Season 3

The Good Wife

Season 3

Sep 25, 2011 22 episodes

Episodes

A New Day

Episode 1

A New Day

7.2
Sep 25, 2011 43 min

While the staff at Lockhart/Gardner adjust to new realities and relationships, Alicia must put aside distractions in her personal life to defend a Muslim student accused of murdering a Jewish classmate.

The Death Zone

Episode 2

The Death Zone

7.4
Oct 02, 2011 43 min

Alicia discovers she must become an expert on English law when a libel case she wins involving a businessman from Britain becomes an international matter after it is retried and transferred to a court in England via satellite.

Get a Room

Episode 3

Get a Room

7.2
Oct 09, 2011 43 min

Alicia and Will go toe-to-toe with his ex during a court-ordered mediation, while Eli and Diane clash over the best way to handle a dairy company’s PR disaster.

Feeding the Rat

Episode 4

Feeding the Rat

7.4
Oct 16, 2011 43 min

Alicia takes a pro bono case in which a witness quickly becomes the prime suspect. Meanwhile, Will and Diane plot the firm’s direction and their futures.

Marthas and Caitlins

Episode 5

Marthas and Caitlins

7.1
Oct 23, 2011 43 min

When Alicia's key witness commits suicide, she must turn to the only person whose testimony can salvage her case: Colin Sweeney. Meanwhile, Eli makes big moves on Peter's behalf.

Affairs of State

Episode 6

Affairs of State

7.0
Oct 30, 2011 43 min

While Alicia wades through diplomatic loopholes to defend a Taiwanese national, Eli is approached by his ex-wife to vet her for a possible political campaign.

Executive Order 13224

Episode 7

Executive Order 13224

7.7
Nov 06, 2011 43 min

Alicia worries that she will break confidentiality when the Treasury Department forces her to report on her latest client, while Peter reluctantly digs into Will's past transgressions.

Death Row Tip

Episode 8

Death Row Tip

7.1
Nov 13, 2011 43 min

In order to keep a client from being convicted of murder, Alicia must obtain a stay of execution for a guilty man; Eli tries to stay ahead of a client's possible scandal.

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

Episode 9

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

7.2
Nov 20, 2011 43 min

Tensions are high at Lockhart & Gardner as Alicia and Will argue in front of a mercurial military judge, Eli’s confidence is shaken and Diane issues an ultimatum to protect the firm.

Parenting Made Easy

Episode 10

Parenting Made Easy

7.5
Dec 04, 2011 43 min

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.

What Went Wrong

Episode 11

What Went Wrong

7.4
Dec 11, 2011 43 min

As Alicia looks for a way to have a judgment thrown out following a shocking guilty verdict, she also begins to feel the consequences of decisions in her personal life.

Alienation of Affection

Episode 12

Alienation of Affection

7.8
Jan 08, 2012 43 min

Lockhart-Gardner faces trouble when a recently divorced couple claims they influenced their separation for their own personal gain.

Bitcoin for Dummies

Episode 13

Bitcoin for Dummies

7.4
Jan 15, 2012 43 min

Alicia defends a client charged with protecting the identity of the creator of an illegal currency.

Another Ham Sandwich

Episode 14

Another Ham Sandwich

7.6
Jan 29, 2012 43 min

With her investigation complete, Special Prosecutor Wendy Scott-Carr presents her evidence against Will to the grand jury in hopes of sending him to prison for bribery. Meanwhile, Eli and Stacie Hall square off once again.

Live From Damascus

Episode 15

Live From Damascus

7.5
Feb 19, 2012 43 min

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

After The Fall

Episode 16

After The Fall

7.2
Mar 04, 2012 43 min

While power grabs are being made at the firm, Alicia and Caitlin square off against old foe Nancy Crozier. Meanwhile, Peter discovers the price of taking the moral high road.

Long Way Home

Episode 17

Long Way Home

7.2
Mar 11, 2012 43 min

Alicia must once again aid Colin Sweeney when a sexual misconduct claim derails his attempt to win back control of his company. Also, Cary is faced with a moral dilemma when Peter tasks him with enforcing office policies.

Gloves Come Off

Episode 18

Gloves Come Off

7.4
Mar 18, 2012 43 min

Alicia once again faces Louis Canning in court, but recent financial concerns lead her to reconsider his standing job offer. Meanwhile, Diane reconnects with the enigmatic Jack Copeland.

Blue Ribbon Panel

Episode 19

Blue Ribbon Panel

7.6
Mar 25, 2012 43 min

Alicia is assigned to be on a blue-ribbon panel that is investigating a police shooting. But she soon begins to question the actions of the panel chairman.

Pants on Fire

Episode 20

Pants on Fire

7.4
Apr 15, 2012 43 min

As Alicia counsels a client whether to accept a strict plea deal, she's distracted by Peter's newest political rival, whose actions force her back into the public spotlight.

The Penalty Box

Episode 21

The Penalty Box

7.6
Apr 22, 2012 43 min

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.

The Dream Team

Episode 22

The Dream Team

7.8
Apr 29, 2012 43 min

Will and Diane scramble when Louis Canning and Patti Nyholm team up to bankrupt the firm. Also, Alicia faces conflicted feelings regarding her relationship with Peter, and Kalinda's past catches up to her.