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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 5 Episode 5 - Hitting the Fan
    8.8/10(17 votes)

    S5:E5

    A desperate battle to retain clients begins when Cary and Alicia's plan to leave the firm is exposed.

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    Writer:Michelle King

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  2. undefined Season 5 Episode 16 - The Last Call
    8.6/10(17 votes)

    S5:E16

    Alicia searches for answers as she tries to make sense of Will’s death in the aftermath of the courthouse shooting. Meanwhile, Diane delivers the somber news to the partners at Lockhart/Gardner who must decide how to move forward.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michelle King

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  3. undefined Season 5 Episode 15 - Dramatics, Your Honor
    8.6/10(17 votes)

    S5:E15

    Alicia asks Cary to be her lawyer when Nelson Dubeck asks her to participate in a deposition; Will faces off with a new prosecutor while defending Jeffrey Grant.

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    Writer:Michelle King

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Inauguration
    8.3/10(16 votes)

    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.

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    Writer:Michelle King

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  5. undefined Season 4 Episode 14 - Red Team, Blue Team
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    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.

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    Writer:Michelle King

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  6. undefined Season 4 Episode 22 - What's in the Box?
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    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.

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    Writer:Michelle King

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  7. undefined Season 5 Episode 10 - The Decision Tree
    8.2/10(15 votes)

    S5:E10

    Alicia is shocked to learn that a former client bequeathed her millions, but Lockhart/Gardner quickly contests the will on behalf of the deceased’s wife. Meanwhile, Diane asks Kalinda to look into Damian’s background. Also, Eli and Marilyn are concerned about Peter being seen with Alicia’s more disreputable clients at the Florrick/Agos holiday party.

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    Writer:Michelle King

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  8. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - Previously on...
    8.0/10(5 votes)

    S5:E1

    A flashback to 2020 reveals how the team at Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart experienced the year's major events.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michelle King

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - The One About the Recent Troubles
    7.9/10(12 votes)

    S3:E1

    A storm is brewing at Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart when revelations of past indiscretions involving a partner come to light. Right when she thought the world couldn't get any crazier, an incident at home pushes Diane to her breaking point. Meanwhile, Lucca is brought a new opportunity while Marissa teaches Maia to toughen up.

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    Writer:Michelle King

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  10. undefined Season 4 Episode 18 - Death of a Client
    7.9/10(13 votes)

    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.

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    Writer:Michelle King

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.9/10(17 votes)

    S1:E1

    When a college theater student is mysteriously found dead in her high-rise New York City apartment, Elsbeth immediately suspects foul play and enters a game of wits against the victim's popular theater director Alex Modarian.

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    Writer:Michelle King

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  12. undefined Season 2 Episode 20 - Foreign Affairs
    7.9/10(14 votes)

    S2:E20

    Lockhart/Gardner represents a small drilling contractor in a dispute against a major oil conglomerate which is going well until a South American dictator takes over the case. Meanwhile, the election results are in.

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    Writer:Michelle King

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  13. undefined Season 4 Episode 6 - The Art of War
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    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.

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    Writer:Michelle King

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  14. undefined Season 6 Episode 10 - The Trial
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    S6:E10

    When Cary's case goes to trial, a plea deal offer has him seriously considering jail time. Also, a joke between mother and daughter lands Alicia in trouble as her campaign for State's Attorney is in full stride.

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    Writer:Michelle King

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  15. undefined Season 2 Episode 9 - Day 464
    7.8/10(15 votes)

    S2:E9

    A Russian student asks Diane to protect her from deportation, claiming she was one of the women filmed with President Trump in the alleged "Golden Shower" tape. Meanwhile, Maia and Lucca suggest an unconventional lawyer to represent Jay's friend Craig Savador at his upcoming appeal and Colin meets with the Cook County Democratic Committee.

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    Writer:Michelle King

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  16. undefined Season 5 Episode 22 - A Weird Year
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    S5:E22

    The futures of Florrick/Agos and Lockhart/Gardner are at stake when the firms consider merging, driving a wedge between Alicia and Cary. Meanwhile, Diane makes a big decision when Louis Canning challenges her role at her firm.

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    Writer:Michelle King

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  17. undefined Season 5 Episode 4 - Outside the Bubble
    7.7/10(15 votes)

    S5:E4

    Alicia tries to obtain Lockhart/Gardner files as she prepares to exit the firm; faced with a sexual harassment lawsuit, the firm hires Elsbeth Tascioni.

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    Writer:Michelle King

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  18. undefined Season 2 Episode 15 - Silver Bullet
    7.7/10(15 votes)

    S2:E15

    Diane represents ballistics expert Kurt McVeigh in a lawsuit; Eli takes an interest in Wendy Scott-Carr's illegal nanny.

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    Writer:Michelle King

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  19. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - The Demon of Death
    7.7/10(25 votes)

    S3:E1

    David’s relationship with Kristen takes a turn when he gives into his temptation. Meanwhile, the team is tasked with exploring a machine to measure the weight of the human soul as it leaves a dying body.

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    Writer:Michelle King

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  20. undefined Season 7 Episode 1 - Bond
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    S7:E1

    As Alicia tries to revive her struggling law career, attorney Lucca Quinn becomes her competition; Peter engages a new strategist for his campaign, changing the dynamic with Eli in the process.

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    Writer:Michelle King

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  21. undefined Season 3 Episode 15 - Live From Damascus
    7.7/10(12 votes)

    S3:E15

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

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    Writer:Michelle King

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  22. undefined Season 2 Episode 23 - Closing Arguments
    7.6/10(14 votes)

    S2:E23

    Despite their tense relationship, Alicia and Kalinda rush to prove their client's innocence in a murder trial, while the timing might finally be right for Alicia and Will to pursue their relationship.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michelle King

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  23. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - Everything is Ending
    7.6/10(14 votes)

    S5:E1

    Alicia must focus on the firm’s efforts to prevent the execution of a convicted murderer while she secretly plans her exit from the firm with Cary. Meanwhile, Eli helps Peter assemble his staff in the governor’s office.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michelle King

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  24. undefined Season 3 Episode 21 - The Penalty Box
    7.6/10(11 votes)

    S3:E21

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

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michelle King

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  25. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Parenting Made Easy
    7.6/10(13 votes)

    S3:E10

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

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    Writer:Michelle King

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Michelle King Ratings Summary

"Hitting the Fan" is the best rated episode written by Michelle King. It scored 8.8/10 based on 17 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 10/27/2013 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Last Call".