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The Good Fight Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
10 Episodes 2017 - 2017
The legal drama series is a spin-off of "The Good Wife" and takes place about a year after that series ended. Diane Lockhart (Christine Baranski) is pushed out of her law firm when a scam leaves her broke and ruins the reputation of her goddaughter Maia (Rose Leslie). The two women end up joining Lucca Quinn (Cush Jumbo) at a new firm and together they try getting back on their feet. The first season of the show follows Diane and Maia as they rise through the ranks and rebuild their careers, while also trying to solve the mystery of the case that destroyed their professional and personal lives. The series also serves as commentary to America's contemporary political climate, dealing with issues that go from institutional racism to Trump's election.
Episode 1
Inauguration
Sun, Feb 19, 2017 60 mins
"The Good Wife" spin-off begins with a large financial scam destroying a young lawyer and wiping out her mentor Diane Lockhart's savings. The two then join Lucca Quinn at one of Chicago's pre-eminent law firms.
Episode 2
First Week
Sun, Feb 19, 2017 60 mins
Diane raises eyebrows while settling in as a new partner at Reddick, Boseman and Kolstad. Meanwhile, Maia continues to deal with the repercussions of her family's Ponzi scheme; and Lucca and Maia unexpectedly pick up a new case.
Episode 3
The Schtup List
Sun, Feb 26, 2017 60 mins
Adrian and Barbara face a cruel realization about a high-profile client; Lucca serves as second chair to Diane on a case and gets more than she bargained for thanks to the state attorney's golden boy Colin Morello.
Episode 4
Henceforth Known as Property
Sun, Mar 5, 2017 60 mins
Diane and Lucca represent an ovarian cancer survivor looking to obtain custody of her previously donated embryos; Maia is the victim of a fake social media account; Mike Kresteva pays a visit to Reddick, Boseman and Kolstad.
Episode 5
Stoppable: Requiem for an Airdate
Sun, Mar 12, 2017 60 mins
Lucca defends a TV writer-producer in a copyright infringement case with ties to the president of the United States. Meanwhile, Mike Kresteva takes aim at Reddick, Boseman and Kolstad.
Episode 6
Social Media and It's Discontents
Sun, Mar 19, 2017 60 mins
The firm lands tech mogul Neil Gross as a new client, and is tasked with figuring out a way to combat hate speech on his social media platform. Meanwhile, Maia's suspicions about her father grow after Uncle Jax pays an unwelcome visit.
Episode 7
Not So Grand Jury
Sun, Mar 26, 2017 60 mins
Mike Kresteva takes his case against Reddick, Boseman and Kolstad to a grand jury, but the firm devises a grand jury strategy of their own to hamper Kresteva's efforts. Meanwhile, Colin finds himself in an awkward position in court.
Episode 8
Reddick v Boseman
Sun, Apr 2, 2017 60 mins
Founding partner Carl Reddick makes a surprise return to the firm; a renowned local pastor needs the firm's help in a legal matter that threatens to ruin his legacy; Lucca unexpectedly meets Colin's parents.
Episode 9
Self Condemned
Sun, Apr 9, 2017 70 mins
Diane and Adrian find themselves involved in another police brutality case, this time representing a surprising but familiar face, Colin Sweeney. Meanwhile, Lucca represents Maia for her interview with a federal investigator seeking information on the Rindell scandal.
Episode 10
Chaos
Sun, Apr 16, 2017 60 mins
Season 1 ends with Diane taking on a new client who is accused of cyber-terrorism and it results in unforeseen repercussions for the firm, especially for Lucca. Meanwhile, an accident brings Diane and Kurt together; and Henry reveals new truths about the scandal to Maia.
