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The Best Episodes of The Good Fight Season 1

Every episode of The Good Fight Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Good Fight Season 1!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Good Fight Season 1 Episode 1 - Inauguration
    8.3/10(1177 votes)

    #1 - Inauguration

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Brooke Kennedy
    Writers:Phil Alden Robinson, Robert King, Michelle King

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  2. The Good Fight Season 1 Episode 2 - First Week
    8.2/10(950 votes)

    #2 - First Week

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Allan Arkush
    Writers:Joey Scavuzzo, Ryan Pedersen

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  3. The Good Fight Season 1 Episode 3 - The Schtup List
    8.0/10(870 votes)

    #3 - The Schtup List

    S1:E3

    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 state's attorney's office’s golden boy, Colin Morrello. Maia visits her father in prison.

    Director:Marta Cunningham
    Writer:Tegan Shohet

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  4. The Good Fight Season 1 Episode 4 - Henceforth Known as Property
    8.0/10(829 votes)

    #4 - Henceforth Known as Property

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Alex Zakrzewski
    Writer:Joey Hartstone

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  5. The Good Fight Season 1 Episode 5 - Stoppable: Requiem for an Airdate
    8.3/10(861 votes)

    #5 - Stoppable: Requiem for an Airdate

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Ron Underwood
    Writer:Marcus Dalzine

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  6. The Good Fight Season 1 Episode 6 - Social Media and Its Discontents
    8.0/10(794 votes)

    #6 - Social Media and Its Discontents

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Jim McKay
    Writers:Robert King, Michelle King

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  7. The Good Fight Season 1 Episode 7 - Not So Grand Jury
    8.5/10(822 votes)

    #7 - Not So Grand Jury

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:So Yong Kim
    Writer:William M. Finkelstein

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  8. The Good Fight Season 1 Episode 8 - Reddick v Boseman
    7.6/10(726 votes)

    #8 - Reddick v Boseman

    S1:E8

    Founding partner, Carl Reddick, makes a surprise return to the firm. A renowned local pastor needs the firm's help in a legal matter that threatens to ruin his legacy. Lucca unexpectedly meets Colin's parents. Meanwhile, Henry attempts to reconnect with Maia.

    Director:Michael Zinberg
    Writer:Keith Josef Adkins

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  9. The Good Fight Season 1 Episode 9 - Self Condemned
    7.8/10(714 votes)

    #9 - Self Condemned

    S1:E9

    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 a federal investigator seeking information on the Rindell scandal.

    Director:Jim McKay
    Writer:William M. Finkelstein

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  10. The Good Fight Season 1 Episode 10 - Chaos
    8.4/10(832 votes)

    #10 - Chaos

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Robert King
    Writers:Robert King, Michelle King

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Inauguration" is the best rated episode of "The Good Fight" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 1177 votes. Directed by Brooke Kennedy and written by Phil Alden Robinson, Robert King, Michelle King, it aired on 2/19/2017. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "First Week".