The Good Fight (2017–2022)

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Plot
The Good Fight picks up one year after the events of the final broadcast episode of The Good Wife. In the new series, 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 Lockhart & Lee, they join Lucca Quinn at one of Chicago's pre-eminent law firms.
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- 01
Day 485While on his way to court with Maia and a witness, Jay is being arrested by the police. When Diana and Liz rush to help him out, they discover that it is an immigration issue and federal agents are about to deport him. Meanwhile, Adrian goes back to work. - 02
InaugurationAfter 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. - 03
The Gang Deals with Alternate RealityDiane Lockhart finds herself living in an alternate reality where Donald Trump was never elected and Hillary Clinton is the current president of the United States. While Diane's liberal self is overjoyed, she soon realizes how a different outcome of the 2016 election might have unexpected consequences.
Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
Season's bestInaugurationFebruary 19, 2017After a financial scam destroys the reputation of lawyer Maia Rindell, while wiping out her mentor and godmother, Diane Lockhart's, savings, - S01E02
First WeekFebruary 19, 2017Diane raises eyebrows while settling in as a new partner at Reddick, Boseman & Kolstad. Maia continues to deal with the repercussions of - S01E03
The Schtup ListFebruary 26, 2017Adrian 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 sh - S01E04
Henceforth Known as PropertyMarch 5, 2017Diane and Lucca represent an ovarian cancer survivor looking to obtain custody of her previously donated embryos. Maia is the victim of a fa - S01E05
Stoppable: Requiem for an AirdateMarch 12, 2017Lucca defends a TV writer-producer in a copyright infringement case with ties to the President of the United States. Meanwhile, Mike Krestev - S01E06
Social Media and Its DiscontentsMarch 19, 2017After 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 pl - S01E07
Not So Grand JuryMarch 26, 2017Mike Kresteva takes his case against Reddick, Boseman & Kolstad to a grand jury, but the firm devises a grand jury strategy of their own - S01E08
Reddick v BosemanApril 2, 2017Founding partner, Carl Reddick, makes a surprise return to the firm. A renowned local pastor needs the firm's help in a legal matter that th - S01E09
Self CondemnedApril 9, 2017Diane and Adrian find themselves involved in another police brutality case, this time representing a surprising but familiar face, Colin Swe - S01E10
ChaosApril 16, 2017Diane takes on a new client who is accused of cyber-terrorism, resulting in unforeseen repercussions for the firm, especially Lucca. An acci
Season02Best season
- S02E01
Day 408March 4, 2018An unfortunate event brings the firm together, along with the prospect of a new name partner. Diane struggles to grapple with the insanity o - S02E02
Day 415March 11, 2018Tensions remain high when the firm learns another Chicago lawyer has been murdered by a client. Liz has her first day at Reddick, Boseman an - S02E03
Day 422March 18, 2018Reddick, Boseman and Lockhart represent a young woman who was assaulted while a contestant on the reality dating show "Chicago Penthouse." M - S02E04
Day 429March 25, 2018Liz decides to represent her son's favorite teacher after she senses the school fired him for illegitimate reasons. Lucca enlists the help o - S02E05
Day 436April 1, 2018Adrian and Diane serve as outside counsel for a broadcast network planning to air a controversial segment that would derail the career of a - S02E06
Day 443April 8, 2018Adrian becomes an overnight celebrity after his candid appearance on a cable news show goes viral. Lucca, who has yet to formally announce h - S02E07
Day 450April 15, 2018A Democratic National Committee consultant, Ruth Eastman, approaches Reddick, Boseman and Lockhart to develop a confidential impeachment str - S02E08
Day 457April 22, 2018Reddick, Boseman and Lockhart represent an African-American undercover cop, Rashid Clarkson, who was left crippled after being shot by anoth - S02E09
Day 464April 29, 2018A Russian student asks Diane to protect her from deportation, claiming she was one of the women filmed with President Trump in the alleged " - S02E10
Day 471May 6, 2018Reddick, Boseman and Lockhart is left in disarray after a partner at the firm becomes the latest "Kill All Lawyers" victim by an unknown ass - S02E11
Day 478May 13, 2018Heated debates occur at the firm when Liz and Maia represent a well-known photographer, Ron Williams, suing a woman who provided an account - S02E12
Season's bestDay 485May 20, 2018While on his way to court with Maia and a witness, Jay is being arrested by the police. When Diana and Liz rush to help him out, they discov - S02E13
Day 492May 27, 2018The FBI question Diane as part of a job background check on Kurt, leading to unexpected and serious consequences. The mayor of Chicago invit
Season03
- S03E01
Season's bestThe One About the Recent TroublesMarch 14, 2019A storm is brewing at Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart when revelations of past indiscretions involving a partner come to light. Right when she t - S03E02
The One Inspired by Roy CohnMarch 21, 2019Corruption incarnate enters the courtroom in the form of attorney Roland Blum, Maia's new co-counsel on a murder trial. The firm interviews - S03E03
The One Where Diane Joins the ResistanceMarch 28, 2019Diane is encouraged to "do something" after meeting the leader of a female resistance group whose aim is to sink POTUS' approval rating. Mai - S03E04
The One with Lucca Becoming a MemeApril 4, 2019Lucca's involvement in a viral "mothering while black" video sparks conversations at Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart that unearth racial biases - S03E05
The One Where a Nazi Gets PunchedApril 11, 2019Blum weasels his way to a co-counsel seat on Reddick, Boseman and Lockhart's largest case against genetics testing company Second Helix. Whi - S03E06
The One with the Celebrity DivorceApril 18, 2019Celebrity hairdresser Wade V seeks Lucca’s help with a postnuptial agreement for a high profile client. Following their deal with Second Hel - S03E07
The One Where Diane and Liz Topple DemocracyApril 25, 2019Diane and Liz deal with a close ally when assigned to a class action case involving malfunctioning voting machines in the 2016 presidential - S03E08
The One Where Kurt Saves DianeMay 2, 2019Felix Staples (John Cameron Mitchell) rattles the firm when he returns with a case against ChumHum, bringing along a familiar face as his re - S03E09
The One Where the Sun Comes OutMay 9, 2019Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart is asked by ChumHum to bring on a specialist, lawyer Brenda DeCarlo (Cheryl Hines), to investigate any remaining - S03E10
The One About the End of the WorldMay 16, 2019Blum is out for revenge when he represents a group of Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart's ex-clients who claim the firm overcharged them. When Luc
Season04
- S04E01
Season's bestThe Gang Deals with Alternate RealityApril 9, 2020Diane Lockhart finds herself living in an alternate reality where Donald Trump was never elected and Hillary Clinton is the current presiden - S04E02
The Gang Tries to Serve a SubpoenaApril 16, 2020Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart attempt to adjust to their new landscape as a small subsidiary of STR Laurie, a huge multi-national law firm. Di - S04E03
The Gang Gets a Call from HRApril 30, 2020When DNC head Frank Landau asks Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart for help with a plan to engage African-American voters, the resulting discussion - S04E04
The Gang is Satirized and Doesn't Like ItMay 7, 2020A former divorce client, Duncan Herz, seeks the firm’s help, claiming a buzzy new play running in Chicago is based on his divorce and shares - S04E05
The Gang Goes to WarMay 14, 2020Following their secret rendezvous, Liz and Caleb find themselves on a case together, defending a soldier court-martialed for sabotaging the - S04E06
The Gang Offends EveryoneMay 21, 2020Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart represent an Olympic hopeful who was edged out of a spot on the U.S. women's swim team due to a last minute chan - S04E07
The Gang Discovers Who Killed Jeffrey EpsteinMay 28, 2020Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart are hired to investigate the death of high-profile New York inmate Jeffrey Epstein. Back at the office, STR Laur
Season05
- S05E01
Previously on...June 24, 2021A flashback to 2020 reveals how the team at Reddick, Boseman & Lockhart experienced the year's major events. - S05E02
Season's bestOnce there was a court...July 1, 2021Diane and Marissa find themselves arguing at the Circuit 9 3/4 Court, led by the quirky "Judge" Hal Wackner. Meanwhile, Carmen Moyo proves h - S05E03
And the court had a clerk...July 8, 2021Diane is aghast when Kurt reveals he recognized the face of a man featured in a U.S. Capitol insurrection "Most Wanted" poster. Intrigued by - S05E04
And the clerk had a firm…July 15, 2021When a comedy streaming network executive, Del Cooper, asks Liz to conduct a sensitivity read on one of his comedians, the entire firm ends - S05E05
And the firm had two partners...July 22, 2021Liz and Carmen represent Oscar Rivi, who is suing Harbor Hospital over the wrongful death of his daughter. Jay's investigation of the case t - S05E06
And the two partners had a fight...July 29, 2021When Reddick/Lockhart associates start posting anonymous hate messages about Julius and Diane on a new interoffice app, Diane's name partner - S05E07
And the fight had a détente...August 5, 2021At Circuit 9 3/4 court, Marissa is assigned to "prosecute" two contrasting "cancel culture" cases, which both leave her questioning the inte - S05E08
And the détente had an end...August 12, 2021Julius fights to defend himself in Wackner's court in a surreal and harrowing effort to reclaim his car...and his dignity-all because of an - S05E09
And the end was violent...August 19, 2021Liz and Diane struggle to get David Lee and the Dubai overlords to accept the new name partner, Allegra Jurado. Oscar Rivi attempts to make - S05E10
And the violence spread...August 26, 2021In the season five finale, it's too many courts and too little time for the folks at Reddick/Lockhart. Marissa is mounting a strong defense
Season06
- S06E01
Season's bestThe Beginning of the EndSeptember 8, 2022After being promoted to top partner at the firm, Liz is forced to accept Ri'Chard Lane as a new name partner brought on to help manage her s - S06E02
The End of the YipsSeptember 15, 2022As Diane encounters her first "therapy" session, she begins to see everything in a positive light. After agreeing to participate in a studen - S06E03
The End of FootballSeptember 22, 2022Ri'Chard and Liz team up to work on a case about racial discrimination between a Black coach and an NFL team owner. Ben-Baruch returns and s - S06E04
The End of Eli GoldSeptember 29, 2022Eli Gold's trial is underway, with Marissa Gold as part of his legal team. Liz and Ri'chard attempt to solidify their working relationships - S06E05
The End of GinniOctober 6, 2022Ri'Chard, Diane and Elsbeth Tascioni are hired to negotiate a "push-nup" for a husband and wife trying to determine fair compensation for ch - S06E06
The End of a SaturdayOctober 13, 2022Ri'Chard's nephew loses his bone marrow donor and it's all hands on deck at Reddick & Associates to save his life. In the midst of the searc - S06E07
The End of STR LaurieOctober 20, 2022The firm learns major funds are being held by the government due to Russian sanctions, which ultimately leads to a discovery of the FBI’s in - S06E08
The End of Playing GamesOctober 27, 2022While STR Laurie is investigated by the FBI, Liz and Ri'Chard attempt to take their clients. As they fight to extricate themselves from STR - S06E09
The End of DemocracyNovember 3, 2022Diane, Liz and Ri'Chard strategize with Neil Gross to help him buy out the Democratic Party. Jay brings Carmen into the Collective to help e - S06E10
The End of EverythingNovember 10, 2022The office must survive after being trapped by white supremacists.
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