Seasons & Episodes
Pilot
Alicia returns to work as a defense attorney after her husband's corruption scandal and incarceration. She is assigned h
Stripped
After the State's Attorney refuses to pursue criminal charges, Alicia becomes second chair on a civil suit involving the
Home
The son of Alicia's former friends is charged with felony murder, and Alicia decides to defend him, despite the fact tha
Fixed
Alicia uncovers evidence that possibly proves that the jury is tampering with her firm's class action law suit that she
Crash
Alicia and Will have only 72 hours to find the smoking gun that proves the train company, and not the three engineers, i
Conjugal
As Alicia works with Will on the appeal of a death row inmate, she agrees to a conjugal visit with Peter in order to get
Unorthodox
Alicia, representing a daughter of one of the partner in the firm, finds herself very attracted to her co-counsel, mostl
Unprepared
While Alicia is preparing in a case defending a scientist accused of arson, she is suddenly asked to testify on Peter's
Threesome
Alicia is asked to represent a partner in the firm on a DUI charge. Her attention is split when she is suddenly forced t
Lifeguard
When a judge overturns a simple plea deal that Alicia arranged, she looks into his motivation, and Diane is made an offe
Infamy
Alicia learns more about Peter's fall from office when she represents Glenn Child's wife, Carla Browning, in her divorce
Painkiller
Alicia and the kids have to deal with some really bad news; Peter learns some new information that makes him furious. Me
Bad
Tensions are high as Peter's appeal begins while Alicia has to defend a wealthy client who doesn't seem that innocent, e
Hi
Alicia defends a man accused of killing his child's babysitter. Meanwhile, Peter's appeal seems to be going well, and Al
Bang
While Peter gets acclimated to life at home and works on a comeback strategy with his political team, including Eli Gold
Fleas
As Peter strategizes on how to handle his retrial and the next steps in his public rehabilitation, Alicia and Will defen
Heart
In an emergency courtroom set up in a hospital, Alicia and Will battle Patti Nyholm and an insurance company that refuse
Doubt
Alicia and Will defend a college student accused of killing her sorority sister while under the influence of a sleep aid
Boom
When Alicia goes head-to-head in the courtroom with former boss Jonas Stern, she debates whether or not use personal inf
Mock
The police are quickly at the door when Peter's electronic monitor sounds after he chases Alicia out of the apartment. A
Unplugged
While the firm takes on a case involving a divorce settlement for the wife of a musician who is in a coma, Alicia reluct
Hybristophilia
Eli Gold works on getting Peter's charges dropped, and Alicia defends Colin Sweeney, a client and accused wife killer, w
Running
At Eli Gold's urging, Alicia must decide if she'll stand by her man during Peter's new political campaign, or if she'll
Taking Control
Alicia makes her decision about whether to stay with Peter or pursue a relationship with Will.
Double Jeopardy
An Army reservist is accused of murdering his wife; Childs turns to dirty tricks in hopes of marring Peter's campaign.
Breaking Fast
A multi-million dollar malicious prosecution suit leads to an explosive confrontation between Alicia and Glenn Childs. M
Cleaning House
Alicia risks disbarment when Childs' office suspects her of an ethics violation, which could also ruin Peter's political
VIP Treatment
Alicia and the partners must decide whether to take on the case of a VIP massage therapist who accuses a Nobel Peace Pri
Poisoned Pill
Alicia, Will and Diane are caught off-guard when a brilliant disabled attorney (Michael J. Fox) uses his condition to sw
Bad Girls
Alicia is on the road to successfully arguing that her teenaged pop star client, Sloan, is innocent of a DUI, until Cary
On Tap
When the government accuses an alderman of taking a campaign bribe from a Muslim extremist group, the team reviews hours
Nine Hours
When Alicia gets a vague tip from a courthouse clerk in the appeal case of a death row inmate, the law firm races to sec
Breaking Up
Alicia's law firm tries to turn a client's son against his girlfriend when both are accused of murder; Alicia faces a to
Two Courts
When Will fears his client is not getting a fair trial because the judge is biased toward him, the law firm hires a jury
Silly Season
When Alicia's client confesses under duress to murdering a fellow prison inmate, Cary's team seeks to challenge by uncov
Real Deal
While Alicia races against Louis Canning to round up the most clients for an Erin Brockovich-style class action lawsuit,
Net Worth
Will and Diane take on a defamation case from a young Internet billionaire, who is suing the film studio for depicting h
Silver Bullet
Diane represents ballistics expert Kurt McVeigh in a lawsuit; Eli takes an interest in Wendy Scott-Carr's illegal nanny.
Great Firewall
The law firm of Lockhart, Gardner and Bond sues a social networking site on behalf of a Chinese dissident, who posted an
Ham Sandwich
Lockhart Gardner law firm represents client and drug kingpin Lemond Bishop in divorce proceedings, even though Bishop wa
Killer Song
On behalf of the victim's daughter, the law firm sues a convicted murderer who is profiting from a song he wrote describ
Wrongful Termination
To Lockhart/Gardner's disbelief, Louis Canning returns to face off against Alicia once again when the firm represents fa
Foreign Affairs
Lockhart/Gardner represents a small drilling contractor in a dispute against a major oil conglomerate which is going wel
In Sickness
Lockhart/Gardner defends a patient in a liver transplant case against rival attorney Patti Nyholm; however, the case tak
Getting Off
Lockhart/Gardner defends Stephanie Engler, the owner of an adultery Web site, after one of her users is murdered; howeve
Closing Arguments
Despite their tense relationship, Alicia and Kalinda rush to prove their client's innocence in a murder trial, while the
A New Day
While the staff at Lockhart/Gardner adjust to new realities and relationships, Alicia must put aside distractions in her
The Death Zone
Alicia discovers she must become an expert on English law when a libel case she wins involving a businessman from Britai
Get a Room
Alicia and Will go toe-to-toe with his ex during a court-ordered mediation, while Eli and Diane clash over the best way
Feeding the Rat
Alicia takes a pro bono case in which a witness quickly becomes the prime suspect. Meanwhile, Will and Diane plot the fi
Marthas and Caitlins
When Alicia's key witness commits suicide, she must turn to the only person whose testimony can salvage her case: Colin
Affairs of State
While Alicia wades through diplomatic loopholes to defend a Taiwanese national, Eli is approached by his ex-wife to vet
Executive Order 13224
Alicia worries that she will break confidentiality when the Treasury Department forces her to report on her latest clien
Death Row Tip
In order to keep a client from being convicted of murder, Alicia must obtain a stay of execution for a guilty man; Eli t
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
Tensions are high at Lockhart & Gardner as Alicia and Will argue in front of a mercurial military judge, Eli’s confide
Parenting Made Easy
A routine arbitration turns into a battle of wills between Alicia and Louis Canning, but the pair makes an unexpected co
What Went Wrong
As Alicia looks for a way to have a judgment thrown out following a shocking guilty verdict, she also begins to feel the
Alienation of Affection
Lockhart-Gardner faces trouble when a recently divorced couple claims they influenced their separation for their own per
Bitcoin for Dummies
Alicia defends a client charged with protecting the identity of the creator of an illegal currency.
Another Ham Sandwich
With her investigation complete, Special Prosecutor Wendy Scott-Carr presents her evidence against Will to the grand jur
Live From Damascus
Lockhart & Gardner leads a class action suit against a software company that allowed the Syrian government to “disappe
After The Fall
While power grabs are being made at the firm, Alicia and Caitlin square off against old foe Nancy Crozier. Meanwhile, Pe
Long Way Home
Alicia must once again aid Colin Sweeney when a sexual misconduct claim derails his attempt to win back control of his c
Gloves Come Off
Alicia once again faces Louis Canning in court, but recent financial concerns lead her to reconsider his standing job of
Blue Ribbon Panel
Alicia is assigned to be on a blue-ribbon panel that is investigating a police shooting. But she soon begins to question
Pants on Fire
As Alicia counsels a client whether to accept a strict plea deal, she's distracted by Peter's newest political rival, wh
The Penalty Box
Alicia defends a judge against misconduct charges stemming from his days as a prosecutor. Meanwhile, Cary makes a career
The Dream Team
Will and Diane scramble when Louis Canning and Patti Nyholm team up to bankrupt the firm. Also, Alicia faces conflicted
I Fought The Law
A state trooper targets Zach, putting Alicia on the offensive; Kalinda decides to face her problems; Diane and Will expl
And The Law Won
As the firm undergoes budget and staff cuts, Will hopes his first post-suspension case will result in a big payout; Alic
Two Girls, One Code
Will and Alicia represent an Internet startup in a lawsuit against a search engine that may be manipulating results; Eli
Don't Haze Me, Bro
An opposing lawyer keeps Alicia and Diane on their toes by constantly changing tactics; Eli is successful in protecting
Waiting for the Knock
When Lemond Bishop's accountant is arrested, Diane and Alicia must determine if the feds are going after his drug money
The Art of War
When a female military officer accuses a civilian contractor of attempting to rape her in Afghanistan, Alicia tries to p
Anatomy of a Joke
During a trip to Washington, D.C., Cary has an uncomfortable reunion with his father (John Shea); a former client asks A
Here Comes the Judge
Will thinks a judge is biased against his client; Grace is affected by a classmate's death and falls for a questionable
A Defense of Marriage
A famous, liberal lawyer hijacks Diane and Alicia's latest case; when Alicia's mother visits for Thanksgiving, she seeks
Battle of the Proxies
While Will defends a man accused of murder, Alicia tries to help by assisting a prosecutor in another county who is tryi
Boom De Yah Da
Louis Canning's attempts to delay a deposition could complicate Will's latest and potentially lucrative case; Diane and
Je Ne Sais What?
Will, Diane and Alicia help Elsbeth Tascioni when she is arrested; Eli and Jordan give Peter conflicting pieces of advic
The Seven Day Rule
Alicia is presented with a career-changing offer that includes a substantial financial risk; Diane and Will confront the
Red Team, Blue Team
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
Going for the Gold
When the Justice Department refuses to reveal who will be testifying against Eli, Elsbeth takes Assistant U.S. Attorney
Runnin' with the Devil
A jailed drug dealer requests that Alicia work with lawyer Charles Lester, but as witnesses against him begin recanting
Invitation to an Inquest
Alicia and Will’s latest case brings them to an inquest at the coroner’s office, where they are hindered by a strict
Death of a Client
When an erratic and litigious client is murdered, Alicia is convinced to waive attorney/client privilege to help the pol
The Wheels of Justice
Alicia and Will go to trial unprepared when they learn that an impending Supreme Court ruling could result in Colin Swee
Rape: A Modern Perspective
A hacker group brings the trial of an accused rapist to the Internet; Diane is vetted for a Supreme Court seat; Robyn dr
A More Perfect Union
As a favor to her mother, Alicia represents software coders in a contract dispute; Peter asks Alicia to renew their wedd
What's in the Box?
When Zach thinks he has witnessed vote tampering, Will, Alicia and Diane race to a series of emergency court proceedings
Everything is Ending
Alicia must focus on the firm’s efforts to prevent the execution of a convicted murderer while she secretly plans her
The Bit Bucket
Alicia and Cary sue the NSA on behalf of search engine Chumhum, unaware that Lockhart/Gardner’s connection to a former
A Precious Commodity
Will makes Alicia a stunning offer which causes her to reconsider her plans to leave the firm. Also, the partners take a
Outside the Bubble
Alicia tries to obtain Lockhart/Gardner files as she prepares to exit the firm; faced with a sexual harassment lawsuit,
Hitting the Fan
A desperate battle to retain clients begins when Cary and Alicia's plan to leave the firm is exposed.
The Next Day
Alicia and Cary represent a client who changed firms and Will and Diane delay turning over the case files; Marilyn tries
The Next Week
Zach makes a discovery that leads Alicia and Cary to believe that the Lockhart/Gardner firm is spying on them; Will help
The Next Month
As Florrick/Agos move into their new offices, Alicia attempts to block the deportation of an undocumented immigrant befo
Whack-a-Mole
Alicia tries to hold a website accountable when its users accuse her client, a college professor, of being linked to dom
The Decision Tree
Alicia is shocked to learn that a former client bequeathed her millions, but Lockhart/Gardner quickly contests the will
Goliath and David
Alicia represents a band suing a TV show for copyright infringement, but the simple case becomes psychological warfare w
We, the Juries
Alicia and Will each represent one half of a couple accused of smuggling drugs, but the courtroom becomes mired in confu
Parallel Construction, Bitches
Florrick/Agos and Lockhart/Gardner fight to keep Lemond Bishop as a client when he is arrested on a drug-related charge,
A Few Words
When Alicia is asked to be the keynote speaker at the American Bar Association conference in New York City, she looks to
Dramatics, Your Honor
Alicia asks Cary to be her lawyer when Nelson Dubeck asks her to participate in a deposition; Will faces off with a new
The Last Call
Alicia searches for answers as she tries to make sense of Will’s death in the aftermath of the courthouse shooting. Me
A Material World
Alicia and Diane consider merging their firms in the wake of Will's death, even as they find themselves on opposite side
All Tapped Out
Florrick/Agos takes on the case of an NSA whistleblower, only to learn that the agency has been monitoring the firm as w
Tying the Knot
When Alicia pays a visit to longtime client Colin Sweeney, she finds herself in the unwanted role of witness when a body
The Deep Web
When Alicia has a chance encounter with a charming entrepreneur during jury duty, she begins to consider options outside
The One Percent
Alicia manages the fallout when her client's insensitive statements to the press threaten the fate of a multi-billion do
A Weird Year
The futures of Florrick/Agos and Lockhart/Gardner are at stake when the firms consider merging, driving a wedge between
The Line
Despite pressure from Eli, Alicia is determined not to run for State's Attorney; Diane considers joining Florrick/Agos;
Trust Issues
As the firm deals with an internal legal crisis, Alicia tries to hold onto their biggest client; Diane plots her move.
Dear God
Joy Grubick, a pretrial service officer, interviews Cary's colleagues to determine if he should remain behind bars; a cl
Oppo Research
Eli asks a respected campaign manager to help Alicia explore the option of running for state's attorney.
Shiny Objects
When Dean and Alicia represent a former chief executive officer who is suing the company that fired her, they face off w
Old Spice
Elsbeth and Alicia put their fight on hold when they both have clients facing economic espionage charges; Diane battles
Message Discipline
While preparing his case against Cary, Finn discovers a potentially devastating piece of evidence which could have ramif
Red Zone
Alicia takes on a college rape case which pits her against Louis Canning when it moves from a university hearing to civi
Sticky Content
Alicia faces a crisis of conscience when she's encouraged to go negative in her campaign for State's Attorney. Meanwhile
The Trial
When Cary's case goes to trial, a plea deal offer has him seriously considering jail time. Also, a joke between mother a
Hail Mary
Cary hires a prison consultant to prepare him for incarceration while the team at Florrick/Agos/Lockhart does everything
The Debate
Alicia and Frank Prady square off in a crucial debate in the race for State’s Attorney as Peter and the city of Chicag
Dark Money
When Colin Sweeney accuses a television producer of basing an unflattering character and show on his life, Diane and Car
Mind's Eye
Alicia prepares for a key interview which could impact the outcome of the race for State’s Attorney. Also, Louis Canni
Open Source
When Frank Prady decides to go after Governor Florrick as a campaign tactic, Alicia is faced with the decision of whethe
Red Meat
Alicia’s political future is on the line when Peter gives an interview that could influence voter turnout on Election
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Loser Edit
Still reeling from the cyber-hack at her law firm, Alicia is ambushed with questions about her leaked emails during a te
Winning Ugly
When potential voter fraud is discovered in the State’s Attorney election, Eli and Alicia take steps to stop a recount
The Deconstruction
Alicia faces an uncertain future when she is forced to resign as State’s Attorney in the wake of a voter fraud scandal
Don't Fail
When a former client calls Alicia after being charged with murder tied to a case from 2009, Alicia reviews the old case,
Wanna Partner?
Alicia’s professional future hangs in the balance as she decides what’s next for her career. Meanwhile, when Alicia
Bond
As Alicia tries to revive her struggling law career, attorney Lucca Quinn becomes her competition; Peter engages a new s
Innocents
Alicia argues a complex museum vandalism case that involves photographs taken by a mother of her son, and considers enli
Cooked
Alicia and Lucca work together on a complicated case involving a designer drug dealer. Meanwhile, Eli persuades Alicia
Taxed
When Alicia agrees to support a client's plea of innocence in a shoplifting case, she clashes with the bond court judge;
Payback
Jason uses aggressive investigative tactics while working on a student loan case with Alicia and Lucca. Howard points to
Lies
Alicia and Lucca defend a former technology firm employee who was fired after failing a polygraph test. Eli wants to lea
Driven
Peter moves in with Alicia to present a family image while Alicia and Lucca go up against Lockhart, Agos & Lee.
Restraint
Diane is personally conflicted when she is forced to argue a heated case between pro-choice and pro-life advocates in or
Discovery
Alicia and Lucca join forces with Louis Canning to defend a website accused of racial profiling. Meanwhile, Eli and Ruth
KSR
A well respected surgeon is accused of plotting to commit a crime; Ruth suggests that Courtney Paige (Vanessa Williams)
Iowa
Tensions run high as the entire Florrick family is crammed into Peter's campaign bus with Eli and Ruth on their way to t
Tracks
Alicia and Cary join forces to defend a former client facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit over ownership rights to his
Judged
Alicia argues against Judge Schakowsky when she learns that a former bond court client was wrongfully imprisoned. Also,
Monday
Alicia has trouble adjusting when she returns to work at Lockhart, Agos & Lee with Lucca. Their first case, involving a
Targets
Alicia joins a secret panel of attorneys advising the federal government on a controversial case. Also, Eli hires Elsbet
Hearing
As the grand jury against Peter Florrick is assembled, with U.S. Attorney Connor Fox (Matthew Morrison) leading the proc
Shoot
Diane, Cary, and Lucca defend the grieving father of a shooting victim (Blair Underwood) in a defamation suit over a bil
Unmanned
Alicia and Diane defend the privacy rights of a therapist whose neighbor, represented by attorney Caitlyn D'Arcy (Anna C
Landing
Alicia and Lucca travel to Toronto to represent NSA agent Jeff Delinger (Zach Woods) who was detained by customs officer
Party
Alicia’s night goes from bad to worse when she throws a party to celebrate Howard and Jackie’s upcoming wedding. Als
Verdict
As Peter's trial begins, Alicia works desperately to keep her husband from returning to jail. Also, Diane and Lucca move
End
Peter has little time left to make a plea deal before the jury comes back with a verdict. Meanwhile, Alicia must decide
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