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Premiered

Sunday, September 30, 2012

Ended: Sunday, April 28, 2013

When does The Good Wife Season 4 come out?

The Good Wife Season 4 premiered Sunday, September 30, 2012 on CBS and ended Sunday, April 28, 2013. The season has 22 episodes.

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1. I Fought The Law

A state trooper targets Zach, putting Alicia on the offensive; Kalinda decides to face her problems; Diane and Will explore the firm's financial issues.

Sunday · 14 years ago

2. And The Law Won

As the firm undergoes budget and staff cuts, Will hopes his first post-suspension case will result in a big payout; Alicia unexpectedly helps Peter's campaign.

Sunday · 14 years ago

3. Two Girls, One Code

Will and Alicia represent an Internet startup in a lawsuit against a search engine that may be manipulating results; Eli tries to avoid a possible scandal for Peter's campaign.

Sunday · 14 years ago

4. Don't Haze Me, Bro

An opposing lawyer keeps Alicia and Diane on their toes by constantly changing tactics; Eli is successful in protecting Peter's image.

Sunday · 14 years ago

5. Waiting for the Knock

When Lemond Bishop's accountant is arrested, Diane and Alicia must determine if the feds are going after his drug money or legal business; Nick causes more trouble for Kalinda.

Sunday · 14 years ago

6. The Art of War

When a female military officer accuses a civilian contractor of attempting to rape her in Afghanistan, Alicia tries to prove that he is not protected by a law prohibiting servicemen from suing the military. Meanwhile, a surprising new obstacle appears in Peter's quest for the governorship.

Sunday · 14 years ago

7. Anatomy of a Joke

During a trip to Washington, D.C., Cary has an uncomfortable reunion with his father (John Shea); a former client asks Alicia for help; Will and Diane question Clarke's most recent strategy.

Sunday · 14 years ago

8. Here Comes the Judge

Will thinks a judge is biased against his client; Grace is affected by a classmate's death and falls for a questionable guy; Zach tries to help Peter's campaign; Kalinda is suspicious of Nick.

Sunday · 13 years ago

9. A Defense of Marriage

A famous, liberal lawyer hijacks Diane and Alicia's latest case; when Alicia's mother visits for Thanksgiving, she seeks legal support.

Sunday · 13 years ago

10. Battle of the Proxies

While Will defends a man accused of murder, Alicia tries to help by assisting a prosecutor in another county who is trying a different man for the same crime; the Justice Department puts heat on Eli; Nick takes action that forces Kalinda's hand.

Sunday · 13 years ago

11. Boom De Yah Da

Louis Canning's attempts to delay a deposition could complicate Will's latest and potentially lucrative case; Diane and Will have a face-off with Clarke.

Sunday · 13 years ago

12. Je Ne Sais What?

Will, Diane and Alicia help Elsbeth Tascioni when she is arrested; Eli and Jordan give Peter conflicting pieces of advice.

Sunday · 13 years ago

13. The Seven Day Rule

Alicia is presented with a career-changing offer that includes a substantial financial risk; Diane and Will confront their creditors; Eli and Jordan don't agree on a possible attack on Maddie's campaign.

Sunday · 13 years ago

14. Red Team, Blue Team

Office politics come to a head when Will and Diane ask Alicia and Cary to face off against them in a mock trial, only to get more than they bargained for. Eli tries to avoid losing his role in Peter’s campaign to Jordan, as he continues his fight with the Justice Department.

Sunday · 13 years ago

15. Going for the Gold

When the Justice Department refuses to reveal who will be testifying against Eli, Elsbeth takes Assistant U.S. Attorney Josh Perrotti to civil court for defamation in order to force him to answer her questions under oath. Meanwhile, Jordan helps Peter prepare for a debate and Alicia’s relationship with her co-workers evolves.

Sunday · 13 years ago

16. Runnin' with the Devil

A jailed drug dealer requests that Alicia work with lawyer Charles Lester, but as witnesses against him begin recanting their testimony, she begins to suspect that Lester’s meek appearance isn’t all it seems. Kalinda is forced to train a new investigator. Cary makes a risky move.

Sunday · 13 years ago

17. Invitation to an Inquest

Alicia and Will’s latest case brings them to an inquest at the coroner’s office, where they are hindered by a strict rule that limits their questioning to three per witness. Also, Cary’s father returns to bring new business to the firm and Eli schemes against Jordan.

Sunday · 13 years ago

18. Death of a Client

When an erratic and litigious client is murdered, Alicia is convinced to waive attorney/client privilege to help the police when she learns that the killer may also be targeting someone close to her. Also, Peter and Mike Kresteva vie for an influential endorsement and Diane receives a stunning offer.

Sunday · 13 years ago

19. The Wheels of Justice

Alicia and Will go to trial unprepared when they learn that an impending Supreme Court ruling could result in Colin Sweeney being jailed for life. Also, Diane reunites with Kurt McVeigh but is forced to reevaluate the relationship.

Sunday · 13 years ago

20. Rape: A Modern Perspective

A hacker group brings the trial of an accused rapist to the Internet; Diane is vetted for a Supreme Court seat; Robyn draws Kalinda's suspicion.

Sunday · 13 years ago

21. A More Perfect Union

As a favor to her mother, Alicia represents software coders in a contract dispute; Peter asks Alicia to renew their wedding vows.

Sunday · 13 years ago

22. What's in the Box? Finale

When Zach thinks he has witnessed vote tampering, Will, Alicia and Diane race to a series of emergency court proceedings on the night of the gubernatorial election; an unexpected source offers to help Cary start his own firm.

Sunday · 13 years ago

The Good Wife Season 4 guest stars

  • Makenzie Vega

    Makenzie Vega

    Grace Florrick

  • Zach Grenier

    Zach Grenier

    David Lee

  • Graham Phillips

    Graham Phillips

    Zach Florrick

  • Michael J. Fox

    Michael J. Fox

    Louis Canning

  • Nicole Roderick

    Nora

  • Ana Gasteyer

    Ana Gasteyer

    Judge Patrice Lessner

  • Jerry Adler

    Jerry Adler

    Howard Lyman

  • Nathan Stark

    Process Server

  • Dallas Roberts

    Dallas Roberts

    Owen Cavanaugh

  • Jill Flint

    Jill Flint

    Lana Delaney

  • Rita Wilson

    Rita Wilson

    Viola Walsh

  • David Fonteno

    David Fonteno

    Judge Robert Parks

  • Lily Rabe

    Lily Rabe

    Petra Moritz

  • Chris Noth

    Chris Noth

    Peter Florrick

  • Chris Butler

    Chris Butler

    Matan Brody

  • Mary Beth Peil

    Mary Beth Peil

    Jackie Florrick

The Good Wife Season 4 FAQ

When does The Good Wife Season 4 come out?

The Good Wife Season 4 premiered Sunday, September 30, 2012 on CBS.

How many episodes are in The Good Wife Season 4?

The Good Wife Season 4 has 22 episodes.

Are new episodes of The Good Wife Season 4 released weekly?

New episodes are released weekly.

When is the The Good Wife Season 4 finale?

The The Good Wife Season 4 finale (Episode 22) aired Sunday, April 28, 2013.

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