The Good Wife

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Season 6
  • Network: CBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 22, 2009
Season #: 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 132 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 116 out of 132
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 132
  3. Negative: 10 out of 132
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  1. cdsmusicchart
    Sep 22, 2014
    10
    "The Good Wife" is unbelievably fantastic. It's sharp, smart and most importantly, it has stayed stable for most of its run. While ratings have been borderline acceptable (by CBS' standards), this Emmy Award winning series is bound to continue on for at least 1-2 more years (7th or 8th season) thanks to its wit and charm. Highly recommended and addicting.
  2. jlizada
    Sep 22, 2014
    10
    The Good Wife is easily one of the best shows on TV. I do not know how they'll top the 5th season but odds are they'll do a great job with the 6th. The first episode of the 6th season did not disappoint. I am looking forward to more from this show!
  3. eragon1189
    Sep 29, 2014
    10
    You know that feeling we get when we watch an awesome show right ?..this new season of good wife was able to do that plus the music in this season is too good.
  4. Rex_richards
    Jan 5, 2015
    5
    This is an addictive show, but the latest season is trying to catch up on ratings with unreal plot lines. Do you remember when Mad Men stopped being cool and suddenly started including suicides, fights, action sequences in each episode to try and make it more 'mainstream'? The Good Wife is doing the same thing, ramping up the plots to the point of them being OTT. Season 5 was a massiveThis is an addictive show, but the latest season is trying to catch up on ratings with unreal plot lines. Do you remember when Mad Men stopped being cool and suddenly started including suicides, fights, action sequences in each episode to try and make it more 'mainstream'? The Good Wife is doing the same thing, ramping up the plots to the point of them being OTT. Season 5 was a massive change of pace and now season 6 is doing the same but in a more crass manner. Let's hope they do the same thing as Mad Men and get back to grass roots.… Expand
  5. zbrusher
    Feb 19, 2015
    2
    It is an addictive show, there is no doubt about that, but I gotta say that the writing and acting lacks of quality, (with exception of Josh Charles(Will) ,Matt Czuchry(Cary) and Mr.Big( Peter)).
    I can see how Julianna Margulies(Alicia) struggles to show any emotion due her plastics surgeries or excessive make up(performance wise is like another kristen stewart). Archie Panjabi(Kalinda)    It is an addictive show, there is no doubt about that, but I gotta say that the writing and acting lacks of quality, (with exception of Josh Charles(Will) ,Matt Czuchry(Cary) and Mr.Big( Peter)).
    I can see how Julianna Margulies(Alicia) struggles to show any emotion due her plastics surgeries or excessive make up(performance wise is like another kristen stewart). Archie Panjabi(Kalinda) portrays an awful but miraculous character that saves everyone, every single time, like a female version of James Bond minus the fx of a movie(literally like another character from another universe). I get why people like the show but this show will never reach superior standards and will be forgotten once it is over.
    And btw, I dont really know how they called the show "the good wife". Perhaps just as a mocking terminology??? because it displays completely the opposite of that. In what universe Alicia would be a good wife? It should not have a metacritic that high... I cant understand why this show has better score that breaking bad in some seasons.    … Expand
  6. martinex
    Sep 25, 2014
    9
    I didn't want to like this show (the characters are just a bit cool and smug for my tastes) but the show is well written and impeccably directed (it looks like a 40 minute film every week). It's undeniably good. Hard to believe it's on network television.
  7. Mantis
    Sep 29, 2014
    9
    This show just keeps entertaining in an amazing way. Just when you think what's about to happen they throw you off. It does that with a lot of smart humor, and just keeps for wanting more. If season 6 is going to be all as strong as the first two episodes we're in for a very cool ride.
  8. drlowdon
    Oct 1, 2017
    8
    The Good Wife’s sixth season still contains plenty of really good episodes, and to be honest even an average episode of this show is better than virtually any other network drama, but it doesn’t quite have the narrative consistency of previous seasons. A large part of The Good Wife’s success has been based on the way it combines it’s “case of the week” procedural elements with its largerThe Good Wife’s sixth season still contains plenty of really good episodes, and to be honest even an average episode of this show is better than virtually any other network drama, but it doesn’t quite have the narrative consistency of previous seasons. A large part of The Good Wife’s success has been based on the way it combines it’s “case of the week” procedural elements with its larger overall storylines. This sixth season concentrates far more exclusively on the larger picture, mainly Alicia’s campaign to become states attorney, to the extent where it occasionally feels as though the show is spinning its wheels. Of course, thanks in large part to Margulies, the show remains an entertaining watch anyway and with just one season left I can’t wait to see how things will eventually work out.… Expand
  9. matrix19
    Jun 14, 2015
    10
    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
    are increasingly intertwined.
  10. PoeticDumpling
    Jan 12, 2015
    10
    Six seasons later this show still outdoes itself. This is one of the few saving graces on network television these days. Relevant, sharp, fast-paced, balances variety with precision... You root for these characters when they gain their victorious moments. So smart. I never tire of this one.
  11. tvnewsguido
    Oct 25, 2014
    9
    Already loved the show after binge watching the first 4 seasons. I thought portions of Season 5 rambled a bit but they hit the ground running (and other clichés for a fast paced start) in Season 6 and haven't slowed down at all.

    I would say "more people need to watch this show" but they pull 10 million viewers a week - they're just the wrong viewers. The show skews older which means    Already loved the show after binge watching the first 4 seasons. I thought portions of Season 5 rambled a bit but they hit the ground running (and other clichés for a fast paced start) in Season 6 and haven't slowed down at all.

    I would say "more people need to watch this show" but they pull 10 million viewers a week - they're just the wrong viewers. The show skews older which means advertisers don't care if it lives or dies.

    This is going to be the show you binge-watch in a couple of years and wonder why you didn't watch it when it was on.    … Expand
  12. AxeT
    Jul 20, 2015
    7
    [For entire series] What was a very well done insightful drama with a ripped from the headlines concept which all too often was see through silly to a fault, yet still provocative and highly watchable has slipped badly with a lead character devolving into a wine swilling, shrill shrieking shrew, class A **** played to ultimate annoyance by the actress with the over sized head. This show[For entire series] What was a very well done insightful drama with a ripped from the headlines concept which all too often was see through silly to a fault, yet still provocative and highly watchable has slipped badly with a lead character devolving into a wine swilling, shrill shrieking shrew, class A **** played to ultimate annoyance by the actress with the over sized head. This show is not for those who can't look past the extreme fascist leftist narcissism of its creator/writers.… Expand
  13. Erdellhak1
    Oct 7, 2014
    10
    This is a great show, great cast, tons of people we love to hate and hate to love! CBS knocks it out of the park with this one! WARNING: This show is addicting!
  14. notforbreakfast
    Oct 31, 2014
    10
    In its penultimate season, "The Good Wife" remains as urgent, important, witty, and funny as ever. I don't want to see it end next season--but at least I have forty-four episodes left, full of exciting and dynamic changes for the characters I have grown so attached to. I will miss you, Alicia, most of all. Goodbye, "Good Wife".
  15. All_ButTrU4
    Jan 3, 2022
    9
    Just when you think what's about to happen they throw you off. It does that with a lot of smart humor, and just keeps for wanting more. If season 6 is going to be all as strong as the first two episodes we're in for a very cool ride.

Awards & Rankings

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#6 Best TV Season of 2014
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#96 Most Discussed TV Season of 2014

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
89

Universal acclaim - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. The Wrap
    Reviewed by: Diane Garrett
    Sep 22, 2014
    90
    There's a looser feel after so much anger and grief; jazzy instrumental music underscores the twisting and turning action. It's top notch TV by directors at the height of their game.
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  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Sep 22, 2014
    90
    The CBS drama continues to provide evidence that quality isn’t necessarily defined by blood, guts or exposed flesh. All it really takes is brains--and in this case, you don’t even have to eat them.
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  3. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Sep 19, 2014
    100
    A show that's every bit the equal of the best of cable.
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