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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CBS Sets Dates for THE GOOD WIFE & PERSON OF INTEREST Finales & More
by Tyler Peterson - March 16, 2016
CBS today announced finale dates, return dates and special event broadcasts for the remainder of the season, including the returns of MIKE & MOLLY, PERSON OF INTEREST and UNDERCOVER BOSS, and three THE PRICE IS RIGHT primetime specials....
by Tyler Peterson - March 16, 2016
CBS today announced finale dates, return dates and special event broadcasts for the remainder of the season, including the returns of MIKE & MOLLY, PERSON OF INTEREST and UNDERCOVER BOSS, and three THE PRICE IS RIGHT primetime specials....
“Once Upon a Time” Returns at No. 1 in Its Slot and Even With Its Winter Finale
by Caryn Robbins - March 07, 2016
“Once Upon a Time” Returns at No. 1 in Its Slot and Even With Its Winter Finale. “The Family” Moves to Its Regular Slot, Holding Steady Throughout Its Telecast. The Season's Top Gainer in TV Playback, ABC's “Quantico” Comes Back After 3 Months to Lead Its 10 p.m. Drama Competition by 38%...
by Caryn Robbins - March 07, 2016
“Once Upon a Time” Returns at No. 1 in Its Slot and Even With Its Winter Finale. “The Family” Moves to Its Regular Slot, Holding Steady Throughout Its Telecast. The Season's Top Gainer in TV Playback, ABC's “Quantico” Comes Back After 3 Months to Lead Its 10 p.m. Drama Competition by 38%...
BWW Recap: Easy Like Sunday Morning on THE GOOD WIFE
by Jacqueline Bublitz - March 07, 2016
Maybe the presence of Owen and Veronica is enough to do it, or maybe we're all just getting nostalgic with the end so close, but “Hearing” feels fun and familiar - and fast, that sure sign of great TV, and a mark of so many of this show's best episodes....
by Jacqueline Bublitz - March 07, 2016
Maybe the presence of Owen and Veronica is enough to do it, or maybe we're all just getting nostalgic with the end so close, but “Hearing” feels fun and familiar - and fast, that sure sign of great TV, and a mark of so many of this show's best episodes....
Photo Flash: Matthew Morrison Begins Multi-Episode Story Arc on THE GOOD WIFE
by Caryn Robbins - March 04, 2016
This Sunday, Broadway's Matthew Morrison will begin a multi-episode story arc as Assistant U.S. Attorney Connor Fox in CBS's hit drama THE GOOD WIFE. BWW has a first look at the actor's guest appearance in the role! ...
by Caryn Robbins - March 04, 2016
This Sunday, Broadway's Matthew Morrison will begin a multi-episode story arc as Assistant U.S. Attorney Connor Fox in CBS's hit drama THE GOOD WIFE. BWW has a first look at the actor's guest appearance in the role! ...
VIDEO: 'Good Wife's Jeffrey Dean Morgan Is Also a Candy Store Owner!
by - March 01, 2016
On last night's LATE SHOW, star of The Good Wife and Walking Dead, Jeffrey Dean Morgan revealed that he owns a candy store in upstate New York. ...
by - March 01, 2016
On last night's LATE SHOW, star of The Good Wife and Walking Dead, Jeffrey Dean Morgan revealed that he owns a candy store in upstate New York. ...
BWW Recap: Spy in the House of Love on THE GOOD WIFE
by Jacqueline Bublitz - February 22, 2016
We were right there when the lights went off, when the skirt went up and the lights went down. We were right there - all the way - until the camera panned out and effectively told us to mind our own business while Alicia got down to hers....
by Jacqueline Bublitz - February 22, 2016
We were right there when the lights went off, when the skirt went up and the lights went down. We were right there - all the way - until the camera panned out and effectively told us to mind our own business while Alicia got down to hers....
BWW Recap: THE GOOD WIFE Tilts Toward Home
by Jacqueline Bublitz - February 15, 2016
I liked “Monday”. There was flirting. There were power struggles and double-crosses and creepy Government-y organisations doing the dirty work for corporations. Back at the firm we all know so well, we also got nods to elevators and the second floor, and a reminder that even the smartest people ...
by Jacqueline Bublitz - February 15, 2016
I liked “Monday”. There was flirting. There were power struggles and double-crosses and creepy Government-y organisations doing the dirty work for corporations. Back at the firm we all know so well, we also got nods to elevators and the second floor, and a reminder that even the smartest people ...
Milo Ventimiglia, Liza Weil & More Join Cast of Netflix's GILMORE GIRLS
by Caryn Robbins - February 11, 2016
Netflix announced additional casting for the fan favorite series, Gilmore Girls (WT), created, written and directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino and executive produced, written and directed by Daniel Palladino....
by Caryn Robbins - February 11, 2016
Netflix announced additional casting for the fan favorite series, Gilmore Girls (WT), created, written and directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino and executive produced, written and directed by Daniel Palladino....
Broadway and BUNHEADS Star Sutton Foster Signs on for Netflix's GILMORE GIRLS Revival
by Jessica Khan - February 10, 2016
We didn't think Netflix's GILMORE GIRLS revival could get any better -- but it's outdone itself! According to The Hollywood Reporter, Broadway royalty Sutton Foster is the first new actress to join the streaming platform's highly anticipated reboot....
by Jessica Khan - February 10, 2016
We didn't think Netflix's GILMORE GIRLS revival could get any better -- but it's outdone itself! According to The Hollywood Reporter, Broadway royalty Sutton Foster is the first new actress to join the streaming platform's highly anticipated reboot....
Milo Ventimiglia Officially Returning for Netflix's GILMORE GIRLS Revival; Format Confirmed
by Tyler Peterson - February 10, 2016
Netflix announced additional casting for the fan favorite series, Gilmore Girls (WT), created, written and directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino and executive produced, written and directed by Daniel Palladino. Milo Ventimiglia (Gotham), Matt Czuchry (The Good Wife), Liza Weil (How To Get Away With Mu...
by Tyler Peterson - February 10, 2016
Netflix announced additional casting for the fan favorite series, Gilmore Girls (WT), created, written and directed by Amy Sherman-Palladino and executive produced, written and directed by Daniel Palladino. Milo Ventimiglia (Gotham), Matt Czuchry (The Good Wife), Liza Weil (How To Get Away With Mu...
VIDEO: CBS Announces Series Finale of THE GOOD WIFE with Dramatic Super Bowl Spot
by Caryn Robbins - February 08, 2016
Last night, CBS announced the series finale of THE GOOD WIFE in dramatic fashion with a special promotional spot broadcast during Super Bowl 50 touting the show's final nine episodes....
by Caryn Robbins - February 08, 2016
Last night, CBS announced the series finale of THE GOOD WIFE in dramatic fashion with a special promotional spot broadcast during Super Bowl 50 touting the show's final nine episodes....
BWW Recap: It's Laundry Night on THE GOOD WIFE
by Jacqueline Bublitz - February 01, 2016
Oh, THE GOOD WIFE. I've loved you for so long. And now all signs are pointing to the end! After seven seasons, it might be time - but it's going to be hard saying goodbye to your clever, contradictory, resonant stories, and to the people who play them out so beautifully, like they did tonight....
by Jacqueline Bublitz - February 01, 2016
Oh, THE GOOD WIFE. I've loved you for so long. And now all signs are pointing to the end! After seven seasons, it might be time - but it's going to be hard saying goodbye to your clever, contradictory, resonant stories, and to the people who play them out so beautifully, like they did tonight....
CBS Wins Week in Viewers with 11 Out of Top 15 Broadcasts
by Caryn Robbins - January 20, 2016
Led by the AFC DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS POST-GAME SUNDAY, 60 MINUTES and THE BIG BANG THEORY, CBS was first in viewers for Week 17 of the 2015-2016 season, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Jan. 17....
by Caryn Robbins - January 20, 2016
Led by the AFC DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS POST-GAME SUNDAY, 60 MINUTES and THE BIG BANG THEORY, CBS was first in viewers for Week 17 of the 2015-2016 season, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Jan. 17....
FINDING NEVERLAND's Matthew Morrison Joins THE GOOD WIFE in Recurring Role
by Caryn Robbins - January 07, 2016
Matthew Morrison, currently finishing up his successful run in Broadway's FINIDNG NEVERLAND, has joined the cast of CBS's THE GOOD WIFE in a recurring role....
by Caryn Robbins - January 07, 2016
Matthew Morrison, currently finishing up his successful run in Broadway's FINIDNG NEVERLAND, has joined the cast of CBS's THE GOOD WIFE in a recurring role....
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Tensions Rise on Next All-New Episode of THE GOOD WIFE
by - December 21, 2015
In the upcoming episode titled “Iowa”, tensions run high as the entire Florrick family is crammed into Peter’s campaign bus with Eli and Ruth on their way to the Iowa Caucuses. ...
by - December 21, 2015
In the upcoming episode titled “Iowa”, tensions run high as the entire Florrick family is crammed into Peter’s campaign bus with Eli and Ruth on their way to the Iowa Caucuses. ...
Nathan Lane Joins Bel Powley in Film Adaptation of CARRIE PILBY
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2015
Stage legend Nathan Lane has signed on for the film adaptation of Caren Lissner's 2003 novel CARRIE PILBY, according to The Hollywood Reporter....
by BWW News Desk - December 17, 2015
Stage legend Nathan Lane has signed on for the film adaptation of Caren Lissner's 2003 novel CARRIE PILBY, according to The Hollywood Reporter....
Lincoln Center Theater's 'Platform Series' Continues with DADA WOOF PAPA HOT Stars Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2015
Lincoln Center Theater's Platform Series, a forum for public discussion between Lincoln Center Theater artists and interested theatergoers, continues its 18th season tonight, December 11 at 6pm with PATRICK BREEN and JOHN BENJAMIN HICKEY, the stars of LCT's current Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater producti...
by BWW News Desk - December 11, 2015
Lincoln Center Theater's Platform Series, a forum for public discussion between Lincoln Center Theater artists and interested theatergoers, continues its 18th season tonight, December 11 at 6pm with PATRICK BREEN and JOHN BENJAMIN HICKEY, the stars of LCT's current Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater producti...
Justin Chatwin & Megan Ketch to Lead CBS' Summer Drama AMERICAN GOTHIC
by Tyler Peterson - December 07, 2015
Justin Chatwin and Megan Ketch have joined the cast of AMERICAN GOTHIC, a new one-hour murder mystery series from Steven Spielberg's Amblin Television and CBS Television Studios, to be broadcast in summer 2016....
by Tyler Peterson - December 07, 2015
Justin Chatwin and Megan Ketch have joined the cast of AMERICAN GOTHIC, a new one-hour murder mystery series from Steven Spielberg's Amblin Television and CBS Television Studios, to be broadcast in summer 2016....
BWW Recap: Blind Spots and No-Go Zones on THE GOOD WIFE
by Jacqueline Bublitz - November 30, 2015
No matter how many episodes THE GOOD WIFE devotes to technology, there's always one more thing for me to think about. Tonight, 'Discovery' spends the hour addressing technology as both a reflector, and cultivator, of racism. Essentially - if what we are shown online is primarily a reflection ...
by Jacqueline Bublitz - November 30, 2015
No matter how many episodes THE GOOD WIFE devotes to technology, there's always one more thing for me to think about. Tonight, 'Discovery' spends the hour addressing technology as both a reflector, and cultivator, of racism. Essentially - if what we are shown online is primarily a reflection ...
Lincoln Center Theater's 'Platform Series' Continues with DADA WOOF PAPA HOT Stars, 12/11
by Tyler Peterson - November 24, 2015
Lincoln Center Theater's Platform Series, a forum for public discussion between Lincoln Center Theater artists and interested theatergoers, continues its 18th season on Friday, December 11 at 6pm with PATRICK BREEN and JOHN BENJAMIN HICKEY, the stars of LCT's current Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater produc...
by Tyler Peterson - November 24, 2015
Lincoln Center Theater's Platform Series, a forum for public discussion between Lincoln Center Theater artists and interested theatergoers, continues its 18th season on Friday, December 11 at 6pm with PATRICK BREEN and JOHN BENJAMIN HICKEY, the stars of LCT's current Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater produc...
BWW Recap: A Step To The Right on THE GOOD WIFE
by Jacqueline Bublitz - November 23, 2015
There will be some happy fans after tonight's episode of THE GOOD WIFE. No doubt there will be some unhappy ones too, given the subject matter - even if one of the show's rarely used viewer warnings was deployed in advance of 'Restraint'. The happiness will come from seeing Christine Baranksi get t...
by Jacqueline Bublitz - November 23, 2015
There will be some happy fans after tonight's episode of THE GOOD WIFE. No doubt there will be some unhappy ones too, given the subject matter - even if one of the show's rarely used viewer warnings was deployed in advance of 'Restraint'. The happiness will come from seeing Christine Baranksi get t...
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'Driven' Episode of CBS's THE GOOD WIFE
by - November 12, 2015
On the next episode of CBS's THE GOOD WIFE titled "Driven," Alicia and Lucca join a case involving an automotive executive represented by Lockhart, Agos & Lee....
by - November 12, 2015
On the next episode of CBS's THE GOOD WIFE titled "Driven," Alicia and Lucca join a case involving an automotive executive represented by Lockhart, Agos & Lee....
Geneva Carr and Christopher Sieber Guest Star in Duggar-Inspired Episode of LAW & ORDER: SVU Tonight
by TV News Desk - November 04, 2015
Broadway's Geneva Carr (HAND TO GOD) and Christopher Sieber (MATILDA, PIPPIN) will guest star in tonight's (November 4) episode of LAW & ORDER: SVU....
by TV News Desk - November 04, 2015
Broadway's Geneva Carr (HAND TO GOD) and Christopher Sieber (MATILDA, PIPPIN) will guest star in tonight's (November 4) episode of LAW & ORDER: SVU....
MTC's Fall 2015 Benefit Honors Christine Baranski; Nathan Lane, Meryl Streep and More to Appear
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2015
Manhattan Theatre Club will honor two-time Tony Award winner, Emmy Award winner, and longtime MTC collaborator and board member Christine Baranski tonight, November 2, as part of its Fall Benefit at 583 Park Avenue (63rd Street and Park Avenue)....
by BWW News Desk - November 02, 2015
Manhattan Theatre Club will honor two-time Tony Award winner, Emmy Award winner, and longtime MTC collaborator and board member Christine Baranski tonight, November 2, as part of its Fall Benefit at 583 Park Avenue (63rd Street and Park Avenue)....
CBS's Ratings Winning Streak Hits Five Weeks
by Caryn Robbins - October 27, 2015
CBS extended its viewer winning streak to five weeks with 10 of the top 20 broadcasts, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Oct. 25....
by Caryn Robbins - October 27, 2015
CBS extended its viewer winning streak to five weeks with 10 of the top 20 broadcasts, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Oct. 25....
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