This week on The Good Pod, Jason and Marissa break down The Good Wife Season 4, Episode 6, “The Art of War.” Alicia is pulled into a deeply emotional civil case involving a military rape survivor and private contractors with immunity, as Colonel Kuhn returns for a powerful storyline. We also see Amanda Peet guest star, Brian Dennehy bring the heat in court, and Josh Charles step behind the camera to direct! Meanwhile, campaign drama heats up as Maddie Hayward makes a bold move, and the Nick situation with Kalinda remains as frustrating as ever.
00:12 – Alicia takes on a troubling civil case involving the military
17:03 – Amanda Peet returns to the screen as Captain Hellinger
25:00 – Colonel Kuhn pulls legal strings from behind the scenes
41:00 – Maddie reveals her true intentions to Alicia
50:50 – Jackie’s new caretaker and a surprising connection
57:00 – Peter vs. Maddie: Governor race showdown begins
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In this ghoulishly fun Halloween episode of Elsbeth, our heroine Elsbeth Tascioni heads into the suburbs of Sleepy Hollow, where the Halloween‑maze fun turns deadly. A newcomer neighbour, free‑spirited Beryl, rubs the self‑appointed “community‑queen” Sharon the wrong way — triggering a rivalry that culminates in murder. Elsbeth and Det. Jackie Donnelly dig into alibis, door‑cam footage and a creepy chainsaw reveal to crack the case. Meanwhile, at the precinct, Capt. C.W. Wagner has his own subplot involving his daughter Julia and potential workplace romance.
00:05 – Hosts kick off the Halloween‑themed episode
00:32 – Marissa & Jason talk Halloween culture, suburb vs city
05:07 – Brief summary of the case in Sleepy Hollow
08:06 – Sharon and Beryl’s neighbour feud is introduced
15:19 – Halloween maze goes live and the murder occurs
26:13 – Elsbeth reveals the fingerprint & pipe evidence to crack the case
51:50 – Wagner’s talk with Julia and workplace drama wrap up
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It’s a ticking-clock kind of day on The Good Wife! In Season 4, Episode 5 ("Waiting for the Knock"), Alicia finds herself on babysitting duty—of Lemond Bishop, no less—when a mysterious federal investigation threatens his legit businesses. Will and Diane see dollar signs, Kalinda sniffs out a body (literally), and Carrie ends up getting arrested for the cause. Meanwhile, Peter’s campaign takes a hit when a steamy rumor resurfaces, putting Alicia in an awkward spot with her new BFF Maddie. Also, can we talk about how Nick just keeps getting worse?
Timestamps:
00:12 – Alicia takes on a ticking-clock case involving Lemond Bishop
14:40 – Clark Hayden’s accounting skills reveal a money-laundering scheme
28:00 – Peter’s campaign faces a scandal and Maddie starts pulling away
36:00 – Kalinda uncovers a dead informant—using her nose
52:15 – The team discusses Kalinda and Nick’s toxic dynamic
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Julia Fox guest stars as Raquel Debrowski, a “grief influencer” whose widow brand is shaken when her firefighter husband Johnny suddenly reappears—alive. What should be a joyful reunion quickly turns deadly as Raquel’s online empire, reality show “The Black Veil,” and shady motives collide. Meanwhile, Elsbeth reconnects with undercover officer Kaia Blanc (now “Denise Jackson”), who’s secretly working a dock corruption case. Their friendship sparks again, but danger looms when Elsbeth’s burner call to Kaia goes unanswered. With cameos, chaos, and commentary on influencer culture, this episode dives deep into love, lies, and the price of going viral.
Timestamps:
00:08 – Julia Fox enters as grief influencer Raquel Debrowski
00:17 – “The Black Veil” reality show and the return of Johnny
00:27 – Elsbeth discovers Johnny’s death isn’t what it seems
00:44 – Undercover Kaia (aka Denise Jackson) reappears
01:00 – A killer reveal and a cliffhanger that puts Kaia in danger
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In this week’s episode of The Good Wife, Diane Lockhart and Alicia Florrick take on a dramatic hazing death lawsuit involving a university water‑polo team, while Eli Gold battles PR fires for Peter’s campaign. The case puts the cycle of campus rituals under the microscope, with a drowned freshman, a coach who “knew but didn’t stop it”, and rumors of a hate‑crime angle that upends everything. Meanwhile at Lockhart & Gardner the 27th‑floor meltdown looms large, as Cary gets a new space and Clarke pushes for change. And on the campaign trail, Jackie Florrick, recently released from the hospital, proves she’s still a weapon in Peter’s corner—only to encounter visual “bugs”, a flashing warning sign of something deeper.
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Timestamps:
00:12 – Introduction and quick banter about “wife” definitions
04:02 – The hazing death case begins (Trey Lawson, Chicago Polytech)
07:13 – Coach on the stand, text message evidence of hazing
10:45 – “Mary” text sparks hate‑crime discussion in court
13:20 – Diane visits the 27th floor, gearing up
18:17 – Clark tries to refloor the firm, Alicia and Cary’s shared office
24:00 – Kalinda interviews the convicted Wayne Crockett in jail
32:11 – Jackie back on the trail, bugs in the senior‑center speech
38:45 – Closing: Jimmy V threatens to publish Peter scandal
Creators & Guests
In “Doll Day Afternoon,” a shady alley deal over a collectible doll spirals rapidly into a tense hostage situation at a toy emporium. Elsbeth’s investigation leads her inside when Nolan Hurst (David Cross) takes control of the store and cuts off surveillance. With Captain Tulley pushing for a shoot-first approach and tension escalating, Elsbeth must deploy her legal instincts and emotional intelligence to deescalate the standoff. She strikes a personal chord—drawing on Nolan’s love for his daughter Bella—to negotiate. Meanwhile Teddy digs up troubling backstory on Tully’s prior missteps. In a climactic twist, the shot intended for Nolan instead hits the doll, and Somerville steps in to deflect the danger. Elsbeth emerges as not just a clever consultant but a mediator in chaos.
⏱️ Timestamps
00:03 – Shady back‑alley deal gone wrong, homicide leads to toy store
00:05 – Nolan Hurst appears at the emporium; hostage situation begins
00:12 – Elsbeth enters, hostage plan & ventilation attempt fails
00:19 – Puppets, nanny‑cams, and Elsbeth’s crafty maneuvers
00:27 – Call with Bella deescalates the crisis
00:46 – Sniper threat, group disguise, shot hits the doll
🔑 Key Themes & Notes
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Elsbeth returns from Scotland, still juggling her undefined relationship with Angus, only to walk into the chaos of a murder: her late-night talk show host Scotty is dead — strangled via his own shredder. While the police initially chalk it up to an accident, Elizabeth senses foul play. She convinces new officer-of-the-week Grace Hackett to help her unravel backstage skullduggery, improv lessons, and shredded evidence that leads her straight to the culprit: Laurel. Meanwhile, budget cuts plague the police station, and Wagner reveals that Elsbeth’s removal from the consent decree now makes her a liability — one that must be paid as a consultant. The episode ends with two major losses (Scotty and his sidekick Mickey) but a shift in power: new host, new sidekick, new tensions.
Timestamps
00:08 – Elsbeth returns from Scotland and learns of Scotty’s death
00:17 – We’re introduced to Grace Hackett, the new handler/cop
00:23 – Laurel’s seduction & tie‑in‑shredder murder
00:32 – Wagner reveals Elsbeth’s new status and its costs
00:42 – Improv session with Laurel helps crack the case
00:52 – Trash wrapper evidence solves the mystery
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Alicia and Will are back in court — this time defending two young coders who take on Neil Gross and ChumHum in a battle over online rankings. It’s classic Good Wife tech-law chaos, complete with Viola Walsh back in the mix and a judge who’s not here for anyone’s condescension. Meanwhile, Eli scrambles to contain another possible scandal — is Peter cheating again, or is the campaign being set up? And Kalinda’s messy, dangerous home life gets even darker. Jason and Marissa break down the courtroom brilliance, the political tension, and why this Kalinda storyline just doesn’t work.
Timestamps
00:12 – Introducing “Two Girls, One Code” and the very online CBS era
04:00 – The case: Neil Gross, page rankings, and the return of Viola
13:00 – Judge Marks doesn’t need your “gopher” explainer
23:30 – Alicia, Will, and the hotel receipt that shakes Eli
44:00 – Peter’s alleged affair, Alicia’s reaction, and Kalinda’s chaotic subplot
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This week on The Good Pod, Jason and Marissa break down Season 4, Episode 2 of The Good Wife – a classic-style courtroom episode with a twisty police misconduct case and a seriously biased Harvard-loving judge. Will is back in court with Diane by his side, facing off against Papa Gilmore (Lionel), while Alicia juggles politics, firm drama, and a surprise ER reunion with guest star Maura Tierney. Meanwhile, Kalinda’s toxic ex is still lingering, and we’re not thrilled about it. Plus, a truly unhinged ice cream scene you won’t forget—and not in a good way.
Timestamps:
00:12 – Alicia and Jason reunite to dissect S4E2 and that judge’s Harvard obsession
05:00 – Will returns to court and faces off with Papa Gilmore
11:30 – The case heats up with shocking juror questions and a dark twist involving antidepressants
27:00 – Kalinda’s disturbing storyline continues (and we’re squirming)
35:40 – Alicia and Maddie meet: ER reunion and flirty confusion
44:30 – Diane suspects Alicia may be meddling in Peter’s campaign
52:00 – Nick is still the worst (and grossest) character on the show
1:01:30 – Listener question: Which Good Wife spinoff would we want?
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