• Air date: 30 Sep '12 22 episodes
      The fourth season of The Good Wife began broadcasting on September 30, 2012, airing Sundays at 9:00 p.m. Executive producer Tony Scott committed suicide in August 2012; about a month prior to the start of the season. The season premiere was dedicated in Scott's memory. The season finale aired on April 28, 2013.
  • List of Episodes (22)
    • 1. I Fought The Law

      30 Sep '12
      A state trooper targets Zach, putting Alicia on the offensive; Kalinda decides to face her problems; Diane and Will explore the firm's financial issues.
    • 2. And The Law Won

      07 Oct '12
      As the firm undergoes budget and staff cuts, Will hopes his first post-suspension case will result in a big paydat; Alicia unexpectedly helps Peter's campaign.
    • 3. Two Girls, One Code

      14 Oct '12
      Will and Alicia represent an Internet startup in a lawsuit against a search engine that may be manipulating results; Eli tries to avoid a possible scandal for Peter's campaign.
    • 4. Don't Haze Me, Bro

      21 Oct '12
      An opposing lawyer keeps Alicia and Diane on their toes by constantly changing tactics; Eli is successful in protecting Peter's image.
    • 5. Waiting for the Knock

      28 Oct '12
      When Lemond Bishop's accountant is arrested, Diane and Alicia must determine if the feds are going after his drug money or legal business; Nick causes more trouble for Kalinda.
    • 6. The Art of War

      04 Nov '12
      When a female military officer accuses a civilian contractor of attempting to rape her in Afghanistan, Alicia tries to prove that he is not protected by a law prohibiting servicemen from suing the military. Meanwhile, a surprising new obstacle appears in Peter's quest for the governorship.
    • 7. Anatomy of a Joke

      11 Nov '12
      During a trip to Washington, D.C., Cary has an uncomfortable reunion with his father (John Shea); a former client asks Alicia for help; Will and Diane question Clarke's most recent strategy.
    • 8. Here Comes the Judge

      18 Nov '12
      Will thinks a judge is biased against his client; Grace is affected by a classmate's death and falls for a questionable guy; Zach tries to help Peter's campaign; Kalinda is suspicious of Nick.
    • 9. A Defense of Marriage

      25 Nov '12
      A famous, liberal lawyer hijacks Diane and Alicia's latest case; when Alicia's mother (Stockard Channing) visits fro Thanksgiving, she seeks legal support.
    • 10. Battle of the Proxies

      02 Dec '12
      While Will defends a man accused of murder, Alicia tries to help by assisting a prosecutor in another county who is trying a different man for the same crime; the Justice Department puts heat on Eli; Nick takes action that forces Kalinda's hand.
    • 11. Boom De Yah Da

      06 Jan '13
      Louis Canning's attempts to delay a deposition could complicate Will's latest and potentially lucrative case; Diane and Will have a face-off with Clarke.
    • 12. Je Ne Sais What?

      13 Jan '13
      Will, Diane and Alicia help Elsbeth Tascioni (Carrie Preston) when she is arrested; Eli and Jordan give Peter conflicting pieces of advice.
    • 13. The Seven Day Rule

      27 Jan '13
      Alicia is presented with a career-changing offer that includes a substantial financial risk; Diane and Will confront their creditors; Eli and Jordan don't agree on a possible attack on Maddie's campaign.
    • 14. Red Team, Blue Team

      17 Feb '13
      Office politics heat up when Will and Diane ask Cary and Alicia to face them in a mock trial; Eli tries to maintain his position on Peter's campaign.
    • 15. Going for the Gold

      03 Mar '13
      When the Justice Department refuses to reveal who will be testifying against Eli, Elsbeth takes Assistant U.S. Attorney Josh Perrotti to civil court for defamation in order to force him to answer her questions under oath. Meanwhile, Jordan helps Peter prepare for a debate and Alicia’s relationship with her co-workers evolves.
    • 16. Runnin' with the Devil

      10 Mar '13
      The Justice Department refuses to say who will testify against Eli; Elsbeth takes Assistant U.S. Attorney Josh Perrotti to civil court in an attempt to get answers; Jordan helps Peter with debate prep; Alicia's relationships evolve.
    • 17. Invitation to an Inquest

      17 Mar '13
      Alicia and Will’s latest case brings them to an inquest at the coroner’s office, where they are hindered by a strict rule that limits their questioning to three per witness. Also, Cary’s father returns to bring new business to the firm and Eli schemes against Jordan.
    • 18. Death of a Client

      24 Mar '13
      When an erratic and litigious client is murdered, Alicia is convinced to waive attorney/client privilege to help the police when she learns that the killer may also be targeting someone close to her. Also, Peter and Mike Kresteva vie for an influential endorsement and Diane receives a stunning offer.
    • 19. The Wheels of Justice

      31 Mar '13
      Alicia and Will go to trial unprepared when they learn that an impending Supreme Court ruling could result in Colin Sweeney being jailed for life. Also, Diane reunites with Kurt McVeigh but is forced to reevaluate the relationship.
    • 20. Rape: A Modern Perspective

      14 Apr '13
      A hacker group brings the trial of an accused rapist to the Internet; Diane is vetted for a Supreme Court seat; Robyn draws Kalinda's suspicion.
    • 21. A More Perfect Union

      21 Apr '13
      As a favor to her mother, Alicia represents software coders in a contract dispute; Peter asks Alicia to renew their wedding vows.
    • 22. What's in the Box?

      28 Apr '13
      When Zach thinks he has witnessed vote tampering, Will, Alicia and Diane race to a series of emergency court proceedings on the night of the gubernatorial election; an unexpected source offers to help Cary start his own firm.