The Good Wife

10 Best Episodes of The Good Wife - Season 7

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.

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

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The Good Wife - S7E13

#15 - Judged (Season 7 - Episode 13)

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.

The episode was rated 7.60 from 1192 votes.

The Good Wife - S7E8

#14 - Restraint (Season 7 - Episode 8)

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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. Also, Alicia and Lucca are desperate for new business and attempt to poach business from Louis Canning.

The episode was rated 7.61 from 1060 votes.

The Good Wife - S7E5

#13 - Payback (Season 7 - Episode 5)

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.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 1064 votes.

The Good Wife - S7E15

#12 - Targets (Season 7 - Episode 15)

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Alicia joins a secret panel of attorneys advising the federal government on a controversial case. Also, Eli hires Elsbeth Tascioni to uncover why the FBI is targeting Peter.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 1170 votes.

The Good Wife - S7E17

#11 - Shoot (Season 7 - Episode 17)

Diane, Cary and Lucca defend the grieving father of a shooting victim 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.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 1252 votes.

The Good Wife - S7E7

#10 - Driven (Season 7 - Episode 7)

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Peter moves in with Alicia to present a family image while Alicia and Lucca go up against Lockhart, Agos & Lee.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 1098 votes.

The Good Wife - S7E4

#9 - Taxed (Season 7 - Episode 4)

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.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 1071 votes.

The Good Wife - S7E19

#8 - Landing (Season 7 - Episode 19)

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Alicia and Lucca travel to Toronto to represent NSA agent Jeff Delinger who was detained by customs officers while attempting to re-enter the United States. Also, Diane grows concerned when her husband, Kurt McVeigh, decides to retire and sell his business to Holly Westfall, a rival business owner. Peter contemplates an uncertain future when faced with a possible arrest.

The episode was rated 7.66 from 1449 votes.

The Good Wife - S7E18

#7 - Unmanned (Season 7 - Episode 18)

Alicia and Diane defend the privacy rights of a therapist whose neighbor, represented by attorney Caitlyn D'Arcy, 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 & Lee reaches a boiling point.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 1299 votes.

The Good Wife - S7E2

#6 - Innocents (Season 7 - Episode 2)

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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. Meanwhile, Cary deals with inappropriate conduct towards some younger associates at the firm by partner Harold Lyman.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 1072 votes.

The Good Wife - S7E14

#5 - Monday (Season 7 - Episode 14)

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.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 1195 votes.

The Good Wife - S7E1

#4 - Bond (Season 7 - Episode 1)

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As Alicia tries to revive her struggling law career, attorney Lucca Quinn becomes her competition; Peter engages Ruth Eastman, a new strategist for his campaign, changing the dynamic with Eli in the process.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 1146 votes.

The Good Wife - S7E21

#3 - Verdict (Season 7 - Episode 21)

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.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 1485 votes.

The Good Wife - S7E3

#2 - Cooked (Season 7 - Episode 3)

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Alicia and Lucca work together on a complicated case involving a designer drug dealer. Meanwhile, Eli persuades Alicia and Veronica to participate in a mother-daughter cooking show to help Peter's campaign, but things don't go as planned.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 1094 votes.

The Good Wife - S7E10

#1 - KSR (Season 7 - Episode 10)

A well respected surgeon is accused of plotting to commit a crime; Ruth suggests that Courtney Paige hire Jason for business in another state, hoping to remove him from Alicia's life.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 1101 votes.

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