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The Good Wife

The Good Wife

Don't let the name fool you.

20097.67 Seasons156 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Alicia Florrick boldly assumes full responsibility for her family and re-enters the workforce after her husband's very public sex and political corruption scandal lands him in jail.

Created by Robert King
NetworksCBS

Top Cast

Julianna Margulies

Julianna Margulies

Alicia Florrick

Christine Baranski

Christine Baranski

Diane Lockhart

Matt Czuchry

Matt Czuchry

Cary Agos

Alan Cumming

Alan Cumming

Eli Gold

Cush Jumbo

Cush Jumbo

Lucca Quinn

Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Jason Crouse

Themes & Keywords

motherinfidelitygovernorpoliticslawyerjusticecynicaldefense attorneytensewittydistressing

About The Good Wife

The Good Wife is a drama series that first aired in 2009 exploring themes of mother, infidelity, governor, politics, lawyer, justice. Created by Robert King, it stars Julianna Margulies, Christine Baranski, Matt Czuchry. Alicia Florrick boldly assumes full responsibility for her family and re-enters the workforce after her husband's very public sex and political corruption scandal lands him in jail.

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