The Good Wife: Season 3
- 2011
- 22 episodes
- 43m
Season 3 of The Good Wife premiered on September 25, 2011 and has 22 episodes, from "A New Day" to "The Dream Team". The last episode aired on April 29, 2012.
Where to watch The Good Wife
In the United States, you can stream The Good Wife on Paramount Plus. It is also free on The Roku Channel. You can also buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It is on streaming services in 56 countries.
Episodes
Episode 1A New DayAired September 25, 2011
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.
Guest stars
- Makenzie Vega Grace Florrick
- Graham Phillips Zach Florrick
- Anne Marsen Jennifer
- Tom Reed Amir Al-Zeid
- Omar Metwally Wasim Al-Said
- Satya Bhabha Jismal Mifsud
- Chris Noth Peter Florrick
- Vanessa Wasche Assistant
Episode 2The Death ZoneAired October 2, 2011
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.
Guest stars
- Makenzie Vega Grace Florrick
- Graham Phillips Zach Florrick
- Chris Noth Peter Florrick
- Michael Kelly Mickey Gunn
- Simon Delaney Timothy Ash Brannon
- Brian Murray Judge Mowbray
- Michael Aronov Danny Lambros
- Gretchen Egolf Mia Lambros
Episode 3Get a RoomAired October 9, 2011
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.
Guest stars
- Makenzie Vega Grace Florrick
- Graham Phillips Zach Florrick
- Anne Marsen Jennifer
- Dallas Roberts Owen Cavanaugh
- Mary Beth Peil Jackie Florrick
- Kristen Connolly Maggie Reeves
- Isiah Whitlock Jr. Ira Protopapas
- Nina Arianda Gretchen Battista
Episode 4Feeding the RatAired October 16, 2011
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.
Guest stars
- Chris Noth Peter Florrick
- Michael Boatman Julius Cain
- John Lutz Eddie Kolakowski
- Lisa Edelstein Celeste Serrano
- Tim Peper Travis Dolan
- Harvey Fierstein Judge Francis Flamm
- Nicole Beharie Imani Stonehouse
- Wayne Duvall Detective Harcourt
Episode 5Marthas and CaitlinsAired October 23, 2011
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.
Guest stars
- Makenzie Vega Grace Florrick
- Zach Grenier David Lee
- Anne Marsen Jennifer
- Chris Noth Peter Florrick
- Dylan Baker Colin Sweeney
- Renée Elise Goldsberry Geneva Pine
- Anna Camp Caitlin D'arcy
- Grace Rex Martha Reed
Episode 6Affairs of StateAired October 30, 2011
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.
Guest stars
- Makenzie Vega Grace Florrick
- Graham Phillips Zach Florrick
- Chris Butler Matan Brody
- Joe Morton Daniel Golden
- Peter Riegert Judge Harvey Winter
- Monica Raymund Dana Lodge
- Anna Camp Caitlin D'arcy
- Wayne Duvall Detective Harcourt
Episode 7Executive Order 13224Aired November 6, 2011
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.
Guest stars
- Makenzie Vega Grace Florrick
- Aaron Tveit Spencer Zschau
- Chris Noth Peter Florrick
- Titus Welliver Glenn Childs
- Mary Beth Peil Jackie Florrick
- Monica Raymund Dana Lodge
- Anna Camp Caitlin D'arcy
- Carrie Preston Elsbeth Tascioni
Episode 8Death Row TipAired November 13, 2011
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.
Guest stars
- Makenzie Vega Grace Florrick
- Graham Phillips Zach Florrick
- Anne Marsen Jennifer
- Michael Kelly Mickey Gunn
- Mary Beth Peil Jackie Florrick
- Mark Margolis Jim
- Sarah Steele Marissa Gold
- Monica Raymund Dana Lodge
Episode 9Whiskey Tango FoxtrotAired November 20, 2011
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.
Guest stars
- Makenzie Vega Grace Florrick
- Graham Phillips Zach Florrick
- Anthony Ruivivar Captain Moyer
- Amy Sedaris Stacie Hall
- Mary Beth Peil Jackie Florrick
- Patrick Breen Captain Terrence Hicks
- Monica Raymund Dana Lodge
- Anika Noni Rose Wendy Scott-Carr
Episode 10Parenting Made EasyAired December 4, 2011
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.
Guest stars
- Makenzie Vega Grace Florrick
- Graham Phillips Zach Florrick
- Michael J. Fox Louis Canning
- Jennifer Carpenter Pamela Raker
- Chris Noth Peter Florrick
- Paulina Gerzon Shannon Vargas
- Monica Raymund Dana Lodge
- Anika Noni Rose Wendy Scott-Carr
Episode 11What Went WrongAired December 11, 2011
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.
Guest stars
- Makenzie Vega Grace Florrick
- Graham Phillips Zach Florrick
- Dallas Roberts Owen Cavanaugh
- Chris Noth Peter Florrick
- Monica Raymund Dana Lodge
- Anika Noni Rose Wendy Scott-Carr
- Kurt Fuller Judge Peter Dunaway
- Ismael Cruz Cordova Jimmy Patrick
Episode 12Alienation of AffectionAired January 8, 2012
Lockhart-Gardner faces trouble when a recently divorced couple claims they influenced their separation for their own personal gain.
Guest stars
- Makenzie Vega Grace Florrick
- Zach Grenier David Lee
- Graham Phillips Zach Florrick
- Michael Boatman Julius Cain
- Anika Noni Rose Wendy Scott-Carr
- Carrie Preston Elsbeth Tascioni
- Edward Herrmann Lionel Deerfield
- F. Murray Abraham Burl Preston
Episode 13Bitcoin for DummiesAired January 15, 2012
Alicia defends a client charged with protecting the identity of the creator of an illegal currency.
Guest stars
- Graham Phillips Zach Florrick
- Mary Beth Peil Jackie Florrick
- Monica Raymund Dana Lodge
- Anika Noni Rose Wendy Scott-Carr
- Jason Biggs Dylan Stack
- Carrie Preston Elsbeth Tascioni
- Michael Lerner Judge Dwight Sobel
- Rachel Hilson Nisa Dalmar
Episode 14Another Ham SandwichAired January 29, 2012
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.
Guest stars
- Makenzie Vega Grace Florrick
- Zach Grenier David Lee
- Graham Phillips Zach Florrick
- David Fonteno Judge Robert Parks
- Amy Sedaris Stacie Hall
- Chris Noth Peter Florrick
- Monica Raymund Dana Lodge
- Anika Noni Rose Wendy Scott-Carr
Episode 15Live From DamascusAired February 19, 2012
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
- Rita Wilson Viola Walsh
- Amy Sedaris Stacie Hall
- Denis O'Hare Judge Charles Abernathy
- Vanessa Wasche Assistant
- Monica Raymund Dana Lodge
- Renée Elise Goldsberry Geneva Pine
- Anna Camp Caitlin D'arcy
- John Benjamin Hickey Neil Gross
Episode 16After The FallAired March 4, 2012
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.
Guest stars
- Zach Grenier David Lee
- Jack Gilpin Frank Anderson
- Chris Noth Peter Florrick
- Michael Boatman Julius Cain
- Mamie Gummer Nancy Crozier
- Renée Elise Goldsberry Geneva Pine
- Anna Camp Caitlin D'arcy
- Donna Brazile Self
Episode 17Long Way HomeAired March 11, 2012
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
- Makenzie Vega Grace Florrick
- Zach Grenier David Lee
- Graham Phillips Zach Florrick
- Chris Noth Peter Florrick
- Kate Burton Victoria Adler
- Dylan Baker Colin Sweeney
- Renée Elise Goldsberry Geneva Pine
- Anna Camp Caitlin D'arcy
Episode 18Gloves Come OffAired March 18, 2012
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.
Guest stars
- Makenzie Vega Grace Florrick
- Zach Grenier David Lee
- Michael J. Fox Louis Canning
- Gary Cole Kurt McVeigh
- Michael Boatman Julius Cain
- Elizabeth Reaser Tammy Linnata
- Fred Thompson Frank Michael Thomas
- Bryan Brown Jack Copeland
Episode 19Blue Ribbon PanelAired March 25, 2012
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.
Guest stars
- Makenzie Vega Grace Florrick
- Zach Grenier David Lee
- Graham Phillips Zach Florrick
- Jerry Adler Howard Lyman
- Jill Flint Lana Delaney
- Chris Noth Peter Florrick
- Mary Beth Peil Jackie Florrick
- Michael Boatman Julius Cain
Episode 20Pants on FireAired April 15, 2012
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.
Guest stars
- Chris Noth Peter Florrick
- Mary Beth Peil Jackie Florrick
- Joanna Gleason Judge Carmella Romano
- Mike Pniewski Frank Landau
- Matthew Perry Mike Kresteva
- Dennis Boutsikaris Tommy Segara
- Parker Posey Vanessa Gold
- David Drake Jacques
Episode 21The Penalty BoxAired April 22, 2012
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.
Guest stars
- Jerry Adler Howard Lyman
- Jill Flint Lana Delaney
- Chris Noth Peter Florrick
- David Paymer Judge Richard Cuesta
- Mike Colter Lemond Bishop
- Stephen Root Judge Murphy Wicks
- Julianne Nicholson Callie Simko
- Jim True-Frost Seth Kleinberg
Episode 22The Dream TeamAired April 29, 2012
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.
Guest stars
- Makenzie Vega Grace Florrick
- Graham Phillips Zach Florrick
- Michael J. Fox Louis Canning
- Jerry Adler Howard Lyman
- Chris Noth Peter Florrick
- Mary Beth Peil Jackie Florrick
- Martha Plimpton Patti Nyholm
- Tim Guinee Andrew Wiley
Season cast
Julianna MarguliesAlicia Florrick
Christine BaranskiDiane Lockhart
Josh CharlesWill Gardner
Matt CzuchryCary Agos
Alan CummingEli Gold
Archie PanjabiKalinda Sharma