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The Good Wife

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  • Episode aired Oct 26, 2010
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 42m
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Julianna Margulies in The Good Wife (2009)
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Alicia and the partners debate whether to take the case of a massage therapist who accuses a Nobel Peace Prize winner of sexual assault. Meanwhile, Peter and Eli try to figure out what Wendy... Read allAlicia and the partners debate whether to take the case of a massage therapist who accuses a Nobel Peace Prize winner of sexual assault. Meanwhile, Peter and Eli try to figure out what Wendy's candidacy means for their campaign. decision.Alicia and the partners debate whether to take the case of a massage therapist who accuses a Nobel Peace Prize winner of sexual assault. Meanwhile, Peter and Eli try to figure out what Wendy's candidacy means for their campaign. decision.
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  • Director
    • Michael Zinberg
  • Writers
    • Robert King
    • Michelle King
  • Stars
    • Julianna Margulies
    • Matt Czuchry
    • Archie Panjabi
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  • Director
    • Michael Zinberg
  • Writers
    • Robert King
    • Michelle King
  • Stars
    • Julianna Margulies
    • Matt Czuchry
    • Archie Panjabi
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    Julianna Margulies
    Julianna Margulies
    • Alicia Florrickas Alicia Florrick
    Matt Czuchry
    Matt Czuchry
    • Cary Agosas Cary Agos
    Archie Panjabi
    Archie Panjabi
    • Kalinda Sharmaas Kalinda Sharma
    Alan Cumming
    Alan Cumming
    • Eli Goldas Eli Gold
    Josh Charles
    Josh Charles
    • Will Gardneras Will Gardner
    Christine Baranski
    Christine Baranski
    • Diane Lockhartas Diane Lockhart
    Chris Noth
    Chris Noth
    • Peter Florrickas Peter Florrick
    Anika Noni Rose
    Anika Noni Rose
    • Wendy Scott-Carras Wendy Scott-Carr
    Scott Porter
    Scott Porter
    • Blake Calamaras Blake Calamar
    Frederick Weller
    Frederick Weller
    • Wilk Hobsonas Wilk Hobson
    Natalie Knepp
    Natalie Knepp
    • Lara Whiteas Lara White
    Sonequa Martin-Green
    Sonequa Martin-Green
    • Courtney Wellsas Courtney Wells
    • (as Sonequa Martin)
    Elizabeth Reaser
    Elizabeth Reaser
    • Tammy Linnataas Tammy Linnata
    Michael Ealy
    Michael Ealy
    • Derrick Bondas Derrick Bond
    Vernon Jordan
    Vernon Jordan
    • Selfas Self
    Arianna Hoeppner
    • Sabrina Potteras Sabrina Potter
    Jon Fletcher
    Jon Fletcher
    • Boyas Boy
    Kelly Bishop
    Kelly Bishop
    • Mrs. Kentas Mrs. Kent
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      • Michael Zinberg
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      • Robert King
      • Michelle King
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    A licensed massage therapist who claims that she was sexually assaulted by a Nobel laureate at a Chicago hotel asks the firm to represent her; complications arise because the accused, Joe Kent, is known for work on behalf of women. Alicia and the partners leave the annual Bar Association dinner to deliberate. At the Bar Association dinner, a third candidate -- attorney Wendy Scott-Carr -- announces her run for state's attorney. Peter's attempt to convince her to be his deputy falls on deaf ears. In addition, Peter is drawn into the Kent case when his lawyer offers Kent's endorsement in return for getting Alicia's firm to drop the case. —garykmcd
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    • Trivia
      During the bar association gala, the attendees are entertained by the Steppenwolf Theatre Company performing scenes from a play called "The Cow with No Country." Although Steppenwolf is a real (and acclaimed) Chicago theater company, there is no such play as "The Cow with No Country" (although the short pieces included during the gala scene show that it is a parody of the play "War Horse").
    • Goofs
      They keep saying that Joe Kent is going to Stockholm, Sweden, presumably to get the Nobel Peace Prize. The Peace Prize is awarded in Oslo, Norway.
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      Heaven
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      Written by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance

      Performed by Brandi Carlile

      Plays as Will dances with Tammy

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    VIP Treatment So True to Life ****
    What are the ramifications of filing a lawsuit regarding sexual harassment or assault? This theme is excellently examined in the latest episode of this hit television show.

    Notice how politics is used to get a law firm to drop its pending case. Notice how the accused has to be questioned thoroughly, not only to see if the veracity is true, but to see how she would be under cross examination from the defense.

    While this is going on, Peter has to now contend with an able black woman entering the race for state attorney general. Will the 2 gentlemen divide their vote and therefore bring this woman victory?

    Even the mild-mannered, Will Gardner is brought into a fist fight here showing that there is only so much that a human being can take, especially when provoked.

    Anyone beginning to realize that if they ever making a film biography of the late Susan Hayward, Julianne Margulies would be perfect to play the outstanding actress?
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    • Release date
      • October 26, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • Scott Free Productions
      • King Size Productions
      • Small Wishes
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    • Runtime
      42 minutes
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      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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