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• The Good Wife: Season 3, Episode 21 - The Penalty Box

  Things are heating up in the courtroom and the firm as we inch closer to the Season 3 finale of The Good Wife! This week on The Good Pod, hosts Illustration Reed and Marissa Garza dive into Episode 21, “The Penalty Box,” where a seemingly simple mistrial turns into a full-on legal rollercoaster. A past conviction comes back to haunt Judge Questa, and Diane is thrust into defending a man who’s used to calling the shots from the bench — not sitting in the defendant’s chair.Meanwhile, the return of familiar faces shakes up Lockhart Gardner. Cary is back in the building (interview suit and all), but will his shady past with Will and Peter block his comeback? Plus, Callie’s backstory takes a turn, Kalinda plays it dangerously close with Lana, and we get a surprisingly steamy scene that raises the stakes. This episode is packed with power plays, firm politics, and one hell of a desert island question that sets Howard off.🔍 Episode Highlights:Judge Cuesta’s past conviction under scrutiny — is he guilty of misconduct?Diane & Alicia take the lead in a Court of Inquiry showdownCary interviews to return to Lockhart Gardner… but Peter is NOT pleasedKalinda confronts Lana — and things get very intenseHoward’s bizarre litmus test for hires: the deserted island conundrumWill reveals another office entanglement — and Diane is over itKalinda’s shady paycheck trail threatens to implode everythingAlicia & Kalinda finally reconnect over drinks (cue the heart eyes)Hit that 👍 Like, 🔔 Subscribe, and 💬 Comment to let us know your thoughts on The Good Wife Season 3! Did Judge Cuesta deserve redemption? Is Cary really back for good? Sound off in the comments! And don’t forget to rate & review us wherever you listen to podcasts — it helps more Good Wife fans find the pod.Support the show ➡️ BuyMeACoffee.com/GoodPodEmail us: [email protected]📢 Like What You Heard?

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• The Good Wife: Season 3, Episode 20 - Pants on Fire

  Peter’s political future collides with Alicia’s principles as Mike Kresteva storms back onto the scene with a press conference, a governor bid, and a reality-bending spin that tests everyone’s patience (and sanity). Meanwhile, the case of the week reopens a camp murder tied to the tainted crime lab: three women convicted as teens face an Alford plea that pits freedom against future. Kalinda digs up a surprisingly simple clue that reframes the night of the crime, while guest star Julianne Nicholson (Callie) shakes things up in and out of court. On the home front, Jackie makes a power play involving Alicia’s old house—then drops a late-episode bomb that could change the family calculus. Politics, pride, and prime-time gaslighting… this one’s packed.Timestamps (3–6):00:00 – Cold open chaos: “gaslighting” and giggles05:00 – Case setup: Alford plea explained and the camp murder reopens16:20 – Kalinda’s bike-clip clue flips the theory27:30 – Kresteva’s presser and governor announcement41:10 – Elevator showdown: threats, families, and the race55:20 – Hospital twist and Peter’s big decisionIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe so more Good Wife fans can find us! Want to support the show? Buy us a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/goodpod

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• The Good Wife: Season 3, Episode 19 - Blue Ribbon Panel

  Alicia steps into a blue-ribbon panel reviewing a police shooting—unprepared, determined, and unflappable. Rookie mistakes lead her to dig deeper: she challenges protocols, questions the decline of evidence, and steps on toes—including her husband Peter’s—when she realizes a drop gun controversy was buried. Meanwhile, she’s battling back… the house she hoped to buy, a tense meeting with her mother-in-law, and shady advances from an FBI-friendly face. It’s an Alicia-fueled showdown with integrity, family, and personal sanctuary all on the line—culminating at the hair salon where a final stare sets up a major cliffhanger. May Jerry Adler’s memory shine bright in this episode’s legacy.00:02 – Alicia flips a coin with Jason to settle podcast penalties00:05 – Alicia tossed onto the blue-ribbon panel; Pastor Damon knows his assigned “role”00:12 – Ronnie, the victim’s son, testifies and Alicia sympathizes00:17 – Investigator Burke’s internal report surfaces, Alicia pushes him recalled00:24 – Alicia exposes the jewelry‑store drop gun connection00:32 – The IRS hits Lockhart/Gardner; Kalinda deflects with savvy00:42 – Alicia writes a heartfelt letter for the house00:46 – Lana “FBI Lady” tries cozying up to Kalinda—Kalinda pushes back fiercely00:56 – At the firm, partners nominate Howard for name-partner powers01:02 – Flashbacks show cusp-of‑lawyer life in the house; tragic times too01:07 – Peter interrupts—a second Florick bid emerges; twist: Jackie’s in the race01:10 – Final stare‑down at the hair salon—major cliffhanger endingEnjoyed this episode breakdown? Leave us a rating or review wherever you listen (or watch)—and feel free to chip in via https://buymeacoffee.com/goodpod to fuel the “Jason’s Pen Fund.” Every support helps keep The Good Pod rolling.

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• The Good Wife: Season 3, Episode 18 - Gloves Come Off

  We lace up for a hockey-flavored hour as Alicia and Julius take a “simple” snowmobile wrongful-death suit that explodes into a bigger fight over head injuries and league liability. Enter Louis Canning, cool as ever, and an old political foe with a class-action angle that turns strategy on its head. Meanwhile, Will’s supposed “consulting” (no tie, all whispers) risks a leak, Cary’s been quietly demoted, and Tammy pops back from London to press Alicia about Will—nudging Alicia and Kalinda toward a fragile thaw. Diane runs the firm like a boss while juggling Jack the dashing process server and a very welcome Kurt reunion. As Alicia eyes a pricey new house, Canning dangles an offer and Diane plays hardball to keep her.Timestamps00:00 – Whispery cold open + housekeeping and ways to support the pod10:30 – Case of the Week: snowmobile crash → hockey concussions and league culpability22:45 – Louis Canning returns; baseline tests, enforcers, and strategy pivots35:40 – Diane’s love life: Jack vs. Kurt and “the barn/cabin energy”49:20 – Alicia’s raise, the house hunt, and Canning’s poach attempt56:10 – Tammy’s curveball and the Alicia–Kalinda friendship resetEnjoyed the episode? Please like, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! Want to chip in? https://buymeacoffee.com/goodpod

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• The Good Wife: Season 3, Episode 17 - Long Way Home

  Colin Sweeney is back, which can only mean chaos. In Season 3, Episode 17 of The Good Wife, Alicia and Eli are stuck managing Sweeney’s latest boardroom circus as he tries to reclaim control of his company. But when an unexpected woman accuses him of harassment—and drops a shocking paternity bomb—the case spirals into one of the strangest courtroom battles yet. Meanwhile, Alicia faces tension with Caitlin as their mentorship takes a surprising turn, and Cary is forced to reckon with bias and double standards inside the State’s Attorney’s office. Add in Alicia’s looming housing dilemma, and this episode delivers a mix of legal absurdity, career crossroads, and personal choices that change everything.Timestamps:00:04 – Colin Sweeney returns with another bizarre case00:13 – Alicia navigates Sweeney’s lies in court00:36 – Diane and Caitlin clash with Alicia over strategy00:50 – Cary confronts workplace bias and tough choices01:09 – Alicia faces a life-changing decision about her homeIf you enjoyed this recap, don’t forget to like, subscribe, rate, and review The Good Pod! Your support helps us reach more fans of The Good Wife. And if you’d like to support us directly, you can buy us a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/goodpod.

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