The Good Wife: Season 7

2015
22 episodes
43m

Season 7 of The Good Wife premiered on October 4, 2015 and has 22 episodes, from "Bond" to "End". The last episode aired on May 8, 2016.

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.

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Episodes

Episode 1BondAired October 4, 2015
As Alicia tries to revive her struggling law career, attorney Lucca Quinn becomes her competition; Peter engages a new strategist for his campaign, changing the dynamic with Eli in the process.
- 43m
- Directed by Brooke Kennedy
- Written by Robert King and Michelle King
Guest stars
- Makenzie Vega Grace Florrick
- Zach Grenier David Lee
- Michael J. Fox Louis Canning
- Nicole Roderick Nora
- Jerry Adler Howard Lyman
- Chris Noth Peter Florrick
- Chris Butler Matan Brody
- Daniel Abeles Don Weingarten
Episode 2InnocentsAired October 11, 2015
Alicia argues a complex museum vandalism case that involves photographs taken by a mother of her son, and considers enlisting the help of investigator Jason Crouse (Jeffrey Dean Morgan). Meanwhile, Cary deals with inappropriate conduct towards some younger associates at the firm by partner Harold Lyman (Jerry Adler).
- 43m
- Directed by Jim McKay
- Written by Craig Turk
Guest stars
- Makenzie Vega Grace Florrick
- Zach Grenier David Lee
- Nicole Roderick Nora
- Jerry Adler Howard Lyman
- Trieste Kelly Dunn Amanda Marcassin
- Chris Noth Peter Florrick
- Mamie Gummer Nancy Crozier
- Kurt Fuller Judge Peter Dunaway
Episode 3CookedAired October 18, 2015
Alicia and Lucca work together on a complicated case involving a designer drug dealer. Meanwhile, Eli persuades Alicia and Veronica (Stockard Channing) to participate in a mother-daughter cooking show to help Peter's campaign, but things don't go as planned.
- 43m
- Directed by Michael Zinberg
- Written by Luke Schelhaas
Guest stars
- Makenzie Vega Grace Florrick
- Zach Grenier David Lee
- Jerry Adler Howard Lyman
- Mary Beth Peil Jackie Florrick
- Stockard Channing Veronica Loy
- Margo Martindale Ruth Eastman
- Christopher McDonald Judge Don Schakowsky
- John Magaro Roland Hlavin
Episode 4TaxedAired October 25, 2015
When Alicia agrees to support a client's plea of innocence in a shoplifting case, she clashes with the bond court judge; Diane is coerced into arguing against her own beliefs in a case about assisted suicide.
- 43m
- Directed by Jim McKay
- Written by Leonard Dick
Guest stars
- Makenzie Vega Grace Florrick
- Michael J. Fox Louis Canning
- Adam Green Tim Linklater
- Chris Noth Peter Florrick
- Chris Butler Matan Brody
- Mary Beth Peil Jackie Florrick
- Daniel Abeles Don Weingarten
- Margo Martindale Ruth Eastman
Episode 5PaybackAired November 1, 2015
Jason uses aggressive investigative tactics while working on a student loan case with Alicia and Lucca. Howard points to Cary as the primary offender when he alleges ageism at Lockhart, Agos & Lee. Eli creates drama among the Florricks.
- 43m
- Directed by Craig Zisk
- Written by Stephanie Sengupta
Guest stars
- Makenzie Vega Grace Florrick
- Jerry Adler Howard Lyman
- Chris Noth Peter Florrick
- Sarah Steele Marissa Gold
- Charles Socarides Nelson Olstead
- Margo Martindale Ruth Eastman
- Christian Borle Carter Schmidt
- Dan Lauria Ronnie Erickson
Episode 6LiesAired November 8, 2015
Alicia and Lucca defend a former technology firm employee who was fired after failing a polygraph test. Eli wants to leak information that would damage Peter's campaign---but could also impact Alicia.
- 43m
- Directed by James Whitmore Jr.
- Written by Erica Shelton Kodish
Guest stars
- Zach Grenier David Lee
- Nicole Roderick Nora
- Jerry Adler Howard Lyman
- Nikki M. James Monica Timmons
- Chris Noth Peter Florrick
- Zach Woods Jeff Dellinger
- Gregory Abbey Polygrapher (voice) (uncredited)
- Dominic Chianese Judge Michael Marx
Episode 7DrivenAired November 15, 2015
Peter moves in with Alicia to present a family image while Alicia and Lucca go up against Lockhart, Agos & Lee.
- 43m
- Directed by David Dworetzky
- Written by Tyler Bensinger
Guest stars
- Makenzie Vega Grace Florrick
- Michael J. Fox Louis Canning
- Nicole Roderick Nora
- Jerry Adler Howard Lyman
- Chris Noth Peter Florrick
- Mary Beth Peil Jackie Florrick
- Mike Pniewski Frank Landau
- Vanessa Williams Courtney Paige
Episode 8RestraintAired November 22, 2015
Diane is personally conflicted when she is forced to argue a heated case between pro-choice and pro-life advocates in order to retain an important client, represented by attorney Ethan Carver (Peter Gallagher). Also, Alicia and Lucca are desperate for new business and attempt to poach business from Louis Canning (Michael J. Fox).
- 43m
- Directed by Matt Shakman
- Written by Adam R. Perlman
Guest stars
- Makenzie Vega Grace Florrick
- Michael J. Fox Louis Canning
- Quincy Tyler Bernstine Dr. Callie Fisher
- Vanessa Williams Courtney Paige
- Kelly Bishop Bea Wilson
- Peter Gallagher Ethan Carver
- J. Smith-Cameron Samara Steel
- Richard Portnow Judge Ben Margovski
Episode 9DiscoveryAired November 29, 2015
Alicia and Lucca join forces with Louis Canning to defend a website accused of racial profiling. Meanwhile, Eli and Ruth worry about the nature of Alicia's relationship with Jason and how it could impact Peter's presidential campaign.
- 43m
- Directed by Rosemary Rodriguez
- Written by Joey Scavuzzo and Aaron Slavick
Guest stars
- Michael J. Fox Louis Canning
- Nicole Roderick Nora
- Nikki M. James Monica Timmons
- Michael Chernus Spencer Harman
- Kit Williamson Kip O'Neill
- Noah Robbins Josh Shelby
- Dominic Chianese Judge Michael Marx
- Vanessa Williams Courtney Paige
Episode 10KSRAired December 13, 2015
A well respected surgeon is accused of plotting to commit a crime; Ruth suggests that Courtney Paige (Vanessa Williams) hire Jason for business in another state, hoping to remove him from Alicia's life.
- 43m
- Directed by Jim McKay and Matt Shakman
- Written by Erica Shelton Kodish and Craig Turk
Guest stars
- Zach Grenier David Lee
- Jerry Adler Howard Lyman
- Nikki M. James Monica Timmons
- Chris Butler Matan Brody
- Felix Solis Detective Kevin Rodriguez
- Vanessa Williams Courtney Paige
- Margo Martindale Ruth Eastman
- José Ramón Rosario Harris the Bailiff
Episode 11IowaAired January 10, 2016
Tensions run high as the entire Florrick family is crammed into Peter's campaign bus with Eli and Ruth on their way to the Iowa Caucuses. Once there, Peter attempts a high-risk political stunt to gain votes for his presidential bid.
- 43m
- Directed by Matt Shakman
- Written by Erica Shelton Kodish
Guest stars
- Makenzie Vega Grace Florrick
- Zach Grenier David Lee
- Graham Phillips Zach Florrick
- Jerry Adler Howard Lyman
- Nikki M. James Monica Timmons
- Chris Noth Peter Florrick
- Mary Beth Peil Jackie Florrick
- David Krumholtz Josh Mariner
Episode 12TracksAired January 17, 2016
Alicia and Cary join forces to defend a former client facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit over ownership rights to his new music. Also, Alicia’s neighbors are unhappy that her law firm is operating out of her apartment and threaten to evict her.
- 43m
- Directed by Félix Alcalá
- Written by Stephanie Sengupta
Guest stars
- Makenzie Vega Grace Florrick
- Zach Grenier David Lee
- Nikki M. James Monica Timmons
- Sarah Steele Marissa Gold
- Matthew Lillard Rowby Canton
- Margo Martindale Ruth Eastman
- Marsha Mason Judge Louisa Page
- Douglas Hodge Damon Stryk
Episode 13JudgedAired January 31, 2016
Alicia argues against Judge Schakowsky when she learns that a former bond court client was wrongfully imprisoned. Also, Diane assists the student editor of a college newspaper when the school threatens to fire her for writing a politically charged article.
- 43m
- Directed by Rosemary Rodriguez
- Written by Tyler Bensinger
Guest stars
- Grace Rex Martha Reed
- Richard Masur Geoffrey Solomon
- Christopher McDonald Judge Don Schakowsky
- Rob Bartlett Bernie Bukovitz
- Debra Monk Tracy Mintz
- Joe Grifasi Judge John Mata
- Daniel J. Watts Clayton Riggs
- John Billingsley Dean Randolph
Episode 14MondayAired February 14, 2016
Alicia has trouble adjusting when she returns to work at Lockhart, Agos & Lee with Lucca. Their first case, involving a secret new computer tablet, causes a rift within the firm.
- 43m
- Directed by Nelson McCormick
- Written by Leonard Dick
Guest stars
- Nikki M. James Monica Timmons
- Sarah Steele Marissa Gold
- John Benjamin Hickey Neil Gross
- Joey Slotnick Anthony Dudewitz
- Margo Martindale Ruth Eastman
- José Ramón Rosario Harris the Bailiff
- Jay O. Sanders Judge Hal Ferris
- Jason Babinsky Howell
Episode 15TargetsAired February 21, 2016
Alicia joins a secret panel of attorneys advising the federal government on a controversial case. Also, Eli hires Elsbeth Tascioni (Carrie Preston) to uncover why the FBI is targeting Peter.
- 43m
- Directed by David Dworetzky
- Written by Luke Schelhaas
Guest stars
- Zach Grenier David Lee
- Nicole Roderick Nora
- Chris Noth Peter Florrick
- Haynes Thigpen Jonathan Mattis
- Patrick Breen Captain Terrence Hicks
- Sarah Steele Marissa Gold
- Carrie Preston Elsbeth Tascioni
- Tobias Segal Tyler Hopkins
Episode 16HearingAired March 6, 2016
As the grand jury against Peter Florrick is assembled, with U.S. Attorney Connor Fox (Matthew Morrison) leading the proceedings, Alicia, Eli and Peter's lawyer, Mike Tascioni (Will Patton), attempt to discover what charges are being leveled against him. Also, Alicia and Jason attempt to spend a quiet weekend together but are interrupted by her meddling family.
- 43m
- Directed by Félix Alcalá
- Written by Adam R. Perlman
Guest stars
- Zach Grenier David Lee
- Nathan Stark Process Server
- Dallas Roberts Owen Cavanaugh
- Stockard Channing Veronica Loy
- Margo Martindale Ruth Eastman
- John Magaro Roland Hlavin
- Will Patton Mike Tascioni
- Matthew Morrison Connor Fox
Episode 17ShootAired March 20, 2016
Diane, Cary, and Lucca defend the grieving father of a shooting victim (Blair Underwood) in a defamation suit over a billboard he put up describing a gun store owner as a murderer. Also, a romantic rendezvous between Alicia and Jason is interrupted when Alicia learns that Grace is being accused of plagiarizing her college entrance essay.
- 43m
- Directed by Frederick E. O. Toye
- Written by Stephanie Sengupta
Guest stars
- Makenzie Vega Grace Florrick
- Denis O'Hare Judge Charles Abernathy
- Becky Ann Baker Alma Hoff
- Will Patton Mike Tascioni
- Matthew Morrison Connor Fox
- Blair Underwood Harry Dargis
- Howard McGillin Lloyd Garber
- Zuzanna Szadkowski Gloria Beattie
Episode 18UnmannedAired March 27, 2016
Alicia and Diane defend the privacy rights of a therapist whose neighbor, represented by attorney Caitlyn D'Arcy (Anna Camp), flies a drone over his home office. Also, Assistant US Attorney Connor Fox attempts to use Eli's daughter Marissa, as leverage in the case against Peter while the power struggle at Lockhart, Agos and Lee reaches a boiling point.
- 43m
- Directed by James Whitmore Jr.
- Written by Tyler Bensinger
Guest stars
- Zach Grenier David Lee
- Jerry Adler Howard Lyman
- Chris Noth Peter Florrick
- Sarah Steele Marissa Gold
- Anna Camp Caitlin D'arcy
- Kurt Fuller Judge Peter Dunaway
- Matthew Morrison Connor Fox
- Scott Cohen Jeffrey Nachmann
Episode 19LandingAired April 17, 2016
Alicia and Lucca travel to Toronto to represent NSA agent Jeff Delinger (Zach Woods) who was detained by customs officers while attempting to re-enter the United States. Also, Diane grows concerned when her husband, Kurt McVeigh (Gary Cole), decides to retire and sell his business to Holly Westfall (Megan Hilty), a rival business owner. Peter contemplates an uncertain future when faced with a possible arrest.
- 43m
- Directed by Phil Alden Robinson
- Written by Luke Schelhaas
Guest stars
- Zach Grenier David Lee
- Chris Noth Peter Florrick
- Gary Cole Kurt McVeigh
- Zach Woods Jeff Dellinger
- Haynes Thigpen Jonathan Mattis
- Michael Kostroff Charles Froines
- Tobias Segal Tyler Hopkins
- Michael Urie Stephen Dinovera
Episode 20PartyAired April 24, 2016
Alicia’s night goes from bad to worse when she throws a party to celebrate Howard and Jackie’s upcoming wedding. Also, Eli asks Jason to investigate Peter in preparation for his trial.
- 43m
- Directed by Rosemary Rodriguez
- Written by Leonard Dick
Guest stars
- Makenzie Vega Grace Florrick
- Graham Phillips Zach Florrick
- Michael J. Fox Louis Canning
- Jerry Adler Howard Lyman
- Dallas Roberts Owen Cavanaugh
- Chris Noth Peter Florrick
- Chris Butler Matan Brody
- Mary Beth Peil Jackie Florrick
Episode 21VerdictAired May 1, 2016
As Peter's trial begins, Alicia works desperately to keep her husband from returning to jail. Also, Diane and Lucca move aggressively to expand the law firm, but face serious opposition from David Lee.
- 43m
- Directed by Michael Zinberg
- Written by Craig Turk
Guest stars
- Zach Grenier David Lee
- Michael J. Fox Louis Canning
- Chris Noth Peter Florrick
- Chris Butler Matan Brody
- David Paymer Judge Richard Cuesta
- Gary Cole Kurt McVeigh
- Renée Elise Goldsberry Geneva Pine
- Matthew Morrison Connor Fox
Episode 22EndAired May 8, 2016
Peter has little time left to make a plea deal before the jury comes back with a verdict. Meanwhile, Alicia must decide whether her future is with Peter or with Jason, and she channels the ghost of Will Gardner to help make a decision.
- 43m
- Directed by Robert King
- Written by Robert King and Michelle King
Guest stars
- Josh Charles Will Gardner
- Makenzie Vega Grace Florrick
- Chris Noth Peter Florrick
- Chris Butler Matan Brody
- David Paymer Judge Richard Cuesta
- Gary Cole Kurt McVeigh
- Matthew Morrison Connor Fox
- Megan Hilty Holly Westfall