THE GOOD WIFE is a drama starring Emmy Award winner Julianna Margulies as a wife and mother who 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. Pushing aside the betrayal and crushing public humiliation caused by her husband, Peter, Alicia Florrick starts over by pursuing her original career as a defense attorney. As a junior associate at a prestigious Chicago law firm, she joins her longtime friend, former law school classmate and firm partner Will Gardner, who is interested in rekindling their former relationship. The firm's top litigator and other partner, Diane Lockhart, likes Alicia's work and her connections so she and Will award her with a full-time associate position following a trial period. Alicia beat out Cary Agos, a clever young attorney who takes a job in the state's attorney's office, now bitter and vengeful. Alicia finds an ally and a friend in Kalinda, the firm's tough and mysterious in-house investigator. Gaining confidence every day, Alicia transforms herself from embarrassed politician's scorned wife to resilient career woman, especially for the sake of providing a stable home for her children, 14-year-old Zach and 13-year-old Grace. Now that Peter is back home and planning to run for office again with help from Eli Gold, his cunning image consultant, Alicia continues to redefine herself and her role in her family's life.
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Jeff Probst's Talk Show Cancelled After One Season
by Tyler Peterson - February 13, 2013
CBS announced today that it would not be renewing its Syndicated freshman series THE JEFF PROBST SHOW for a second season....
by Tyler Peterson - February 13, 2013
CBS announced today that it would not be renewing its Syndicated freshman series THE JEFF PROBST SHOW for a second season....
DOCUDAY NEW YORK, Fred Armisen, Tina Fey and More Set for Paley Center NY, Feb 2013
by TV News Desk - February 12, 2013
Paley Center NY has announced some February 2013 programming updates, including DocuDay New York 2013 (see all the Academy Award-nominated documentaries) and more. Scroll below for details!...
by TV News Desk - February 12, 2013
Paley Center NY has announced some February 2013 programming updates, including DocuDay New York 2013 (see all the Academy Award-nominated documentaries) and more. Scroll below for details!...
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Red Team/Blue Team' Episode of CBS's THE GOOD WIFE
by - February 07, 2013
On the next episode of the CBS legal drama THE GOOD WIFE entitled '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. Get a sneak peek below!...
by - February 07, 2013
On the next episode of the CBS legal drama THE GOOD WIFE entitled '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. Get a sneak peek below!...
Nathan Lane Returns to CBS's THE GOOD WIFE Tonight
by TV News Desk - January 27, 2013
Broadway's Nathan Lane returns to guest star in the CBS drama series THE GOOD WIFE tonight, January 27th....
by TV News Desk - January 27, 2013
Broadway's Nathan Lane returns to guest star in the CBS drama series THE GOOD WIFE tonight, January 27th....
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'The Seven Day Rule' Episode of CBS's THE GOOD WIFE
by Caryn Robbins - January 24, 2013
On the next episode of the CBS drama series THE GOOD WIFE entitled 'The Seven Day Rule,' Alicia is conflicted when she's presented with a career-changing offer which carries a large financial risk. Get a sneak peek below!...
by Caryn Robbins - January 24, 2013
On the next episode of the CBS drama series THE GOOD WIFE entitled 'The Seven Day Rule,' Alicia is conflicted when she's presented with a career-changing offer which carries a large financial risk. Get a sneak peek below!...
VIDEO: First Look at This Week's Episode of THE GOOD WIFE
by Tyler Peterson - January 23, 2013
On this week's episode of THE GOOD WIFE, entitled 'The Seven Day Rule,' Alicia is conflicted when she's presented with a career-changing offer which carries a large financial risk. Meanwhile, Will and Diane face off against their creditors, and Jordan and Eli disagree over a possible attack on Maddi...
by Tyler Peterson - January 23, 2013
On this week's episode of THE GOOD WIFE, entitled 'The Seven Day Rule,' Alicia is conflicted when she's presented with a career-changing offer which carries a large financial risk. Meanwhile, Will and Diane face off against their creditors, and Jordan and Eli disagree over a possible attack on Maddi...
CBS Posts Highest Weekly Averages of Any Network This Season
by Caryn Robbins - January 15, 2013
CBS posted an across-the-board win with the highest weekly averages of any network this season in viewers, adults 18-49 (tie) and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Jan. 13, Week 16 of the 2012-2013 season....
by Caryn Robbins - January 15, 2013
CBS posted an across-the-board win with the highest weekly averages of any network this season in viewers, adults 18-49 (tie) and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Jan. 13, Week 16 of the 2012-2013 season....
Audra McDonald to Guest on CBS's THE GOOD WIFE
by Caryn Robbins - January 15, 2013
According to The Hollywood Reporter, five-time Tony Award winning actress Audra McDonald will guest star on the CBS legal drama THE GOOD WIFE later this season....
by Caryn Robbins - January 15, 2013
According to The Hollywood Reporter, five-time Tony Award winning actress Audra McDonald will guest star on the CBS legal drama THE GOOD WIFE later this season....
Nathan Lane to Return to CBS's THE GOOD WIFE, 1/27
by Caryn Robbins - January 15, 2013
Broadway's Nathan Lane returns to guest star in the CBS drama series THE GOOD WIFE on Sunday, January 27th....
by Caryn Robbins - January 15, 2013
Broadway's Nathan Lane returns to guest star in the CBS drama series THE GOOD WIFE on Sunday, January 27th....
STAGE TUBE: Nathan Lane Talks Theater Beginnings on THE GRAHAM SHOW, Part 1
by Stage Tube - January 11, 2013
In Episode 6, Part 1 of THE GRAHAM SHOW, 'Brotherly Love and the Jerz,' Nathan Lane remembers his introduction to the theater as a boy, his brother 'sensing something' in him, and his decision to forgo college. Click below to watch the interview!...
by Stage Tube - January 11, 2013
In Episode 6, Part 1 of THE GRAHAM SHOW, 'Brotherly Love and the Jerz,' Nathan Lane remembers his introduction to the theater as a boy, his brother 'sensing something' in him, and his decision to forgo college. Click below to watch the interview!...
CBS Has Top 10 Scripted Programs in Week of Series Milestones
by Caryn Robbins - January 08, 2013
CBS had the top 10 scripted programs in a week that saw several of its series hit ratings milestones, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Jan. 6, a holiday week that included original programming on only four nights (Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday)....
by Caryn Robbins - January 08, 2013
CBS had the top 10 scripted programs in a week that saw several of its series hit ratings milestones, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Jan. 6, a holiday week that included original programming on only four nights (Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday)....
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - “Boom De Yah Da” Episode of CBS's THE GOOD WIFE
by - January 04, 2013
On the next episode of the CBS legal drama THE GOOD WIFE entitled "Boom De Yah Da", Will's latest case - which could net the firm millions - hangs in the balance as Alicia navigates Louis Canning's attempts to delay a deposition crucial to Will's argument. Get a sneak peek below!...
by - January 04, 2013
On the next episode of the CBS legal drama THE GOOD WIFE entitled "Boom De Yah Da", Will's latest case - which could net the firm millions - hangs in the balance as Alicia navigates Louis Canning's attempts to delay a deposition crucial to Will's argument. Get a sneak peek below!...
Showtime Orders Paul Attanasio's THE VATICAN Pilot for 2013
by TV News Desk - December 20, 2012
SHOWTIME has ordered its first pilot for 2013, THE VATICAN, a provocative contemporary genre thriller about spirituality, power and politics - set against the modern-day political machinations within the Catholic church....
by TV News Desk - December 20, 2012
SHOWTIME has ordered its first pilot for 2013, THE VATICAN, a provocative contemporary genre thriller about spirituality, power and politics - set against the modern-day political machinations within the Catholic church....
VIDEO: Alan Cumming Chats THE GOOD WIFE, Broadway, & More on WENDY WILLIAMS
by Tyler Peterson - December 18, 2012
THE GOOD WIFE star Alan Cumming stopped by THE WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW today to chat about his new movie, ANY DAY NOW, his methods of decorating during the holiday season, and which Broadway icon he's planning on working with in 2013. Check out his interview with Wendy below!...
by Tyler Peterson - December 18, 2012
THE GOOD WIFE star Alan Cumming stopped by THE WENDY WILLIAMS SHOW today to chat about his new movie, ANY DAY NOW, his methods of decorating during the holiday season, and which Broadway icon he's planning on working with in 2013. Check out his interview with Wendy below!...
CBS to Air THE GOOD WIFE Primetime Marathon on 12/21
by Tyler Peterson - December 14, 2012
CBS will air a primetime marathon of THE GOOD WIFE on Friday, Dec. 21 (8:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT), rebroadcasting three episodes of the drama. The air order will be:...
by Tyler Peterson - December 14, 2012
CBS will air a primetime marathon of THE GOOD WIFE on Friday, Dec. 21 (8:00 - 11:00 PM, ET/PT), rebroadcasting three episodes of the drama. The air order will be:...
CBS Corporation Scores 14 Golden Globe Nominations
by Tyler Peterson - December 13, 2012
This morning CBS Corporation earned 14 Golden Globe Award nominations across three divisions - SHOWTIME, the CBS Television Network and CBS Films. ...
by Tyler Peterson - December 13, 2012
This morning CBS Corporation earned 14 Golden Globe Award nominations across three divisions - SHOWTIME, the CBS Television Network and CBS Films. ...
Photo Flash: T.R. Knight Guests on THE GOOD WIFE, Airs 1/6
by Tyler Peterson - December 11, 2012
'Boom De Ya Da' - Will's latest case - which could net the firm millions - hangs in the balance as Alicia navigates Louis Canning's attempts to delay a deposition crucial to Will's argument. Meanwhile, Will and Diane make a stand against Clarke, and an old foe complicates things for Eli, on THE GOOD...
by Tyler Peterson - December 11, 2012
'Boom De Ya Da' - Will's latest case - which could net the firm millions - hangs in the balance as Alicia navigates Louis Canning's attempts to delay a deposition crucial to Will's argument. Meanwhile, Will and Diane make a stand against Clarke, and an old foe complicates things for Eli, on THE GOOD...
ABC's ONCE UPON A TIME Fall Finale Surges in Ratings
by Caryn Robbins - December 03, 2012
At 8pm, the fall finale of ABC's ONCE UPON A TIME surged over its Adult 18-49 lead-in (+94%) to rank #1 against its non-sports competition and stand as Sunday's highest-rated scripted broadcast series....
by Caryn Robbins - December 03, 2012
At 8pm, the fall finale of ABC's ONCE UPON A TIME surged over its Adult 18-49 lead-in (+94%) to rank #1 against its non-sports competition and stand as Sunday's highest-rated scripted broadcast series....
ABC's ONCE UPON A TIME Surges By Double Digits
by Caryn Robbins - November 26, 2012
Despite being preempted the prior Sunday for the AMAs, ABC's ONCE UPON A TIME surged by double digits from its most recent telecast two weeks ago in Adults 18-49 (+11%)....
by Caryn Robbins - November 26, 2012
Despite being preempted the prior Sunday for the AMAs, ABC's ONCE UPON A TIME surged by double digits from its most recent telecast two weeks ago in Adults 18-49 (+11%)....
Photo Flash: 'Battle of the Proxies' Episode of CBS's THE GOOD WIFE
by Claire Hannum - November 23, 2012
Check out some photos of the upcoming episode of THE GOOD WIFE, "Battle of the Proxies." THE GOOD WIFE airs on Sunday, Dec. 2 (9:30-10:30 PM, ET/8:30-9:30 PM, CT/9:00-10:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network....
by Claire Hannum - November 23, 2012
Check out some photos of the upcoming episode of THE GOOD WIFE, "Battle of the Proxies." THE GOOD WIFE airs on Sunday, Dec. 2 (9:30-10:30 PM, ET/8:30-9:30 PM, CT/9:00-10:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network....
ABC's ONCE UPON A TIME Generates Big Gains in DVR Playback
by Caryn Robbins - November 12, 2012
ABC's Once Upon a Time is generating big gains in DVR playback in the Live + 7 Day ratings, spiking over its preliminary Live + Same Day numbers by 3.0 million viewers and by 1.4 Adult 18-49 rating points. ...
by Caryn Robbins - November 12, 2012
ABC's Once Upon a Time is generating big gains in DVR playback in the Live + 7 Day ratings, spiking over its preliminary Live + Same Day numbers by 3.0 million viewers and by 1.4 Adult 18-49 rating points. ...
Breaking News: Matthew Perry to Return to THE GOOD WIFE!
by Robert Diamond - November 09, 2012
Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nominee Matthew Perry is set to reprise his guest starring role on THE GOOD WIFE in an episode to air in early 2013. ...
by Robert Diamond - November 09, 2012
Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nominee Matthew Perry is set to reprise his guest starring role on THE GOOD WIFE in an episode to air in early 2013. ...
ABC's ONCE UPON A TIME is Sunday's Highest-Rated Scripted Broadcast
by Caryn Robbins - November 05, 2012
More than doubling Adult 18-49 lead-in (+106%) at 8pm and building from start to finish, ABC's ONCE UPON A TIME stood as Sunday's highest-rated scripted broadcast series for the 6th week in a row....
by Caryn Robbins - November 05, 2012
More than doubling Adult 18-49 lead-in (+106%) at 8pm and building from start to finish, ABC's ONCE UPON A TIME stood as Sunday's highest-rated scripted broadcast series for the 6th week in a row....
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Amanda Peet Guests on CBS's THE GOOD WIFE
by - November 02, 2012
On Sunday's episode of the CBS drama THE GOOD WIFE titled '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. Get a sneak peek ...
by - November 02, 2012
On Sunday's episode of the CBS drama THE GOOD WIFE titled '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. Get a sneak peek ...
Ankia Noni Rose Among Upcoming Guest Stars on CBS's THE GOOD WIFE
by Caryn Robbins - October 29, 2012
The Huffington Post reports that a host of celebrity guest stars will be visiting the CBS drama series THE GOOD WIFE for its fourth season. Included on the roster will be Dallas Roberts, Ankia Noni Rose, Michael J. Fox, T.R. Knight, Maura Tierney, Nathan Lane, Amanda Peet, Miriam Shor, Stockard Chan...
by Caryn Robbins - October 29, 2012
The Huffington Post reports that a host of celebrity guest stars will be visiting the CBS drama series THE GOOD WIFE for its fourth season. Included on the roster will be Dallas Roberts, Ankia Noni Rose, Michael J. Fox, T.R. Knight, Maura Tierney, Nathan Lane, Amanda Peet, Miriam Shor, Stockard Chan...
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