The Good Wife
Seen it?2009 | 7 seasons | 43 min | Drama
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics rank it among the best shows ever made, it won 3 Emmys, it held a wide audience for several seasons and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama. If you loved The West Wing, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- 7 seasons and 156 episodes: a long-haul commitment, episodes of about 43 minutes, about 112 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- A big time investment at 7 seasons.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Alicia Florrick boldly assumes full responsibility for her family and re-enters the workforce after her husband's very public sex and political corruption scandal lands him in jail.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
Named among the best TV shows of all time by critics (on 5 all-time best lists)
- AudiencesSolid
7.6 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 3 Emmys: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series. Also nominated for 1 BAFTA.
- Reach & staying powerStrong
Ran for 7 seasons and reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 824K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Friday Night Flick. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 5 is the high point.
Season 12009 · 23 episodes · 7.2 out of 10Sunday- Season 22010 · 23 episodes · 7.3 out of 10Sunday
- Season 32011 · 22 episodes · 7.5 out of 10Sunday
- Season 42012 · 22 episodes · 7.5 out of 10Sunday
Season 52013 · 22 episodes · 7.7 out of 10Saturday- Season 62014 · 22 episodes · 7.3 out of 10Sunday
- Season 72015 · 22 episodes · 7.3 out of 10Sunday
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Cast & crew
Created by Michelle King, Robert King
- Julianna MarguliesAlicia Florrick
- Christine BaranskiDiane Lockhart
- Matt CzuchryCary Agos
- Alan CummingEli Gold
- Cush JumboLucca Quinn
- Jeffrey Dean MorganJason Crouse