Diane and Alicia argue that it should be excluded as it is a confidential communication with a spouse. The prosecution, lawyer Bucky Stabler, argues that the Defense of Marriage Act does not recognize same sex spouses. Into the fray comes high-profile lawyer Jeremy Breslow, a strong advocate of same sex marriage.
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Sep 30, 2012 · I Fought the Law: Directed by Michael Zinberg. With Julianna Margulies, Matt Czuchry, Archie Panjabi, Graham Phillips. Zach gets in trouble with the law during a drug search, a trustee prepares to make budget cuts for the firm, and the …
Nov 25, 2012 · A Defense of Marriage: Directed by Brooke Kennedy. With Julianna Margulies, Matt Czuchry, Archie Panjabi, Graham Phillips. An opportunistic lawyer hopes to turn Alicia's case into a test case to overturn the Defense of Marriage Act, and Alicia's mom comes to town needing help to challenge her late husband's pre-nup.
Jan 11, 2015 · The Debate: Directed by Brooke Kennedy. With Julianna Margulies, Matt Czuchry, Archie Panjabi, Makenzie Vega. A new rumor of Peter's infidelity is leaked to Alicia moments before her debate, but social unrest over a courtroom verdict puts the debate on hold. Meanwhile, a messy divorce settlement cause Cary and Diane to make a deal with the Devil.
Nov 10, 2009 · Unorthodox: Directed by John Polson. With Julianna Margulies, Matt Czuchry, Archie Panjabi, Graham Phillips. While representing the daughter of one of the partner's at the law firm, Alicia finds herself attracted to her co-counsel …
Alicia is now considering running for State's Attorney and meets with Eli and a prospective campaign manager, Johnny Elfman. They go through the opposition research - essentially, all the dirt the opposition may have on Alicia.
Charlie Pollock reprises his role of Detective Gifford in The Good Wife spin-off, The Good Fight (2017).
The firm is facing bankruptcy and is trying to avoid liquidation. David Lee has announced that he is leaving and taking his lucrative divorce practice with him. A judge agrees to to allow them to reorganize and appoints a trustee, Clarke Hayden, to oversee the process.
On July 11, 2012, during the filming of an episode, in which she was guest-starring, Kristin Chenoweth was struck by a falling piece of lighting equipment. She was knocked unconscious by the blow, and was taken to the hospital in an ambulance.
Diane and Alicia represent Dale Lamborn who is in Federal Court accused of embezzlement and filing fraudulent tax returns. A key piece of prosecution evidence is a taped conversation between Lamborn and his same-sex spouse. Diane and Alicia argue that it should be excluded as it is a confidential communication with a spouse.
Bucky ( Brian Dennehy) talks about being stuck with the defence of marriage act for the next decade, in real life the act was overturned by the Supreme court around 7 months after this episode aired and in 2015 the court ruled that same sex marriage be legal in all 50 states.
Prady and Alicia go on a debate to discuss their policies. The debate is cut short because of a verdict resembling the Ferguson case. Meanwhile, Cary and Diane try to get a fair settlement in a divorce case between their client Neil Gross and his ex, who is represented by David Lee. — Mary Hanna
Julianna Margulies (Alicia Florrick) & Remy Auberjonois (Martin Parillo) previously worked together on episode 1.5, Into That Good Night (1994), of ER (1994) as Carol Hathaway & Elliot respectively.
Robert and Michelle King at the 2015 PaleyFest presentation for The Good Wife. The series was created by Michelle and Robert King , who serve as executive producers and show runners. The pair had produced the short-lived legal drama In Justice that aired as a mid-season replacement in early 2006.
The Good Wife is an American legal and political drama television series that aired on CBS from September 22, 2009, to May 8, 2016. It focuses on Alicia Florrick, the wife of the Cook County State's Attorney, who returns to her career in law after the events of a public sex and political corruption scandal involving her husband.
It was broadcast on the national network NTV from November to December 2019; it shared the same title as the American original. In Ireland on June 20, 2016, a 4-part drama series called Cheaters was ordered on RTÉ One, starring Irish actress Amy Huberman, which is based on The Good Wife.
The Good Wife has been sold in a complex multi-window deal that involves two streaming partners, Amazon and Hulu; a basic cable network, Hallmark Channel; for $400,000 per episode and broadcast syndication, for a combined license fee of nearly $2 million per episode. "This is an off-network model for a unique serialized show in today's television ecosystem," said Leslie Moonves, President and CEO, CBS Corporation .
Main article: The Good Wife (season 2) Season 2 begins where season 1 left off with Will confessing his affection for Alicia and Alicia asking if he has a plan. Before the plan is conceived, however, Eli Gold takes possession of Alicia's phone and deletes a pivotal voicemail.
The Good Wife won numerous awards, including five Emmys and the 2014 Television Critics Association Award for Outstanding Achievement in Drama. The performances of the show's cast have been particularly recognized, with Julianna Margulies, Archie Panjabi, and Josh Charles each receiving widespread acclaim.
He fired her after accusing her of working two jobs. Kalinda is unflappable, inscrutable, fiercely private, and occasionally physically violent. She is exceptionally good at her job, although her tactics are not always strictly legal. She is often the key to the firm's winning a case, usually at the eleventh hour.
Jump to navigation Jump to search. Wikipedia list article. The Good Wife is a legal drama television series created by Robert King and Michelle King, which premiered on CBS on September 22, 2009. The show tells the story of Alicia Florrick ( Julianna Margulies ), ...
During the course of the series, 156 episodes of The Good Wife aired over seven seasons, between September 22, 2009, and May 8, 2016.