The BEST episodes of The Good Wife season 4

Every episode of The Good Wife season 4, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Good Wife season 4!

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: 8/29/2024Network: CBSStatus: Ended
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What's in the Box?
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8.13
1497 votes

#1 - What's in the Box?

Season 4 - Episode 22 - Aired 4/28/2013

When Zach thinks he has witnessed vote tampering, Will, Alicia and Diane race to a series of emergency court proceedings on the night of the gubernatorial election. An unexpected source offers to help Cary start his own firm.

Directors: Robert King
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Je Ne Sais What?
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8.06
1701 votes

#2 - Je Ne Sais What?

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/13/2013

Will, Diane and Alicia help Elsbeth Tascioni when she is arrested. Eli and Jordan give Peter conflicting pieces of advice.

Directors: Jacqueline Hoyt
Writer: Matt Shakman
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Red Team/Blue Team
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7.99
1588 votes

#3 - Red Team/Blue Team

Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/17/2013

Office politics come to a head when Will and Diane ask Alicia and Cary to face off against them in a mock trial, only to get more than they bargained for. Eli tries to avoid losing his role in Peter’s campaign to Jordan, as he continues his fight with the Justice Department.

Directors: Jim McKay (II)
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I Fought the Law
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7.94
1541 votes

#4 - I Fought the Law

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/30/2012

A state trooper targets Zach, putting Alicia on the offensive; Kalinda decides to face her problems; Diane and Will explore the firm's financial issues.

Directors: Michael Zinberg
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Rape: A Modern Perspective
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7.83
1558 votes

#5 - Rape: A Modern Perspective

Season 4 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/14/2013

A hacker group brings the trial of an accused rapist to the Internet. Diane is vetted for a Supreme Court seat. Robyn draws Kalinda's suspicion.

Directors: Brooke Kennedy
Writer: J.C. Nolan
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Two Girls, One Code
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7.80
1573 votes

#6 - Two Girls, One Code

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/14/2012

Will and Alicia represent an Internet startup in a lawsuit against a search engine that may be manipulating results; Eli tries to avoid a possible scandal for Peter's campaign.

Directors: Brooke Kennedy
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Boom De Yah Da
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7.78
1648 votes

#7 - Boom De Yah Da

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/6/2013

Louis Canning's attempts to delay a deposition could complicate Will's latest and potentially lucrative case. Diane and Will have a face-off with Clarke.

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Going for the Gold
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7.75
1569 votes

#8 - Going for the Gold

Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/3/2013

When the Justice Department refuses to reveal who will be testifying against Eli, Elsbeth takes the Assistant U.S. Attorney to civil court for defamation in order to force him to answer her questions under oath. Jordan helps Peter prepare for a debate. Alicia’s relationship with her co-workers evolves.

Writer: Leonard Dick
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And the Law Won
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7.75
1515 votes

#9 - And the Law Won

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/7/2012

As the firm undergoes budget and staff cuts, Will hopes his first post-suspension case will result in a big payday; Alicia unexpectedly helps Peter's campaign.

Writer: Ted Humphrey
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Here Comes the Judge
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7.74
1485 votes

#10 - Here Comes the Judge

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/18/2012

Will thinks a judge is biased against his client. Grace is affected by a classmate's death and falls for a questionable guy. Zach tries to help Peter's campaign. Kalinda is suspicious of Nick.

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The Art of War
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7.74
1623 votes

#11 - The Art of War

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/4/2012

Alicia defends a female military officer who says a civilian contractor tried to rape her in Afghanistan; an unexpected obstacle pops up in Peter's quest for the governorship.

Directors: Josh Charles
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The Wheels of Justice
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7.73
1634 votes

#12 - The Wheels of Justice

Season 4 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/31/2013

Alicia and Will go to trial unprepared when they learn that an impending Supreme Court ruling could result in Colin Sweeney being jailed for life. Diane reunites with Kurt but is forced to reevaluate the relationship.

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Death of a Client
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7.70
1499 votes

#13 - Death of a Client

Season 4 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/24/2013

When an erratic and litigious client is murdered, Alicia is convinced to waive attorney/client privilege to help the police when she learns that the killer may also be targeting someone close to her. Peter and Mike Kresteva vie for an influential endorsement. Diane receives a stunning offer.

Directors: Robert King
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Runnin' with the Devil
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7.69
1416 votes

#14 - Runnin' with the Devil

Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/10/2013

A jailed drug dealer requests that Alicia work with lawyer Charles Lester, but as witnesses against him begin recanting their testimony, she begins to suspect that Lester’s meek appearance isn’t all it seems. Kalinda is forced to train a new investigator. Cary makes a risky move.

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The Seven Day Rule
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7.69
1540 votes

#15 - The Seven Day Rule

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/27/2013

Alicia is presented with a career-changing offer that includes a substantial financial risk. Diane and Will confront their creditors. Eli and Jordan don't agree on a possible attack on Maddie's campaign.

Directors: Michael Zinberg
Writer: Keith Eisner
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Don't Haze Me, Bro
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7.69
1505 votes

#16 - Don't Haze Me, Bro

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/21/2012

An opposing lawyer keeps Alicia and Diane on their toes by constantly changing tactics; Eli is successful in protecting Peter's image.

Directors: Michael Zinberg
Writer: Keith Eisner
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A More Perfect Union
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7.69
1526 votes

#17 - A More Perfect Union

Season 4 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/21/2013

As a favor to her mother, Alicia represents software coders in a contract dispute. Peter asks Alicia to renew their wedding vows.

Directors: Michael Zinberg
Writer: Craig Turk
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Waiting for the Knock
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7.67
1600 votes

#18 - Waiting for the Knock

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/28/2012

When Lemond Bishop's accountant is arrested, Diane and Alicia must determine if the feds are going after his drug money or legal business; Nick causes more trouble for Kalinda.

Writer: Leonard Dick
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Invitation to an Inquest
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7.67
1506 votes

#19 - Invitation to an Inquest

Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/17/2013

Alicia and Will’s latest case brings them to an inquest at the coroner’s office, where they are hindered by a strict rule that limits their questioning to three per witness. Cary’s father returns to bring new business to the firm. Eli schemes against Jordan.

Directors: Kevin Hooks
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A Defense of Marriage
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7.65
1590 votes

#20 - A Defense of Marriage

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/25/2012

A famous, liberal lawyer hijacks Diane and Alicia's latest case. When Alicia's mother visits for Thanksgiving, she seeks legal support.

Directors: Brooke Kennedy
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Battle of the Proxies
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7.64
1584 votes

#21 - Battle of the Proxies

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/2/2012

While Will defends a man accused of murder, Alicia tries to help by assisting a prosecutor in another county who is trying a different man for the same crime. The Justice Department puts heat on Eli. Nick takes action that forces Kalinda's hand.

Directors: Griffin Dunne
Writer: Ted Humphrey
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Anatomy of a Joke
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7.63
1537 votes

#22 - Anatomy of a Joke

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/11/2012

During a trip to Washington, DC, Cary has an uncomfortable reunion with his father. A former client asks Alicia for help. Will and Diane question Clarke's most recent strategy.

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