The Good Fight

10 Best Episodes of The Good Fight - Season 1

Picking up one year after the events of the final broadcast episode of "The Good Wife", an enormous financial scam has destroyed the reputation of a young lawyer, Maia Rindell, while simultaneously wiping out her mentor and godmother Diane Lockhart's savings. Forced out of her law firm, now called "Lockhart, Deckler, Gussman, Lee, Lyman, Gilbert, Lurie, Kagan, Tannebaum & Associates", they join Lucca Quinn at one of Chicago's preeminent law firms.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.

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#10 - Reddick v Boseman (Season 1 - Episode 8)

Founding partner, Carl Reddick, makes a surprise return to the firm. A renowned local pastor needs the firm's help in a legal matter that threatens to ruin his legacy. Lucca unexpectedly meets Colin's parents. Meanwhile, Henry attempts to reconnect with Maia.

The episode was rated 7.59 from 1717 votes.

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#9 - Self Condemned (Season 1 - Episode 9)

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Diane and Adrian find themselves involved in another police brutality case, this time representing a surprising but familiar face, Colin Sweeney. Lucca represents Maia for her interview with a federal investigator seeking information on the Rindell scandal.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 1739 votes.

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#8 - Henceforth Known as Property (Season 1 - Episode 4)

Diane and Lucca represent an ovarian cancer survivor looking to obtain custody of her previously donated embryos. Maia is the victim of a fake social media account. Mike Kresteva pays a visit to Reddick, Boseman & Kolstad.

The episode was rated 7.66 from 1868 votes.

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#7 - The Schtup List (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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Adrian and Barbara face a cruel realization about a high profile client. While second chair to Diane on a case, Lucca is in for more than she bargained for thanks to the state's attorney's office’s golden boy, Colin Morrello. Maia visits her father in prison.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 1932 votes.

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#6 - Social Media and Its Discontents (Season 1 - Episode 6)

After landing tech mogul Neil Gross as a new client, the firm is tasked with figuring out a way to combat hate speech on his social media platform. Maia's suspicions about her father grow after Uncle Jax pays an unwelcome visit. Lucca and Colin's romance heats up.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 1790 votes.

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#5 - First Week (Season 1 - Episode 2)

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Diane raises eyebrows while settling in as a new partner at Reddick, Boseman & Kolstad. Maia continues to deal with the repercussions of her family's Ponzi scheme. Lucca and Maia unexpectedly pick up a new case.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 1980 votes.

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#4 - Inauguration (Season 1 - Episode 1)

After a financial scam destroys the reputation of lawyer Maia Rindell, while wiping out her mentor and godmother, Diane Lockhart's, savings, Maia and Diane join one of Chicago's preeminent law firms.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 2016 votes.

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#3 - Stoppable: Requiem for an Airdate (Season 1 - Episode 5)

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Lucca defends a TV writer-producer in a copyright infringement case with ties to the President of the United States. Meanwhile, Mike Kresteva takes aim at Reddick, Boseman & Kolstad.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 1816 votes.

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#2 - Chaos (Season 1 - Episode 10)

Diane takes on a new client who is accused of cyber-terrorism, resulting in unforeseen repercussions for the firm, especially Lucca. An accident brings Diane and Kurt together. Henry reveals new truths about the scandal to Maia.

The episode was rated 7.93 from 1698 votes.

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#1 - Not So Grand Jury (Season 1 - Episode 7)

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Mike Kresteva takes his case against Reddick, Boseman & Kolstad to a grand jury, but the firm devises a grand jury strategy of their own to hamper Kresteva's efforts. Colin finds himself in an awkward position in court.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 1784 votes.

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