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The Good Wife: Season 3

The Good Wife: Season 3 (2011-2012)

Seasons: 1 2 3 4 5

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Average Rating: 8/10
Reviews Counted: 5
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Season Info

The third season of "The Good Wife" follows as Alicia Florrick(Julianna Margulies) flourishes in both her personal and professional life following her decision to leave husband Peter (Chris Noth) after discovering yet another scandal. Will (Josh Charles) struggles as Wendy Scott-Carr (Anika Noni Rose) returns with news that could end his law career; and Cary (Matt Czuchry) continues to be a rising star at the state's attorney office. Michael J. Fox and Martha Plimpton return as guest stars.

Genre: Drama

Network: CBS

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Episodes

1
Air date: Sep 25, 2011

The New Day

While the staff at Lockhart/Gardner adjusts 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, on the third season premiere of "THE GOOD WIFE".

2
Air date: Oct 2, 2011

The Death Zone

When Alicia wins a verdict in a libel case involving a British businessman, she must quickly learn to navigate English Law when the case is retried in British court via satellite.

3
Air date: Oct 9, 2011

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 to handle a dairy company's PR disaster.

4
Air date: Oct 16, 2011

Feeding The Rat

Alicia takes on a pro bono case where the witness quickly becomes the prime suspect, but it's Lockhart & Gardner that may be in the most jeopardy, as Will and Diane consider their futures and the firm's direction.

5
Air date: Oct 23, 2011

Marthas and Caitlins

When Alicia's key witness commits suicide, she must turn to the only person whose testimony can salvage her case: Colin Sweeney.

6
Air date: Oct 30, 2011

Affairs of state

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.

7
Air date: Nov 6, 2011

Executive Order 13224

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.

8
Air date: Nov 13, 2011

Death Row Tip

Alicia races to win a stay of execution for a guilty man who has information which will keep another client from a murder conviction. Meanwhile, Eli tries to get ahead of a client's potential scandal and Kalinda may have met her match.

9
Air date: Nov 20, 2011

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

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.

10
Air date: Dec 4, 2011

Parenting Made Easy

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.

11
Air date: Dec 11, 2011

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 consequences of decisions in her personal life.

12
Air date: Jan 8, 2012

Alienation of Affection

Lockhart & Gardner's future is at stake when a couple whose divorce was overseen by the firm accuses them of encouraging the breakup for financial gain.

13
Air date: Jan 15, 2012

Bitcoin For Dummies

Alicia defends a lawyer who hires the firm after the government arrests him for not revealing the name of an anonymous client: a mysterious computer programmer who illegally invented a new online currency.

14
Air date: Jan 29, 2012

Another Ham Sandwich

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.

15
Air date: Feb 19, 2012

Live From Damascus

Lockhart & Gardner leads a class action suit against a software company that allowed the Syrian government to "disappear" American citizens. Also, Will faces a hard decision in the wake of the Grand Jury proceedings. (Guest Stars Include Jonathan Groff, Rita Wilson, Parker Posey and Amy Sedaris).

16
Air date: Mar 4, 2012

After The Fall

While power grabs are being made at the firm, Alicia and Caitlin square off against old foe Nancy Crozier.

17
Air date: Mar 11, 2012

Long Way Home

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. (Guest stars include Bebe Neuwirth and Morena Baccarin)

18
Air date: Mar 18, 2012

Gloves Come Off

Alicia once again faces Louis Canning in court, but recent financial concerns lead her to reconsider his standing job offer. Meanwhile, Diane takes charge in her personal life. Michael J. Fox, Bryan Brown and Gary Cole guest star.

19
Air date: Mar 25, 2012

Blue Ribbon Panel

When Alicia is assigned to be on a blue ribbon panel investigating a police shooting, she begins to question the motivations behind the chairman's actions. Meanwhile, Kalinda receives unwanted attention from the IRS. (Matthew Perry guest stars)

20
Air date: Apr 15, 2012

Pants on Fire

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 (Matthew Perry and Parker Posey guest star)

21
Air date: Apr 22, 2012

The Penalty Box

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.

22
Air date: Apr 29, 2012

The Dream Team

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. Michael J. Fox and Martha Plimpton guest star on the third season finale.

Critic Reviews for The Good Wife: Season 3

The Good Wife regularly snaps back into first-rate storytelling.

August 20, 2013 Full Review Source: Entertainment Weekly
Ken Tucker
Entertainment Weekly

The Good Wife went at its theme sideways, with cunning and great TV craftsmanship.

September 4, 2013 Full Review Source: New Yorker
Emily Nussbaum
New Yorker

What always separates it from the rest of the network TV pack is the ensemble and their talented efforts to portray believable characters.

September 25, 2011 Full Review Source: HollywoodChicago.com
Brian Tallerico
HollywoodChicago.com

This was more or less the show it was on Tuesdays, and that's reassuring.

August 22, 2013 Full Review Source: HitFix
Alan Sepinwall
HitFix

Is there any other series on television that could handle the topic of Israel/Palestinian relations in such an even-handed manner? Most shows wouldn't even go near the topic. But The Good Wife dove right in.

September 26, 2011 Full Review Source: TV Fanatic
Matt Richenthal
TV Fanatic

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