The Good Wife

Season 4

Alicia attends emergency court proceedings with Peter's gubernatorial election on the line as the fourth season ends. The late-night meetings occur because Zach believes he witnessed vote tampering. Meanwhile, an unlikely source offers Cary aid to start his own firm; and Alicia is forced to face her conflicted feelings in her personal and professional lives.

Alicia takes a case involving software coders in a contract dispute as a favor to her mother, but the case leads to unexpected consequences at the firm. Meanwhile, Peter asks Alicia to renew their vows; and Kalina plays two sides of the firm against each other.

Alicia represents a girl who accuses a classmate of rape, a case that draws interest from the hacker group Anonymous, who, in turn, get the public talking about the trial. Meanwhile, Diane continues to go through the vetting process for a seat on the Illinois Supreme Court; and Kalinda grows suspicious of Robyn.

When a Supreme Court ruling could result in a life sentence for Colin Sweeney, Will and Alicia rush to trial unprepared; Diane re-evaluates her relationship with Kurt McVeigh.

After an erratic and litigious client is murdered, Alicia learns that someone close to her may also be in danger; Mike Kresteva (Matthew Perry) and Peter vie for an important endorsement; Diane receives an offer.

Alicia and Will's latest case leads to an inquest at the coroner's office, where a strict rule dictates that they can ask only three questions per witness; Cary's father brings new business to the firm; Eli plots against Jordan.

Alicia questions the motives of the lawyer (Wallace Shawn) she is asked to work with on Lemond Bishop's case; Kalinda trains a new investigator; Cary makes a move.

Elsbeth takes an assistant U.S. attorney to civil court for defamation when the Justice Department refuses to reveal who will be testifying against Eli. Meanwhile, Jordan helps Peter prepare for a debate.

Office politics surface when Will and Diane face Alicia and Cary in a mock trial. Meanwhile, Eli tries to avoid losing his role in Peter's campaign to Jordan, as he continues to fight the Justice Department.

Alicia is conflicted when she’s presented with a career-changing offer which carries a large financial risk. Meanwhile, Will and Diane face off against their creditors, and Jordan and Eli disagree over a possible attack on Maddie Hayward’s campaign,

When lawyer Elsbeth Tascioni is arrested, putting a case she’s working on in jeopardy, Alicia, Will and Diane step up to aid the quirky litigator. Meanwhile, Peter is presented with conflicting pieces of advice from Eli and Jordan

Louis Canning's attempts to delay a deposition could complicate Will's latest and potentially lucrative case; Diane and Will have a face-off with Clarke.

Will defends a man accused of murder, and Alicia attempts to influence the outcome of the case by assisting a prosecutor in a nearby county who is trying another man for the same crime. Meanwhile, Eli feels pressure from the Justice Department.

Alicia and Diane agree to let a famous liberal lawyer aid them on their latest case, but they soon realize he may not have their client’s best interests in mind. Meanwhile, Alicia’s mother arrives for Thanksgiving seeking moral and legal support from Alicia and her brother Owen

Will believes that a judge is biased against his client and demands a hearing to determine if another judge should take over the case. Meanwhile, Grace deals with the death of a classmate; and Zach searches for a way to help his dad's campaign

Alicia and Cary travel to Washington, D.C., to represent a comedian who is being sued by a TV network for indecency. While there, Cary has an uneasy reunion with his father. Back in Chicago, Diane and Will question Clarke's latest strategy to help the firm get out of debt.

Alicia represents a female military officer who accuses a civilian contractor of attempting to rape her in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, a surprising new obstacle appears in Peter's path to become governor

The accountant for drug dealer Lemond Bishop is arrested. Alicia must determine what the Feds want and whether they are targeting his legal businesses or his drug money. Meanwhile, Nick creates more trouble for Kalinda.

Alicia and Diane are forced to constantly rethink their strategy when an opposing lawyer keeps changing tactics. Meanwhile, Eli wins a victory in his efforts to protect Peter's image

Alicia and Will represent an Internet start-up in a case that involves a search engine that is perhaps manipulating results. Meanwhile, Eli tries to squash a potential scandal in Peter's campaign.

Will tries his first case following his suspension, but he turns down a low settlement that could cost the firm some much-needed money. Meanwhile, Alicia inadvertently aids Peter's campaign.

The fourth season begins with Kalinda's estranged husband forcing his way back into her life. Meanwhile, Alicia fights for Zach's rights when he is targeted by an overzealous state trooper; and Diane and Will try to rescue the firm from financial ruin