The Good Wife: Season 2

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CBS | Season Premiere Date: September 28, 2010

Starring: Matt Czuchry, Christine Baranski, Julianna Margulies

Summary: Alicia makes the choice to be Will or stay with Peter and join his reelection bid.

Creator: Michelle King and Robert King (III)

Genre(s): Drama

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Season 2 Episodes

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S2:E23. Closing Arguments
Air Date: May 17, 2011
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S2:E22. Getting Off
Air Date: May 10, 2011
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S2:E21. In Sickness
Air Date: May 3, 2011

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Jessica Shaw

Oct 20, 2010

It's getting difficult to keep coming up with superlatives for this sophomore-season drama, especially with a thrilling and tantalizing episode like tonight's. Read full review

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Rob Owen

Oct 20, 2010

As season two begins, creators/executive producers Robert and Michelle King show no signs of standing pat. They're allowing the series and its characters to evolve while reminding viewers of the show's original premise. Read full review

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Verne Gay

Oct 20, 2010

Like "Mad Men," Wife has an obsessive attention to detail; it's a hurricane of detail, in the visual touches, legal patter and the actors' unspoken flourishes. Nothing seems extraneous or out of place. Also like "Men," this show cares as much about silence as words, or that which isn't said (also a form of eloquence). Read full review

Maureen Ryan

Oct 20, 2010

In its first couple of Season 2 episodes, The Good Wife stirs up a delectable stew of political, legal, romantic and interpersonal complications. It manages to be both escapist and intelligent, and that is an unbeatable combination. Read full review

David Hinckley

Oct 20, 2010

Tuesday night by plunging its characters deeper into a web of crisscrossing dramas that suggest the law and politics ultimately come down to soap operas. Whether it's true or not, The Good Wife makes the theory entertaining to explore. Read full review

Robert Bianco

Oct 21, 2010

While it will no doubt settle back into its normal pattern, the first two episodes have been a bit busy--and a little light on the courtroom drama side of things. Read full review

Linda Stasi

Oct 26, 2010

Verdict: guilty--of being a guilty pleasure. Read full review

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wanderlust8

Mar 12, 2011

The second season of the Good Wife delivers an even more cynical (and real) look at life and politics than the first season. The acting is fantastic and while not every case is the most interesting, the interactions between the characters and the mystery of their motivations more than makesThe second season of the Good Wife delivers an even more cynical (and real) look at life and politics than the first season. The acting is fantastic and while not every case is the most interesting, the interactions between the characters and the mystery of their motivations more than makes up for any run-of-the-mill trial.… Expand

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raviopatra

Jul 8, 2014

The appearances of Michael J. Fox, along with the cunning Patty Nyholm (Martha Plimpton) really help the show to upgrade itself. Julianna Margulies and Christine Baranski are definitely among my favorite female TV characters. However, I gotta admit that Archie Panjabi is the realThe appearances of Michael J. Fox, along with the cunning Patty Nyholm (Martha Plimpton) really help the show to upgrade itself. Julianna Margulies and Christine Baranski are definitely among my favorite female TV characters. However, I gotta admit that Archie Panjabi is the real scene-stealer throughout the show.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

rranger

Aug 6, 2011

Very good script and a very good show; the cast is excellent; and if you like lawyer shows, then this one is for you. There are always several stories or plot lines going on in one episode.

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matrix19

Jun 14, 2015

Over the course of 6 seasons, with its unique blend of serial and
procedural storytelling, /The Good Wife/ expands the clichéd “good
wife,” or melodrama’s martyred “coping woman,” with a contradictory and mercurial characterization of a woman whose liberation and corruption areOver the course of 6 seasons, with its unique blend of serial and
procedural storytelling, /The Good Wife/ expands the clichéd “good
wife,” or melodrama’s martyred “coping woman,” with a contradictory and
mercurial characterization of a woman whose liberation and corruption
are increasingly intertwined.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

elained

Aug 2, 2015

Ok, does this series Jump the Shark? I keep waiting, but so far the answer is NO. Everything seems to stay reasonably logical, even with the enormous complexity. I did miss the demise/disappearance of Blake. Where did he go? But otherwise that's just my memory failing me, but NOT THEOk, does this series Jump the Shark? I keep waiting, but so far the answer is NO. Everything seems to stay reasonably logical, even with the enormous complexity. I did miss the demise/disappearance of Blake. Where did he go? But otherwise that's just my memory failing me, but NOT THE SHOW. Bravo so far. I'm entranced.… Expand

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justnother1

Jan 1, 2011

One of my mot favorite shows - the exemplary Julianna Margulies - crisp plotting, great stories and writing and Archie Punjabi, too. I look forward to every episode.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

grampusdei

Feb 24, 2016

I never actually volunteered to comment so my rating(which was zero according to Metacritic) is completely undeserved, especially because I am a huge fan of the show. While no one can argue with the quality of such programs as Law&Order, The Practice, Murder One, et al, few shows are ableI never actually volunteered to comment so my rating(which was zero according to Metacritic) is completely undeserved, especially because I am a huge fan of the show. While no one can argue with the quality of such programs as Law&Order, The Practice, Murder One, et al, few shows are able to capture the various issues Alicia has deal with in addition to the standard legal gymnastics as well as this show(I.e. infidelity, politics, familial strife, etc.). On top of everything, the show has a tantalizing sexiness that I personally have never experienced in a show of this type or caliber. Alors, bravo.… Expand

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