The Good Wife

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The Good Wife

TV-14

2009 - 2016

7 Seasons

Drama

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When a very public sex and political-corruption scandal lands her husband, Peter, in prison, Alicia Florrick (Emmy-winner Julianna Margulies) must get past the humiliation and betrayal and assume responsibility for her family. She resumes her career as a defense attorney, shedding her persona as the embarrassed wife of a politician, and takes charge of her destiny. Years later, after Peter wins the gubernatorial election, Alicia must balance her evolving career and family responsibilities with her new position as first lady of Illinois.

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Season 7

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Julianna Margulies

Alicia Florrick

Christine Baranski

Diane Lockhart

Matt Czuchry

Cary Agos

Jeffrey Dean Morgan

Jason Crouse

Alan Cumming

Eli Gold

Zach Grenier

David Lee

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Synopsis

When a very public sex and political-corruption scandal lands her husband, Peter, in prison, Alicia Florrick (Emmy-winner Julianna Margulies) must get past the humiliation and betrayal and assume responsibility for her family. She resumes her career as a defense attorney, shedding her persona as the embarrassed wife of a politician, and takes charge of her destiny. Years later, after Peter wins the gubernatorial election, Alicia must balance her evolving career and family responsibilities with her new position as first lady of Illinois.

Executive Producer: Ridley Scott, Robert King, Michelle King, David W. Zucker, Brooke Kennedy, Craig Turk, Leonard Dick
Network: CBS
Rating: TV-14
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date: Sep 22, 2009