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The Best Episodes of The Good Wife Season 4

Every episode of The Good Wife Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Good Wife Season 4!

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Alicia Florrick boldly assumes full responsibility for her family and re-enters the workforce after her husband's very public sex and political corruption scandal lands him in jail.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Good Wife Season 4 Episode 1 - I Fought The Law
    8.3/10(837 votes)

    #1 - I Fought The Law

    S4:E1

    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.

    Director:Michael Zinberg
    Writers:Robert King, Michelle King

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  2. The Good Wife Season 4 Episode 2 - And The Law Won
    7.8/10(707 votes)

    #2 - And The Law Won

    S4:E2

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

    Director:Rosemary Rodriguez
    Writer:Ted Humphrey

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  3. The Good Wife Season 4 Episode 3 - Two Girls, One Code
    7.8/10(698 votes)

    #3 - Two Girls, One Code

    S4:E3

    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.

    Director:Brooke Kennedy
    Writers:Robert King, Michelle King

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  4. The Good Wife Season 4 Episode 4 - Don't Haze Me, Bro
    7.6/10(665 votes)

    #4 - Don't Haze Me, Bro

    S4:E4

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

    Director:Michael Zinberg
    Writer:Keith Eisner

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  5. The Good Wife Season 4 Episode 5 - Waiting for the Knock
    7.9/10(698 votes)

    #5 - Waiting for the Knock

    S4:E5

    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.

    Director:Frederick E. O. Toye
    Writer:Leonard Dick

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  6. The Good Wife Season 4 Episode 6 - The Art of War
    8.2/10(740 votes)

    #6 - The Art of War

    S4:E6

    When a female military officer accuses a civilian contractor of attempting to rape her in Afghanistan, Alicia tries to prove that he is not protected by a law prohibiting servicemen from suing the military. Meanwhile, a surprising new obstacle appears in Peter's quest for the governorship.

    Director:Josh Charles
    Writers:Robert King, Michelle King, Ted Humphrey

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  7. The Good Wife Season 4 Episode 7 - Anatomy of a Joke
    7.6/10(713 votes)

    #7 - Anatomy of a Joke

    S4:E7

    During a trip to Washington, D.C., Cary has an uncomfortable reunion with his father (John Shea); a former client asks Alicia for help; Will and Diane question Clarke's most recent strategy.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
    Writers:Robert King, Michelle King, Craig Turk

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  8. The Good Wife Season 4 Episode 8 - Here Comes the Judge
    7.7/10(674 votes)

    #8 - Here Comes the Judge

    S4:E8

    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.

    Director:Rosemary Rodriguez
    Writer:Meredith Averill

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  9. The Good Wife Season 4 Episode 9 - A Defense of Marriage
    7.7/10(705 votes)

    #9 - A Defense of Marriage

    S4:E9

    A famous, liberal lawyer hijacks Diane and Alicia's latest case; when Alicia's mother (Stockard Channing) visits for Thanksgiving, she seeks legal support.

    Director:Brooke Kennedy
    Writer:Matthew Montoya

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  10. The Good Wife Season 4 Episode 10 - Battle of the Proxies
    7.7/10(676 votes)

    #10 - Battle of the Proxies

    S4:E10

    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.

    Director:Griffin Dunne
    Writer:Ted Humphrey

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  11. The Good Wife Season 4 Episode 11 - Boom De Yah Da
    8.0/10(698 votes)

    #11 - Boom De Yah Da

    S4:E11

    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.

    Director:Félix Alcalá
    Writer:Nichelle D. Tramble

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  12. The Good Wife Season 4 Episode 12 - Je Ne Sais What?
    8.4/10(819 votes)

    #12 - Je Ne Sais What?

    S4:E12

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

    Director:Matt Shakman
    Writer:Jacqueline Hoyt

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  13. The Good Wife Season 4 Episode 13 - The Seven Day Rule
    8.1/10(695 votes)

    #13 - The Seven Day Rule

    S4:E13

    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.

    Director:Michael Zinberg
    Writer:Keith Eisner

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  14. The Good Wife Season 4 Episode 14 - Red Team, Blue Team
    8.7/10(858 votes)

    #14 - Red Team, Blue Team

    S4:E14

    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.

    Director:Jim McKay
    Writers:Robert King, Michelle King

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  15. The Good Wife Season 4 Episode 15 - Going for the Gold
    8.0/10(693 votes)

    #15 - Going for the Gold

    S4:E15

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

    Director:Rosemary Rodriguez
    Writer:Leonard Dick

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  16. The Good Wife Season 4 Episode 16 - Runnin' with the Devil
    7.9/10(683 votes)

    #16 - Runnin' with the Devil

    S4:E16

    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.

    Director:Christopher Misiano
    Writer:Meredith Averill

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  17. The Good Wife Season 4 Episode 17 - Invitation to an Inquest
    7.5/10(667 votes)

    #17 - Invitation to an Inquest

    S4:E17

    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. Also, Cary’s father returns to bring new business to the firm and Eli schemes against Jordan.

    Director:Kevin Hooks
    Writer:Julia Wolfe

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  18. The Good Wife Season 4 Episode 18 - Death of a Client
    8.5/10(851 votes)

    #18 - Death of a Client

    S4:E18

    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. Also, Peter and Mike Kresteva vie for an influential endorsement and Diane receives a stunning offer.

    Director:Robert King
    Writers:Robert King, Michelle King

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  19. The Good Wife Season 4 Episode 19 - The Wheels of Justice
    8.0/10(686 votes)

    #19 - The Wheels of Justice

    S4:E19

    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. Also, Diane reunites with Kurt McVeigh but is forced to reevaluate the relationship.

    Director:Frederick E. O. Toye
    Writer:Jacqueline Hoyt

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  20. The Good Wife Season 4 Episode 20 - Rape: A Modern Perspective
    7.9/10(676 votes)

    #20 - Rape: A Modern Perspective

    S4:E20

    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.

    Director:Brooke Kennedy
    Writer:Nichelle D. Tramble

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  21. The Good Wife Season 4 Episode 21 - A More Perfect Union
    7.6/10(644 votes)

    #21 - A More Perfect Union

    S4:E21

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

    Director:Michael Zinberg
    Writer:Craig Turk

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  22. The Good Wife Season 4 Episode 22 - What's in the Box?
    8.6/10(819 votes)

    #22 - What's in the Box?

    S4:E22

    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.

    Director:Robert King
    Writers:Robert King, Michelle King

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Season 4 Ratings Summary

"I Fought The Law" is the best rated episode of "The Good Wife" season 4. It scored 8.3/10 based on 837 votes. Directed by Michael Zinberg and written by Robert King, Michelle King, it aired on 9/30/2012. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "And The Law Won".