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This week on The Good Pod, Jason and Marissa break down Season 4, Episode 2 of The Good Wife – a classic-style courtroom episode with a twisty police misconduct case and a seriously biased Harvard-loving judge. Will is back in court with Diane by his side, facing off against Papa Gilmore (Lionel), while Alicia juggles politics, firm drama, and a surprise ER reunion with guest star Maura Tierney. Meanwhile, Kalinda’s toxic ex is still lingering, and we’re not thrilled about it. Plus, a truly unhinged ice cream scene you won’t forget—and not in a good way.
Timestamps:
00:12 – Alicia and Jason reunite to dissect S4E2 and that judge’s Harvard obsession
05:00 – Will returns to court and faces off with Papa Gilmore
11:30 – The case heats up with shocking juror questions and a dark twist involving antidepressants
27:00 – Kalinda’s disturbing storyline continues (and we’re squirming)
35:40 – Alicia and Maddie meet: ER reunion and flirty confusion
44:30 – Diane suspects Alicia may be meddling in Peter’s campaign
52:00 – Nick is still the worst (and grossest) character on the show
1:01:30 – Listener question: Which Good Wife spinoff would we want?
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Season four of The Good Wife kicks off with high drama on every front. Alicia, Zach, and Grace find themselves in a tense roadside stop that escalates into legal trouble, while Kalinda’s mysterious past literally comes knocking. At Lockhart/Gardner, Diane and Will face bankruptcy and the arrival of trustee Clark Hayden (played by Nathan Lane), as David Lee considers jumping ship. Meanwhile, Peter’s campaign heats up with the return of Mike Kresteva and some classic Florrick power plays. From courtroom showdowns in Madison County to elevator fights (yes, really), this premiere sets the stage for an “odd year” ahead. Jason and Marissa break it all down with laughs, side tangents, and sharp insights.

Timestamps:
00:12 – Catching up on the world of 2012–2013: elections, Netflix DVDs, and Gangnam Style
12:00 – Kalinda’s hammer, guns, and the start of the Nick Savarese saga
16:00 – Alicia, Zach, Grace, and the most tone-deaf “profiling” storyline ever
29:00 – Bankruptcy court, Clark Hayden’s arrival, and David Lee drama
1:06:00 – Mob boss Peter makes a threatening phone call
1:20:00 – Zach’s YouTube video saves the day

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It’s the season three finale of The Good Wife, and “The Dream Team” lives up to its name with chaos, cliffhangers, and a few unexpected laughs. Alicia and Kalinda inch closer to reconciliation before Kalinda drops a shocking truth about her past. Meanwhile, Lockhart & Gardner celebrate a massive courtroom win—only to realize Canning and Patti Nyholm have teamed up to destroy them. Peter’s deposition reveals more than anyone expected, and Alicia finds herself caught in the middle of tangled loyalties. With surprise elevator run-ins, Jackie’s questionable hospital theatrics, and Kalinda going full action-hero, the stage is set for an explosive season four.

Timestamps:
00:12 – Alicia and Kalinda at the bar: an olive branch and a revelation
15:45 – Patti Nyholm returns—with Lewis Canning by her side
38:00 – Jackie’s hospital drama and Alicia’s cutting response
1:00:00 – The elevator showdown of all elevator showdowns
1:18:00 – Kalinda’s sledgehammer, a go bag, and the looming husband twist

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Things are heating up in the courtroom and the firm as we inch closer to the Season 3 finale of The Good Wife! This week on The Good Pod, hosts Illustration Reed and Marissa Garza dive into Episode 21, “The Penalty Box,” where a seemingly simple mistrial turns into a full-on legal rollercoaster. A past conviction comes back to haunt Judge Questa, and Diane is thrust into defending a man who’s used to calling the shots from the bench — not sitting in the defendant’s chair.

Meanwhile, the return of familiar faces shakes up Lockhart Gardner. Cary is back in the building (interview suit and all), but will his shady past with Will and Peter block his comeback? Plus, Callie’s backstory takes a turn, Kalinda plays it dangerously close with Lana, and we get a surprisingly steamy scene that raises the stakes. This episode is packed with power plays, firm politics, and one hell of a desert island question that sets Howard off.

🔍 Episode Highlights:
Judge Cuesta’s past conviction under scrutiny — is he guilty of misconduct?

Diane & Alicia take the lead in a Court of Inquiry showdown

Cary interviews to return to Lockhart Gardner… but Peter is NOT pleased

Kalinda confronts Lana — and things get very intense

Howard’s bizarre litmus test for hires: the deserted island conundrum

Will reveals another office entanglement — and Diane is over it

Kalinda’s shady paycheck trail threatens to implode everything

Alicia & Kalinda finally reconnect over drinks (cue the heart eyes)

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Peter’s political future collides with Alicia’s principles as Mike Kresteva storms back onto the scene with a press conference, a governor bid, and a reality-bending spin that tests everyone’s patience (and sanity). Meanwhile, the case of the week reopens a camp murder tied to the tainted crime lab: three women convicted as teens face an Alford plea that pits freedom against future. Kalinda digs up a surprisingly simple clue that reframes the night of the crime, while guest star Julianne Nicholson (Callie) shakes things up in and out of court. On the home front, Jackie makes a power play involving Alicia’s old house—then drops a late-episode bomb that could change the family calculus. Politics, pride, and prime-time gaslighting… this one’s packed.
Timestamps (3–6):
00:00 – Cold open chaos: “gaslighting” and giggles
05:00 – Case setup: Alford plea explained and the camp murder reopens
16:20 – Kalinda’s bike-clip clue flips the theory
27:30 – Kresteva’s presser and governor announcement
41:10 – Elevator showdown: threats, families, and the race
55:20 – Hospital twist and Peter’s big decision

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