxann Dawson
Writer: Ted Humphrey
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The Death Zone
star
7.74
1902 votes

#7 - The Death Zone

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2011

Alicia discovers she must become an expert on English law when a libel case she wins involving a businessman from Britain becomes an international matter after it is retried and transferred to a court in England via satellite.

Directors: Jim McKay (II)
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Executive Order 13224
star
7.72
2040 votes

#8 - Executive Order 13224

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/6/2011

Alicia worries that she will break confidentiality when the Treasury Department forces her to report on her latest client. Peter reluctantly digs into Will's past transgressions.

Directors: Brooke Kennedy
Writer: Leonard Dick
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Bitcoin for Dummies
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7.68
1793 votes

#9 - Bitcoin for Dummies

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/15/2012

Alicia defends a client charged with protecting the identity of the creator of an illegal currency.

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Live from Damascus
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7.66
1669 votes

#10 - Live from Damascus

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/19/2012

Lockhart & Gardner leads a class action suit against a software company that allowed the Syrian government to 'disappear' American citizens. Will faces a hard decision in the wake of the Grand Jury proceedings.

Directors: Brooke Kennedy
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What Went Wrong
star
7.66
1904 votes

#11 - What Went Wrong

Season 3 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/11/2011

As Alicia looks for a way to have a judgment thrown out following a shocking guilty verdict, she also begins to feel the consequences of decisions in her personal life.

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Marthas and Caitlins
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7.64
1938 votes

#12 - Marthas and Caitlins

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/23/2011

When Alicia's key witness commits suicide, she must turn to the only person whose testimony can salvage her case. Eli makes big moves on Peter's behalf.

Writer: Ted Humphrey
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A New Day
star
7.61
2006 votes

#13 - A New Day

Season 3 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2011

The staff at Lockhart & Gardner adjust to new realities and relationships. Alicia must put aside distractions in her personal life to defend a Muslim student accused of murdering a Jewish classmate.

Directors: Brooke Kennedy
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Affairs of State
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7.61
1963 votes

#14 - Affairs of State

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/30/2011

Alicia wades through diplomatic loopholes to defend a Taiwanese national. Eli is approached by his ex-wife to vet her for a possible political campaign.

Directors: Dean Parisot
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Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
star
7.61
2057 votes

#15 - Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

Season 3 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/20/2011

Tensions are high at Lockhart & Gardner as Alicia and Will argue in front of a mercurial military judge, Eli’s confidence is shaken and Diane issues an ultimatum to protect the firm.

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Long Way Home
star
7.60
1791 votes

#16 - Long Way Home

Season 3 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/11/2012

Alicia must once again aid Colin when a sexual misconduct claim derails his attempt to win back control of his company. Cary is faced with a moral dilemma when Peter tasks him with enforcing office policies.

Directors: Nelson McCormick
Writer: Keith Eisner
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Get a Room
star
7.59
1897 votes

#17 - Get a Room

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2011

Alicia and Will go toe-to-toe with his ex during a court-ordered mediation. Eli and Diane clash over the best way to handle a dairy company’s PR disaster.

Directors: David Platt
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Feeding the Rat
star
7.57
1801 votes

#18 - Feeding the Rat

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2011

Alicia takes a pro bono case in which a witness quickly becomes the prime suspect. Will and Diane plot the firm’s direction and their futures.

Writer: Keith Eisner
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After the Fall
star
7.54
1871 votes

#19 - After the Fall

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/4/2012

While power grabs are being made at the firm, Alicia and Caitlin square off against an old foe. Peter discovers the price of taking the moral high ground.

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Gloves Come Off
star
7.52
1796 votes

#20 - Gloves Come Off

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/18/2012

Alicia once again faces Louis in court, but recent financial concerns lead her to reconsider his standing job offer. Diane reconnects with the enigmatic Jack Copeland.

Directors: Michael Zinberg
Writer: Leonard Dick
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Death Row Tip
star
7.52
1913 votes

#21 - Death Row Tip

Season 3 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/13/2011

In order to keep a client from being convicted of murder, Alicia must obtain a stay of execution for a guilty man. Eli tries to stay ahead of a client's possible scandal.

Directors: Joshua Marston
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The Penalty Box
star
7.51
1886 votes

#22 - The Penalty Box

Season 3 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/22/2012

Alicia defends a judge against misconduct charges stemming from his days as a prosecutor. Cary makes a career decision and Kalinda deals with the repercussions of Agent Delaney's investigation.

Directors: Michael Zinberg
Writer: Julia Wolfe
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