The Good Wife (season 2)

The Good Wife (season 2)

Season 2 U.S. DVD Cover
Country of origin United States
No. of episodes 23
Broadcast
Original channel CBS
Original run September 28, 2010 – May 17, 2011
Home video release

DVD release

Region 1 September 13, 2011[1]
Region 2 September 12, 2011[2]
Region 4 October 6, 2011[3]

The second season of The Good Wife began broadcasting on September 28, 2010, and concluded on May 17, 2011.

Cast

Main

Recurring

Awards and nominations

Primetime Emmy Awards

Episodes

No. in
series		 No. in
season		 Title Directed by Written by Original air date Production
code		 U.S. viewers
(millions)
241"Taking Control"Félix AlcaláRobert King & Michelle KingSeptember 28, 201020112.84[4]
Picking up from the season one finale, Alicia is about to join Peter on the dais as Will calls. Eli grabs the phone and gets Alicia to take Peter's hand. Will leaves two messages: the first saying he understands they should just drop it, then the second saying that he loves her, and he's not dropping this. Eli deletes the second message. Before they have a chance to settle things, Will gets caught up in the law firm merger and has to deal with the new partner, Derrick Bond. In court, Alicia is appointed as a counselor to an accused murderer who insists on defending himself.
252"Double Jeopardy"Dean ParisotTed HumphreyOctober 5, 201020212.76[5]
Dissatisfied that Alicia wins a not guilty verdict for a young Army Reservist accused of murdering his wife, Cary has the case re-tried in military court. In military court, the rules are different and the law is presented differently stacking the decks against Alicia. But Alicia has a plan and calls Cary to the stand as a witness as a way of producing evidence which gives a break in the case and saves her client. Meanwhile as the campaign kicks into full gear, Childs resorts to dirty tricks in an effort to mar Peter's reputation.
263"Breaking Fast"James Whitmore, Jr.Corinne BrinkerhoffOctober 12, 201020311.82[6]
For the first time, SLG goes squarely on the offensive with prosecutors, filing a multimillion-dollar malicious prosecution suit against the S.A.'s office for ruining an innocent defendant's life. Childs is desperate to defend his department's decisions while covering himself; Diane and Will debate how to best utilize Alicia in a case against her husband's political opponent; and Kalinda and Cary go head-to-head in trying to determine the true culprit's identity. All of the maneuvering builds to one explosive conflict between Alicia and Glenn Childs that could make or break the case—and ultimately, the campaign.
274"Cleaning House"Rosemary RodriguezRobert King & Michelle KingOctober 19, 201020412.17[7]
Alicia once again faces the impossibly sweet young Nancy Crozier, only this time she's her co-counsel and – supposedly – on the same side of the case. Although Alicia's prepared for her innocent-with-a-dagger routine, it was originally thought that it could work toward their common goal: defending their linked clients in a civil suit. But when Nancy proves as dangerous as the opposition, Alicia fights on two fronts and ultimately outmaneuvers her to protect her client.
285"VIP Treatment"Michael ZinbergRobert King & Michelle KingOctober 26, 201020512.59[8]
The young DA Wendy Scott-Carr announces her intent to run for State's Attorney at a gala dinner in front of Alicia, Peter, and the LGB partners. While Peter and Eli try to figure out what this means for their campaign, Alicia is called back to the firm for a woman who accuses a Nobel Prize winner of sexual assault.
296"Poisoned Pill"Peter O'FallonKeith EisnerNovember 9, 201020612.33[9]
Alicia defends a client who sues a pharmaceutical company for causing her mother's suicide, but the company's lawyer (Michael J. Fox) uses his disability in the courtroom to gain an advantage.
307"Bad Girls"Jim McKayCourtney Kemp AgbohNovember 16, 201020711.74[10]
Alicia is assigned the DUI case of a teen star (Miranda Cosgrove) and sister (Emily Kinney) who ran her car into a pole after a night of underage drinking and is accused of attempted murder.
318"On Tap"Roxann DawsonLeonard DickNovember 23, 201020810.03[11]
Alicia comes across a startling discovery when she finds tapes that have to do with her while trying to defend a client.
329"Nine Hours"Julie HébertMeredith AverillDecember 14, 201020911.84[12]
The firm has to quickly amend an appeal of a death row inmate about to be executed. The first debate is held in the state's attorney race.
3310"Breaking Up"Félix AlcaláRobert King & Michelle KingJanuary 11, 201121012.29[13]
A client's son is accused of murder and Alicia tries to turn him against his girlfriend, who's accused of the same crime. Meanwhile, Diane asks Alicia to make a tough decision regarding the split of the law firm. Guest starring Leelee Sobieski.
3411"Two Courts"Tom DiCilloTed HumphreyJanuary 18, 201121111.43[14]
The firm hires a jury consultant (Norbert Leo Butz) after Will thinks the judge has a bias against him. Meanwhile, an old friend of Peter's turns up at Jackie's request, much to the discomfort of Eli.
3512"Silly Season"Rosemary RodriguezCorinne BrinkerhoffFebruary 1, 201121212.14[15]
The campaign heats up as Wendy Scott-Carr threatens to unleash posters of Zach arranging an abortion for his former girlfriend. Alicia defends a client who is accused of killing an inmate during a jail fight.
3613"Real Deal"Michael ZinbergTeleplay by: Robert King & Michelle King
Story by: Keith Eisner		February 8, 201121311.86[16]
The firm tries to get a neighborhood to hire them after toxic dumping in water makes the women sterile. Guest starring Michael J. Fox.
3714"Net Worth"Brooke KennedyTeleplay by: Robert King & Michelle King
Story by: Meredith Averill		February 15, 201121411.43[17]
The firm takes on an Internet billionaire client, who is suing a film studio for a negative portrayal of him. Alicia talks to Will about the voicemail message. Guest starring Rita Wilson
3815"Silver Bullet"Jim McKayTeleplay by: Robert King & Michelle King
Story by: Steve Lichtman		February 22, 201121511.86[18]
Diane defends Kurt in court when he is sued for a testimony he provided. Eli faces a conflict between his personal and professional interests when he meets Wendy Scott-Carr's illegal nanny (America Ferrera).
3916"Great Firewall"Nelson McCormickTeleplay by: Robert King & Michelle King
Story by: Leonard Dick		March 1, 201121611.38[19]
The firm sues a social networking site on behalf of a Chinese dissident (Ken Leung), who posted an anonymous blog about democracy in China, and was jailed and tortured by the Chinese government when the site failed to protect his anonymity and turned over his IP address. Meanwhile, Eli gets a tip that he hopes will drive Childs out of the race, and Will and Diane hope to wrestle the firm away from Derrick Bond once and for all.
4017"Ham Sandwich"Griffin DunneKeith EisnerMarch 22, 201121711.70[20]
The firm represents a drug lord during his divorce. Eli tries to get the white vote for Peter. Kalinda testifies before a grand jury to prove her innocence.
4118"Killer Song"James Whitmore, Jr.Karen HallMarch 29, 201121810.16[21]
The firm represents a woman who wants to make sure her mother's killer does not profit from a song he wrote about the murder. Eli helps Wendy Scott-Carr's ex-nanny and father escape deportation. Kalinda tries to make sure her secret does not come out as her nemesis confronts her with it.
4219"Wrongful Termination"Phil AbrahamTed HumphreyApril 5, 201121910.82[22]
The firm represents a wife whose husband committed suicide because of poor working conditions. Meanwhile, Cary finds out about Kalinda's secret. Guest starring Michael J. Fox.
4320"Foreign Affairs"Frederick E. O. ToyeTeleplay by: Robert King & Michelle King
Story by: Meredith Averill		April 12, 201122011.05[23]
While Lockhart/Gardner deals with a continuing case involving Venezuelan oil-rigs (opposing guest star Fred Thompson), the election results are finally in. Andrew Wiley confronts Alicia about the missing pages from the final Blake interview. Kalinda, knowing what it is about, delays the inevitable confession to Alicia. Guest star Erica Hill stars as herself, interviewing Alicia before the all-important vote.
4421"In Sickness"Félix AlcaláTeleplay by: Robert King & Michelle King
Story by: Steve Lichtman		May 3, 201122112.38[24]
The firm represents a patient who needs a liver transplant, and her name was taken off the transplant list. Alicia deals with the emotional backlash of Kalinda's affair with Peter.
4522"Getting Off"Roxann DawsonLeonard DickMay 10, 201122211.73[25]
Lockhart/Gardner defends the owner of an adultery website (guest star Sarah Silverman) and Alicia confronts Kalinda about the latter's affair with Peter.
4623"Closing Arguments"Robert KingTeleplay by: Robert King & Michelle King
Story by: Corinne Brinkerhoff		May 17, 201122312.58[26]
In the season finale, Alicia and Kalinda put aside their strained relationship to prove their client's innocence of murder. After a mistrial is declared, Alicia and Will celebrate and end up taking a hotel suite together.

Ratings

US

Episode Title Air Date HH Rating 18-49 Rating Viewers Rank Ref
1 (24) Taking Control September 28, 2010 8.3 2.5 12.844 #15 [27]
2 (25) Double Jeopardy October 5, 2010 8.3 2.5 12.762 #10 [28]
3 (26) Breaking Fast October 12, 2010 7.7 2.5 11.815 #17 [29]
4 (27) Cleaning House October 19, 2010 7.9 2.6 12.169 #15 [30]
5 (28) VIP Treatment October 26, 2010 8.2 2.4 12.588 #18 [31]
6 (29) Poisoned Pill November 9, 2010 8.0 2.2 12.327 #16 [32]
7 (30) Bad Girls November 16, 2010 7.6 2.2 11.735 #18 [33]
8 (31) On Tap November 23, 2010 6.7 2.1 10.030 #16 [34]
9 (32) Nine Hours December 14, 2010 7.7 2.2 11.835 #12 [35]
10 (33) Breaking Up January 11, 2011 7.8 2.3 12.288 #9 [36]
11 (34) Two Courts January 18, 2011 7.6 2.1 11.434 #15 [37]
12 (35) Silly Season February 1, 2011 7.7 2.2 12.136 #11 [38]
13 (36) Real Deal February 8, 2011 7.6 2.2 11.857 #15 [39]
14 (37) Net Worth February 15, 2011 7.5 2.0 11.427 #12 [40]
15 (38) Silver Bullet February 22, 2011 7.6 2.0 11.855 #13 [41]
16 (39) Great Firewall March 1, 2011 7.4 2.2 11.383 #10 [42]
17 (40) Ham Sandwich March 22, 2011 7.7 2.1 11.697 #9 [43]
18 (41) Killer Song March 29, 2011 6.7 1.9 10.162 #23 [44]
19 (42) Wrongful Termination April 5, 2011 7.1 2.0 10.816 #18 [45]
20 (43) Foreign Affairs April 12, 2011 7.4 2.0 11.051 #12 [46]
21 (44) In Sickness May 3, 2011 8.0 2.4 12.383 #11 [47]
22 (45) Getting Off May 10, 2011 7.7 2.0 11.731 #14 [48]
23 (46) Closing Arguments May 17, 2011 8.1 2.4 12.577 #12 [49]

DVR Ratings (season 2)

References

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