The Good Wife

Alicia returns to her career as a defense attorney following her husband's legal troubles and imprisonment. She takes on a high-stakes case involving the retrial of a woman accused of killing her ex-husband, a case her firm previously stalled by deadlocking the jury. As she delves deeper, Alicia finds the trial more complex and challenging than anticipated.

Alicia takes on a civil case following a rape that occurred at a bachelor party, after the State's Attorney declines to press criminal charges, with evidence suggesting the victim may have been exploited by her own husband.

Alicia takes on the defense of the son of former friends whose son is accused of felony murder, despite being shunned by them since her past scandal.

Alicia discovers potential evidence of jury tampering in her firm's class action lawsuit against a pharmaceutical company, while her husband's legal team works on building his appeal.

Alicia and Will race against time to uncover evidence that shifts blame for a train crash from the engineers to the company, in hopes of securing the widows' pensions. Meanwhile, Jackie and Alicia disagree on whether the children should visit their father in prison.

Alicia collaborates with Will on a death penalty appeal, while navigating a personal meeting with Peter to obtain crucial information, as the case was prosecuted under Peter's tenure as state's attorney.

Alicia Flacks takes on a case involving the daughter of a law firm partner and becomes drawn to her co-counsel, intrigued by his unconventional methods in defending their client.

Alicia finds herself defending a scientist charged with arson while unexpectedly being called to testify in Peter's legal matter. Peter's case is presided over by judge Peter Riegert, and Russ Mitchell, a co-host on CBS' The Early Show, appears as himself and conducts an interview with Peter.

Alicia is assigned to defend a senior partner in her law firm who is charged with driving under the influence, while simultaneously dealing with the unexpected reappearance of the woman who was involved with her estranged husband.

Alicia investigates after a judge unexpectedly rejects a plea deal she negotiated, while Diane faces a compelling offer that forces her into a difficult decision.

Alicia Grant takes on the case of Carla Browning, the wife of Glenn Child, as she appeals her divorce, gaining insight into Peter's political downfall. At the same time, Will Gardner develops a close relationship with Emily, an opposing attorney, during a high-profile lawsuit involving the controversial TV commentator Duke Roscoe.

Alicia and her children face a difficult revelation, while Peter reacts with anger upon discovering new and troubling information. At the same time, Alicia takes on the defense of a doctor accused of prescribing medication to a high school quarterback who appears to have died from a painkiller overdose.

Peter's appeal is underway, adding to the courtroom drama as Alicia represents a wealthy client whose guilt remains questionable despite being acquitted of his wife's murder. Diane prepares for the release of a prisoner she successfully prosecuted, taking steps to protect herself professionally.

Alicia Flacks represents a client charged with the murder of his child's babysitter, while Peter's legal appeal appears to be progressing favorably, prompting Alicia to consider the possibility of his return.

Peter adjusts to civilian life and begins planning his political return with the help of his team, including Eli Gold, while Alicia and Diane navigate the legal complexities of spousal privilege in a murder case that depends on a wife's testimony against her husband.

Peter devises a plan to manage his retrial and rebuild his public image, while Alicia and Will take on the defense of a fellow attorney accused of committing murder.

Alicia and Will defend a mother-to-be in a hospital-based emergency court case against Patti Nyholm and an insurance company denying coverage for critical in-utero surgery, while Alicia also reconnects with Peter upon his return home.

Alicia and Will work together to defend a college student charged with murdering her sorority sister while under the influence of a sleep aid, navigating both the case and their developing romantic feelings. Meanwhile, Diane and Kurt McVeigh continue their mutual flirtation.

Alicia faces off against her former boss, Jonas Stern, in court and considers whether to use personal information strategically. At the same time, Peter attempts to strengthen his appeal by incorporating religious arguments into his case.

Peter's electronic monitor triggers an alert after he pursues Alicia from the apartment, prompting police to arrive. Grace and Zach must act quickly to prevent him from being arrested.

Alicia faces a difficult decision as she competes with Cary for a leadership role at Lockhart and Gardner, while the firm handles a complex divorce case for the wife of a comatose musician.

Eli Gold attempts to have charges against Peter dismissed, while Alicia Florrick represents Colin Sweeney, a woman accused of killing her husband, who claims self-defense after discovering him bound to a deceased woman.

Alicia faces a difficult choice between supporting her husband, Peter, in his political campaign and pursuing a relationship with Will, as encouraged by Eli Gold.