The Good Wife (2009)
A disgraced politician's wife reclaims her identity and career in this sharp, Emmy-winning CBS legal drama spanning seven acclaimed seasons.
The Good Wife - Series Information
- Original Title: The Good Wife
- First Air Year: 2009
- Last Air Year: 2016
- Created by: Michelle King, Robert King
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (43 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 7
- Number of Episodes: 156
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: September 22, 2009 (United States - TV-14), September 22, 2009 (Canada - 18+), September 22, 2009 (United Kingdom - 12), September 22, 2009 (Germany - 12), September 22, 2009 (France - 10), September 22, 2009 (India - U), September 22, 2009 (Australia - M), September 22, 2009 (Brazil - 14), September 22, 2009 (Mexico - B), September 22, 2009 (Spain - 13), September 22, 2009 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: CBS
- Alternative Titles: 律政巾帼 (CN), Good Wife (DE), The Good Wife (ES), Geroji žmona (LT), האישה הטובה (IL)
- Production Companies: CBS Productions, King Size Productions, Scott Free Productions
- Production Countries: United States of America
The Good Wife - Plot
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.
The Good Wife - Trailer
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The Good Wife - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Michelle King
- Robert King
Main Cast
- Julianna Margulies
- Christine Baranski
- Matt Czuchry
- Alan Cumming
- Archie Panjabi
- Josh Charles
- Chris Noth
- Makenzie Vega
- Graham Phillips
- Zach Grenier
Writers
- Robert King
- Michelle King
- Ted Humphrey
- Leonard Dick
- Corinne Brinkerhoff
Executive Producers
- Ridley Scott
- Robert King
- David W. Zucker
- Michelle King
- Brooke Kennedy
The Good Wife - FAQs
Where can you stream The Good Wife?
The Good Wife is available to stream on Paramount+ (including via Apple TV Channel, Amazon Channel, and Roku Premium Channel) across multiple subscription tiers. It can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
Is The Good Wife based on a true story?
The Good Wife is not based on a single true story, but it was inspired by real-life political sex scandals, most notably those involving Silda Wall Spitzer and Jenny Sanford, wives who publicly stood by their husbands during high-profile political corruption and infidelity controversies.
Who are the main actors in The Good Wife?
The Good Wife stars Julianna Margulies as Alicia Florrick, Christine Baranski as Diane Lockhart, Matt Czuchry as Cary Agos, Alan Cumming as Eli Gold, Archie Panjabi as Kalinda Sharma, Josh Charles as Will Gardner, and Chris Noth as Peter Florrick, among others.
How many seasons does The Good Wife have?
The Good Wife ran for 7 seasons and 156 episodes on CBS. Each season contained between 22 and 23 episodes. The series premiered on September 22, 2009, and concluded in 2016, with a spinoff, The Good Fight, continuing the story.
Did The Good Wife win any awards?
Yes. The Good Wife earned widespread critical acclaim and numerous accolades, including Emmy Awards for Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Lead Actress for Julianna Margulies. Archie Panjabi also won an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.
What is the ending of The Good Wife explained?
In the series finale, Alicia's colleague Finn Polmar is acquitted, but her ally Jason Crouse leaves. Peter is convicted of corruption. The episode ends with Alicia being slapped by Diane Lockhart — a mirror of the pilot's opening — symbolizing that Alicia has become what she once despised.
Who created The Good Wife?
The Good Wife was created by Michelle King and Robert King, the husband-and-wife writing team who also served as showrunners throughout the series' seven-season run. They later created the spinoff series The Good Fight, which premiered on CBS All Access in 2017.
What is the content rating for The Good Wife?
The Good Wife is rated TV-14 in the United States, indicating content that may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series deals with mature themes including political corruption, infidelity, legal ethics, and morally complex situations throughout its seven-season run.
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