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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 5 Episode 5 - Hitting the Fan
    8.8/10(16 votes)

    #1 - Hitting the Fan

    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(16 votes)

    #2 - The Last Call

    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(16 votes)

    #3 - Dramatics, Your Honor

    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 5 Episode 10 - The Decision Tree
    8.3/10(14 votes)

    #4 - The Decision Tree

    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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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - Inauguration
    8.3/10(15 votes)

    #5 - 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.

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    Writer:Michelle King

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

    #6 - 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.

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    Writer:Michelle King

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

    #7 - 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.

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    Writer:Michelle King

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  8. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - The Gang Deals with Alternate Reality
    8.2/10(5 votes)

    #8 - The Gang Deals with Alternate Reality

    S4:E1

    Diane Lockhart finds herself living in an alternate reality where Donald Trump was never elected and Hillary Clinton is the current president of the United States. While Diane's liberal self is overjoyed, she soon realizes how a different outcome of the 2016 election might have unexpected consequences.

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    Writer:Michelle King

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  9. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - The One About the Recent Troubles
    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #9 - The One About the Recent Troubles

    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 2 Episode 9 - Day 464
    8.0/10(13 votes)

    #10 - Day 464

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

    #11 - Previously on...

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

    #12 - 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.

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    Writer:Michelle King

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  13. undefined Season 6 Episode 14 - Mind's Eye
    7.9/10(11 votes)

    #13 - Mind's Eye

    S6:E14

    Alicia prepares for a key interview which could impact the outcome of the race for State’s Attorney. Also, Louis Canning pressures Florrick/Agos/Lockhart to agree on a settlement in his wrongful eviction case against the firm.

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    Writer:Michelle King

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 20 - Foreign Affairs
    7.9/10(13 votes)

    #14 - Foreign Affairs

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

    #15 - Pilot

    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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  16. undefined Season 5 Episode 4 - Outside the Bubble
    7.8/10(13 votes)

    #16 - Outside the Bubble

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

    #17 - 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.

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    Writer:Michelle King

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  18. undefined Season 5 Episode 22 - A Weird Year
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #18 - A Weird Year

    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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  19. undefined Season 6 Episode 10 - The Trial
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    #19 - The Trial

    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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  20. undefined Season 2 Episode 15 - Silver Bullet
    7.8/10(14 votes)

    #20 - Silver Bullet

    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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  21. undefined Season 3 Episode 1 - The Demon of Death
    7.7/10(22 votes)

    #21 - The Demon of Death

    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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michelle King

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

    #22 - Bond

    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.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michelle King

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

    #23 - Live From Damascus

    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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  24. undefined Season 2 Episode 23 - Closing Arguments
    7.7/10(13 votes)

    #24 - Closing Arguments

    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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  25. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - Everything is Ending
    7.6/10(13 votes)

    #25 - Everything is Ending

    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.

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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 16 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".