The Good Wife - Season 3

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A New Day

1 - A New Day

Air Date: September 25, 2011

While the staff at Lockhart/Gardner adjust to new realities and relationships, Alicia must put aside distractions in her personal life to defend a Muslim student accused of murdering a Jewish classmate.

The Death Zone

2 - The Death Zone

Air Date: October 2, 2011

Alicia discovers she must become an expert on English law when a libel case she wins involving a businessman from Britain becomes an international matter after it is retried and transferred to a court in England via satellite.

Get a Room

3 - Get a Room

Air Date: October 9, 2011

Alicia and Will go toe-to-toe with his ex during a court-ordered mediation, while Eli and Diane clash over the best way to handle a dairy company’s PR disaster.

Feeding the Rat

4 - Feeding the Rat

Air Date: October 16, 2011

Alicia takes a pro bono case in which a witness quickly becomes the prime suspect. Meanwhile, Will and Diane plot the firm’s direction and their futures.

Marthas and Caitlins

5 - Marthas and Caitlins

Air Date: October 23, 2011

When Alicia's key witness commits suicide, she must turn to the only person whose testimony can salvage her case: Colin Sweeney. Meanwhile, Eli makes big moves on Peter's behalf.

Affairs of State

6 - Affairs of State

Air Date: October 30, 2011

While Alicia wades through diplomatic loopholes to defend a Taiwanese national, Eli is approached by his ex-wife to vet her for a possible political campaign.

Executive Order 13224

7 - Executive Order 13224

Air Date: November 6, 2011

Alicia worries that she will break confidentiality when the Treasury Department forces her to report on her latest client, while Peter reluctantly digs into Will's past transgressions.

Death Row Tip

8 - Death Row Tip

Air Date: November 13, 2011

In order to keep a client from being convicted of murder, Alicia must obtain a stay of execution for a guilty man; Eli tries to stay ahead of a client's possible scandal.

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

9 - Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

Air Date: November 20, 2011

Tensions are high at Lockhart & Gardner as Alicia and Will argue in front of a mercurial military judge, Eli’s confidence is shaken and Diane issues an ultimatum to protect the firm.

Parenting Made Easy

10 - Parenting Made Easy

Air Date: December 4, 2011

A routine arbitration turns into a battle of wills between Alicia and Louis Canning, but the pair makes an unexpected connection when a personal crisis interrupts the proceedings.

What Went Wrong

11 - What Went Wrong

Air Date: December 11, 2011

As Alicia looks for a way to have a judgment thrown out following a shocking guilty verdict, she also begins to feel the consequences of decisions in her personal life.

Alienation of Affection

12 - Alienation of Affection

Air Date: January 8, 2012

Lockhart-Gardner faces trouble when a recently divorced couple claims they influenced their separation for their own personal gain.

Bitcoin for Dummies

13 - Bitcoin for Dummies

Air Date: January 15, 2012

Alicia defends a client charged with protecting the identity of the creator of an illegal currency.

Another Ham Sandwich

14 - Another Ham Sandwich

Air Date: January 29, 2012

With her investigation complete, Special Prosecutor Wendy Scott-Carr presents her evidence against Will to the grand jury in hopes of sending him to prison for bribery. Meanwhile, Eli and Stacie Hall square off once again.

Live From Damascus

15 - Live From Damascus

Air Date: February 19, 2012

Lockhart & Gardner leads a class action suit against a software company that allowed the Syrian government to “disappear” American citizens. Also, Will faces a hard decision in the wake of the Grand Jury proceedings.

After The Fall

16 - After The Fall

Air Date: March 4, 2012

While power grabs are being made at the firm, Alicia and Caitlin square off against old foe Nancy Crozier. Meanwhile, Peter discovers the price of taking the moral high road.

Long Way Home

17 - Long Way Home

Air Date: March 11, 2012

Alicia must once again aid Colin Sweeney when a sexual misconduct claim derails his attempt to win back control of his company. Also, Cary is faced with a moral dilemma when Peter tasks him with enforcing office policies.

Gloves Come Off

18 - Gloves Come Off

Air Date: March 18, 2012

Alicia once again faces Louis Canning in court, but recent financial concerns lead her to reconsider his standing job offer. Meanwhile, Diane reconnects with the enigmatic Jack Copeland.

Blue Ribbon Panel

19 - Blue Ribbon Panel

Air Date: March 25, 2012

Alicia is assigned to be on a blue-ribbon panel that is investigating a police shooting. But she soon begins to question the actions of the panel chairman.

Pants on Fire

20 - Pants on Fire

Air Date: April 15, 2012

As Alicia counsels a client whether to accept a strict plea deal, she's distracted by Peter's newest political rival, whose actions force her back into the public spotlight.

The Penalty Box

21 - The Penalty Box

Air Date: April 22, 2012

Alicia defends a judge against misconduct charges stemming from his days as a prosecutor. Meanwhile, Cary makes a career decision and Kalinda deals with the repercussions of Agent Delaney's investigation.

The Dream Team

22 - The Dream Team

Air Date: April 29, 2012

Will and Diane scramble when Louis Canning and Patti Nyholm team up to bankrupt the firm. Also, Alicia faces conflicted feelings regarding her relationship with Peter, and Kalinda's past catches up to her.