In this episode of The Good Pod, Jason and Marissa dig into The Good Wife Season 4, Episode 20, “Rape: A Modern Perspective,” an episode that feels like both a courtroom drama and a very special episode. The hosts unpack Rainey’s civil case against Todd Bratcher, the dangers of trying rape cases in the court of public opinion, and how anonymous activism complicates justice. Along the way, they explore themes of idealism versus realism, especially as Alicia wrestles with her feelings for Will, Carrie quietly plots a firm rebellion, and Diane faces the price of Supreme Court ambition. It’s a heavy episode with big ideas, messy morality, and major turning points as Season 4 barrels toward its end.

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 TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Jason and Marissa introduce Season 4, Episode 20
 00:06 – Rainey’s case, the viral tweet, and trying rape cases in public
 00:14 – Alicia, Dylan Stack, and idealism versus realism
 00:23 – Carrie and the fourth-years’ secret plan to leave the firm
 00:37 – Anonymous, illegal evidence, and courtroom chaos
 00:52 – Will, Alicia, Diane, and the consequences of ambition

Things get a little chaotic and a lot flirty as Colin Sweeney returns for one of the most fun—and strangely innocent—cases yet. Alicia and Will race against the clock to keep Sweeney out of prison, all while dealing with surprise witness changes, a Supreme Court opinion countdown, and a romantic Cold War between Alicia and Laura. Meanwhile, Diane faces a crisis of legacy and love when her past collides with her future. Did someone say “marriage proposal”? Also, Kalinda fans will be thrilled—she’s back on her notebook game.

Timestamps
00:12 – Colin Sweeney is back (with a goatee!) and facing gun charges
15:45 – Alicia and Will rush to run the fastest trial ever
33:10 – Diane and Kurt reunite... and things heat up
47:25 – Robin goes undercover (and flirty) for a legal scoop
1:05:15 – Alicia’s late-night call to Will doesn’t go as planned

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In this episode, Alicia is pulled into a murder investigation when her client, Matthew Ashbaugh, is killed. At the same time, political and personal drama unfolds: Peter and Eli tango around campaign strategies at the Shamrock Dinner, Diane is tapped (unexpectedly) for a Supreme Court seat, and Alicia contemplates her complicated connection to Will. Back home, Veronica wrangles the kids amid St. Patrick’s Day chaos. As the GPS on the killer’s car points to Alicia’s apartment, alarm bells ring, and long‑buried feelings, awkward flirtations, and office alliances surface. Flashbacks reveal more about Alicia’s history with both Ashbaugh and Will, underscoring how entangled her professional and personal lives have become.

00:00 – Intro & banter, setting the tone for the episode
02:15 – Alicia arrives at “Shamrock Dinner,” awkward vibes with Peter & Will
08:20 – Client Matthew Ashbaugh is found murdered; cops interview Alicia
12:45 – Flashbacks reveal Alicia’s history with Ashbaugh and her attraction to Will
20:30 – Diane offered Supreme Court appointment, big career choice
33:00 – GPS lead on murderer; Veronica takes the kids on chaotic outing
45:10 – Climactic talks: Alicia and Will, Peter’s surprising defense of Kristi

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In this episode of The Good Wife, Alicia and Will navigate a coroner’s inquest into the death of State Supreme Court Justice Roger Ludwig — a fact‑finding hearing that blurs the line between courtroom drama and legal sleuthing. As the team pieces together evidence, including toxicology reports and suspicious call logs, they dig into whether Ludwig’s death was an accident, suicide, or something more sinister. Amid the tension, personal dynamics bubble up: Alicia and Will confront their awkward friendship‑turned‑something‑else, and firm politics play out as Carrie negotiates a tricky pharmaceutical client situation with her father. Plus, political drama brews when Peter Florrick’s primary win clashes with Zach and Nisa’s high‑school relationship drama. Good lawyers, good mystery, good chaos.

 00:00 – Intro + setup for the inquest and coroner’s role
 05:15 – Alicia probes toxicology & phone evidence
 11:40 – Kalinda and Robin’s investigation and the hotel lead
 18:20 – Evidence of another drunk driver emerges
 24:50 – Case resolution: accidental death, insurance implications
 31:10 – Carrie’s pharmaceutical client & her father
 38:05 – Election night results & Zach/Nisa fallout

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The Good Pod dives deep into The Good Wife Season 4, Episode 16, “Runnin’ with the Devil,” an episode packed with future Good Verse heavyweights. Jason and Marissa break down the first (and only) Good Wife appearance of Liz Lawrence (Audra McDonald), who goes head-to-head with Alicia in a case involving none other than Lemond Bishop. We also meet the delightfully menacing Charles Lester (Wallace Shawn), and a new investigator shakes things up at the firm. There’s legal scheming, old rivalries, growing pains (literally), and Kalinda-Cary tension heating back up. This one’s a must-watch!

 00:12 – Alicia takes on Lemond Bishop’s latest legal drama
 10:45 – Liz Lawrence enters the courtroom…and the Good Verse
 18:30 – Charles Lester: bumbling lawyer or quiet menace?
 33:50 – Kalinda gets a new “assistant” (cue the tension)
 49:00 – Cary and Kalinda: awkward flirting or something more?

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In this week’s Good Pod episode, Jason and Marissa dive deep into The Good Wife’s explosive episode “Going for the Gold.” From Eli Gold’s legal nightmare to intense campaign debate prep with Peter and Maddie, this recap breaks down every twist and turn. Mar and Jason unpack the humor, the strategy, and the surprising courtroom moments — including Elsbeth’s masterful moves that flip the justice system on its head and leave us all cheering. There’s also plenty of juicy character dynamics, from Alicia’s leadership struggles to the emotional tug-of-war between Peter and Eli.

Along the way, we get warmed up with stories about podcasting life and listeners sending love, laugh at Will and Alicia’s shared cold, and react to awkward office moments and power plays. Whether you’re here for the legal drama, the character banter, or the political strategy, we’ve got you covered with deep insights and plenty of laughs.

00:00 — Intro, episode context & housekeeping.
00:03 — Eli’s “conspiracy” lunch & Elsbeth’s uncomfortable strategy.
00:08 — Kalinda + Elsbeth restaurant subterfuge.
00:12 — Courtroom drama: defamation vs federal prosecution.
00:18 — Jackie testifies & blows up the prosecution’s case.
00:24 — Peter’s debate prep with Diane & Jordan.
00:29 — Cold chaos: Alicia & Will’s shared sniffles.
00:33 — Alicia’s partner authority tested by Carrie & the Bishop case.
00:40 — Will pitches for SAO civil business & meets Amanda.
00:45 — Debate night hits, Peter calls Eli, and Eli returns to work.

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n this jam‑packed episode of The Good Wife, Lockhart/Gardner goes from debt‑ridden to $133 million in the black — but not everyone is celebrating. The firm delays partnership offers for fourth‑years (ouch!), while Alicia and Carrie get roped into a mock trial defending an energy drink company tied to a teen’s death. Throw in yacht dreams, firm politics, and a bruising legal battle, and sparks fly — literally — between Alicia and Will before they agree to never be alone together again. Meanwhile, Eli and Elsbeth team up to take down a shaky wiretap, leading to big legal wins and bigger complications. Change is in the air at the firm — and no one’s safe from it.

00:01 – Firm news: debt free and $133M in the black
00:04 – Mock trial chaos begins
00:10 – Carrie & Alicia team up (and the bond strengthens)
00:17 – Alicia blindsided with delayed partnership
00:23 – Mock trial turning tides
00:28 – Big kiss, bigger complications
00:34 – Eli & Elsbeth’s wiretap breakthrough

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Things get political and personal in Season 4, Episode 13 of The Good Wife, “The Seven Day Rule.” Alicia is on top of the world after being offered equity partnership—until a courtroom revelation flips everything upside down. A high-stakes prenup negotiation involving ChumHum's Neil Gross turns into a masterclass in manipulation, while Lockhart Gardner's bankruptcy woes bring Louis Canning back into the picture (of course he has an angle). There's religion, romance, revenge, and a whole lot of David Lee. Join us as we break down one of the most layered, Alicia-centric episodes yet!

 00:12 – Alicia’s partnership dreams come true… or do they?
 13:00 – David Lee and the Great Prenup Power Play
 34:30 – Clark Hayden gets suspicious of Louis Canning
 50:00 – Alicia, religion, and a very public declaration
 1:13:00 – The final scene that changes everything

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It’s a killer Nutcracker! In the winter finale of Elsbeth, a bold reimagining of the classic ballet turns bloody—literally. When controversial director Donovan Chase ends up crushed inside his own stage contraption, Elsbeth dives into a case full of dance drama, stage parents, and modernist mayhem. Jason and Marissa break down Andrew Rannells’ guest turn, that epic finale reveal, and what’s next for Alec and the mayoral mystery. Plus, a cozy chat about holiday traditions, Fantasia flashbacks, and whether Elsbeth could survive a tutu.

 00:12 – Jason and Marissa share holiday vibes & Nutcracker nostalgia
 06:45 – Murder at the ballet: Donovan Chase's avant-garde Nutcracker turns deadly
 13:50 – Andrew Rannells, stage parents, and a suspicious alibi
 25:30 – Elsbeth dances undercover + the real origin of “Orphan Girl”
 34:00 – Alec, Teddy & Wagner: The Bloom backstory unravels

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In this episode of the Good Pod, we dig into one of the most intense and layered outings of the show — where “case of the week” merges seamlessly with character drama. Elsbeth Tascione lands in jail and ropes in Alicia Florrick to bail her out and cover a major arbitration hearing. The case spirals: Will Gardner navigates complicated Swiss‑style arbitration rules, while Elsbeth unleashes a bold “Rambo” move that turns the hearing on its head. Meanwhile, campaign tensions rise when a leak reveals Peter Florrick’s racial‑bias skeletons — and Alicia finally has her runaway moment with Peter, risking everything for one impulsive night. This episode hits hard on loyalty, legal gamesmanship, and messy personal truths.

Timestamps:
 00:03 – Hosts kick off and introduce the dual cases this week
 00:05 – Alicia discovers Elsbeth is jailed and rushes to help
 00:20 – Arbitration hearing chaos: chain‑of‑custody and Elsbeth’s “Rambo” reveal
 00:40 – Campaign leak: Peter’s racial‑bias record exposed
 00:55 – Surprise bus rendezvous: Alicia and Peter act on desire
 01:02 – Elsbeth posts bail — fallout for campaign and firm

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