The Good Wife - Season 4

The Good Wife - Season 4

Season 4

The fourth season of The Good Wife began broadcasting on September 30, 2012, airing Sundays at 9:00 p.m. Executive producer Tony Scott committed suicide in August 2012; about a month prior to the start of the season. The season premiere was dedicated in Scott's memory. The season finale aired on April 28, 2013.
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Episodes22
DatesSep 30, 2012 - Apr 28, 2013
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Episodes

I Fought the Law
Season 4Episode 160 min

I Fought the Law

Alicia goes on the offensive when Zach is targeted by an overzealous state trooper. Meanwhile, after her ex-husband tracked her down in last season's finale, Kalinda decides to stand her ground rather than continue hiding, and Diane and Will delve into the firm's financial problems.

Sep 30, 2012
And the Law Won
Season 4Episode 260 min

And the Law Won

Amidst staff and budget cuts at the firm, Will tries to help by turning down a low settlement offer in his first case back from suspension. Meanwhile, Alicia unexpectedly aids Peter's campaign.

Oct 7, 2012
Two Girls, One Code
Season 4Episode 360 min

Two Girls, One Code

While Alicia and Will represent an internet startup in a lawsuit against a search engine accused of manipulating results, Eli attempts to head off a potential scandal for Peter's campaign.

Oct 14, 2012
Don't Haze Me, Bro
Season 4Episode 460 min

Don't Haze Me, Bro

Alicia and Diane must constantly rethink their approach when an opposing lawyer keeps changing tactics. Meanwhile, Eli wins a victory in his efforts to protect Peter's image.

Oct 21, 2012
Waiting for the Knock
Season 4Episode 560 min

Waiting for the Knock

When the feds arrest drug dealer Lemond Bishop's accountant, Alicia and Diane must work with his second law firm, who handles his illicit activities, to discern if the feds are after his legal businesses or drug money. Meanwhile, Nick creates more trouble for Kalinda.

Oct 28, 2012
The Art of War
Season 4Episode 660 min

The Art of War

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.

Nov 4, 2012
Anatomy of a Joke
Season 4Episode 760 min

Anatomy of a Joke

Cary has an uneasy reunion with his father when he and Alicia travel to Washington, D.C., to advocate for a comedienne who is being sued by a television network for indecency. Meanwhile, a former client turns to Alicia for help, and Diane and Will question Clarke's latest strategy to help the firm out of debt.

Nov 11, 2012
Here Comes the Judge
Season 4Episode 860 min

Here Comes the Judge

When Will is convinced that a judge is biased against his client, he and Alicia risk the judge's wrath by demanding a hearing to determine if another judge should take over the case. Meanwhile, Grace is affected by the death of a classmate and starts falling for a "bad boy," Zach looks for a way to help Peter's campaign, and Kalinda becomes suspicious of Nick.

Nov 18, 2012
A Defense of Marriage
Season 4Episode 960 min

A Defense of Marriage

Alicia and Diane agree to let a famous liberal lawyer aid them on their latest case, but they soon realize he may not have their client's best interests in mind. Meanwhile, Alicia's mother arrives for Thanksgiving seeking moral and legal support from Alicia and her brother Owen.

Nov 25, 2012
Battle of the Proxies
Season 4Episode 1060 min

Battle of the Proxies

As Will defends a man accused of murder, Alicia attempts to influence the outcome of his case by aiding the prosecutor in a nearby county who is trying another man for the same crime. Meanwhile, Eli feels heat from the Justice Department, and Nick's actions force Kalinda's hand.

Dec 2, 2012
Boom De Yah Da
Season 4Episode 1160 min

Boom De Yah Da

Will's latest case - which could net the firm millions - hangs in the balance as Alicia navigates Louis Canning's attempts to delay a deposition crucial to Will's argument. Meanwhile, Will and Diane make a stand against Clarke, and an old foe complicates things for Eli.

Jan 6, 2013
Je Ne Sais What?
Season 4Episode 1260 min

Je Ne Sais What?

When lawyer Elsbeth Tascioni is arrested, putting a case she's working on in jeopardy, Alicia, Will and Diane step up to aid the quirky litigator. Meanwhile, Peter is presented with conflicting pieces of advice from Eli and Jordan.

Jan 13, 2013
The Seven Day Rule
Season 4Episode 1360 min

The Seven Day Rule

Alicia is conflicted when she's presented with a career-changing offer which carries a large financial risk. Meanwhile, Will and Diane face off against their creditors, and Jordan and Eli disagree over a possible attack on Maddie Hayward's campaign.

Jan 27, 2013
Red Team/Blue Team
Season 4Episode 1460 min

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 get more than they bargained for. Meanwhile, Eli tries to avoid losing his role in Peter's campaign to Jordan, as he continues his fight with the Justice Department.

Feb 17, 2013
Going for the Gold
Season 4Episode 1560 min

Going for the Gold

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.

Mar 3, 2013
Runnin' with the Devil
Season 4Episode 1660 min

Runnin' with the Devil

Jailed drug dealer Lemond Bishop requests that Alicia work with lawyer Charles Lester, but as witnesses against Bishop begin recanting their testimony, she begins to suspect that Lester's meek appearance isn't all it seems. Also, Kalinda is forced to train a new investigator and Cary makes a risky move.

Mar 10, 2013
Invitation to an Inquest
Season 4Episode 1760 min

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 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.

Mar 17, 2013
Death of a Client
Season 4Episode 1860 min

Death of a Client

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.

Mar 24, 2013
The Wheels of Justice
Season 4Episode 1960 min

The Wheels of Justice

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.

Mar 31, 2013
Rape: A Modern Perspective
Season 4Episode 2060 min

Rape: A Modern Perspective

As Alicia represents a girl who accuses a classmate of rape, the case takes on a life of its own when the hacker group "Anonymous" takes notice and brings the trial into the public eye via the Internet. Also, Diane continues to be vetted for a possible Illinois Supreme Court seat and Kalinda becomes suspicious of Robyn.

Apr 14, 2013
A More Perfect Union
Season 4Episode 2160 min

A More Perfect Union

Alicia represents a group of software coders in a contract dispute as a favor to her mother, but the case causes unexpected consequences to the firm. Meanwhile, Peter asks Alicia to renew their vows and Kalinda plays two sides of the firm against each other.

Apr 21, 2013
What's in the Box?
Season 4Episode 2260 min

What's in the Box?

On the night of Peter's gubernatorial election, Alicia, Will and Diane race to a series of emergency court proceedings when Zach believes he's witnessed vote tampering. Meanwhile, an unlikely source offers Cary aid to start his own firm, while the conflicted feelings Alicia has in her personal and professional lives come to a head.

Apr 28, 2013

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