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The Good Wife

2009·Show
156Episodes in7Seasons·TV-14
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3Metacritic818.6Rotten Tomatoes93%91%

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Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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About

Don't let the name fool you.

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.
Legal Procedural DramaPolitical IntrigueComplex Female ProtagonistHigh-Stakes Workplace DynamicsMarital Fallout & RedemptionSmart Writing & Sharp DialogueEnsemble Cast ExcellenceEthical Gray AreasChicago SettingSlow-Burn Character Evolution

Crew

Directed by:
Rosemary Rodriguez, Michael Zinberg, Brooke Kennedy
Written by:
Robert King, Michelle King, Adam R. Perlman
Produced by:
Julianna Margulies, Nichelle Tramble Spellman, Corinne Brinkerhoff
Composed by:
David Buckley, Danny Lux

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Good Wife

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Good Wife?

Paramount+The Roku

In the United States, The Good Wife streams on Paramount+, and it is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 50 other countries.

Is The Good Wife worth watching?

85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85 (IMDb 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 81).

Which season of The Good Wife is best?

Season 5, with an IMDb average of 8.5. Season 7 is the weakest at 7.7. The highest-rated episode is Hitting the Fan (season 5, episode 5) at 9.5, and the lowest is End (season 7, episode 22) at 6.1.

Is The Good Wife okay for kids?

TV-14Sexual contentStrong languageViolence

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for sexual content, strong language, and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Good Wife?

112 h

About 112 hours: 156 episodes in 7 seasons of about 43 minutes each, aired from 2009 to 2016.

Is The Good Wife good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does The Good Wife use?

The Smurfette PrincipleExact WordsDramatic Spine InjuryContraception DeceptionObnoxious In-LawsAttack of the Political AdPass the Popcorn"The Reason You Suck" SpeechHypocrisy CalloutWhat Happened to the Mouse?Previously on…The Ingenueand 232 more

TV Tropes lists 244 tropes for it, including The Smurfette Principle, Exact Words, and Dramatic Spine Injury.