It was another "The Good Wife" episode full of guest stars. Was it as good as the last episode? Nope, but there were still enough highlights *cough* Carrie Preston *cough* to keep the episode going.
In "Going For The Gold," viewers finally got resolution regarding the Justice Department's case against Eli Gold. To get to the bottom of it, Elsbeth (the brilliant Carrie Preston) sued Frank Landau of the Democratic Party. As a result, we got some fun testimony from Jackie Florrick, solid scenes between Carrie Preston and a bevy of people and a conclusion to one of "The Good Wife's" many ongoing stories. The charges against Eli were dropped after Josh (Kyle MacLachlan) failed to actually have a case. At the end of the episode, Eli returned to Peter's side.
Meanwhile, in the never ending election saga, Jordan (T.R. Knight) proved to be a terrible strategist during Peter's debate prep against Maddie (Maura Tierney). With the help of Alicia and a sappy phone call to Eli, Peter won the debate. Lily Rabe (Sister Mary Eunice to all you "American Horror Story: Asylum" fans out there) was pretty smarmy as Petra the cocky journalist. She should come back. Maura Tierney is always great, I just wish she had more to do besides periodically have a weird scene with Alicia and get owned by Peter every 4 episodes.
Alicia is now a full time equity partner and with that comes managerial duties. Yep, Alicia has to manage the people she called peers up until about two minutes ago. There was some very predictable clashing between Cary and Alicia, but hey, it gave Matt Czuchry something to do.
One thing that really bothered me with this episode was the return of Laura (Amanda Peet). No, it wasn't her bangs, it was the fact that she was hired about three days ago and was now in charge of stuff at the State's Attorney. Come on, writers. The flirtation with Will was almost as predictable as the conflict between Alicia and Cary.
"Going For The Gold" wasn't the best episode of "The Good Wife," but every time Elsbeth was on the screen -- which thankfully was a lot -- everything was better.
Gasp count: One, only when I saw Lily Rabe.
Some other things:
Will and Alicia both had colds. My reaction: Eye roll, smirk.
The amount of wonderfulness Elsbeth brings to this series is unprecedented. Loved the awkward lunch between Elsbeth and Josh. Loved her questioning people on the stand, loved her just standing in the hall talking. Sadly, I think this is her last episode of the season.
"You leave my lips out of it." - Elsbeth
I've revised what I want in a Elsbeth spinoff. I want Kalinda and Elsbeth to be a wacky private eye/lawyer duo. When Kalinda goes out on fact-finding missions for Elsbeth's cases, Elsbeth tags along. She giggles, Kalinda gives her quality side eye. Make my dream a reality, CBS!
The debate prep scene with Diane and Peter was fun. I know this isn't the first scene they've had together, but it certainly was one of the longest.
"I miss you too." - Eli to Peter.
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"Runnin? With The Devil"
Archie Panjabi as Kalinda Sharma.
Kalinda (Archie Panjabi, right) reluctantly agrees to train Robyn (Jess Weixler, left) when Will and Diane decide to hire a second investigator at the firm
Kalinda (Archie Panjabi, right) reluctantly agrees to train Robyn (Jess Weixler, left) when Will and Diane decide to hire a second investigator at the firm.
"Runnin' with the Devil"
Jess Weixler as Robyn, who is being reluctantly trained by Kalinda to be a second investigator at the firm.
"Runnin' with the Devil"
Audra McDonald as Liz, Alicia?s law school classmate and current courtroom foe.
"Runnin' with the Devil"
Alicia (Julianna Margulies, right) speaks with her old law school classmate ? and current courtroom foe ? Liz (Audra McDonald).
"Runnin' with the Devil"
Jailed drug dealer Lemond Bishop requests that Alicia (Julianna Margulies) work with his other lawyer, Charles Lester (Wallace Shawn), but soon begins to suspect his motives.
"Going for the Gold"
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"Red Team/Blue Team"
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"Boom De Ya Da"
Democratic strategist Frank Landau (Mike Pniewski, right) forces Eli (Alan Cumming, left) to work with a second campaign manager.
"Boom De Ya Da"
Eli (Alan Cumming, right) is forced to work with Jordan Karahalios (T.R. Knight, left) a savvy campaign manager.
"Boom De Ya Da"
Alan Cumming as Eli Gold.
"Boom De Ya Da"
Eli (Alan Cumming, right) is forced to work with Jordan Karahalios (T.R. Knight, left) a savvy campaign manager.
"Boom De Ya Da"
T.R. Knight as Jordan Karahalios.
"Boom De Ya Da"
Julianna Margulies as Alicia Florrick.
"Boom De Ya Da"
Eli (Alan Cumming, right) is forced to work with Jordan Karahalios (T.R. Knight, left) a savvy campaign manager.
"A Defense of Marriage"
Alicia (Julianna Margulies, left) and Zach (Graham Phillips, right) are in for a long evening when both her and Peter?s mothers are in attendance.
"A Defense of Marriage"
Peter (Chris Noth, right) speaks with his mother?s caretaker, Cristian (Yul Vazquez, left).
"A Defense of Marriage"
Stockard Channing as Veronica, Chris Noth as Peter Florrick.
"A Defense of Marriage"
Jackie (Mary Beth Peil, right) speaks with her caretaker, Cristian (Yul Vazquez, left).
"A Defense of Marriage"
Alicia?s (Julianna Margulies, left) mother, Veronica (Stockard Channing, right) shows up requesting moral ? and legal ? support.
"A Defense of Marriage"
Jackie (Mary Beth Peil, left), has a tense conversation with Alicia?s mother, Veronica (Stockard Channing, right).
"A Defense of Marriage"
Alicia?s mother, Veronica (Stockard Channing) shows up requesting moral -- and legal -- support.
Here Comes The Judge
Nick?s (Mark Warren. right) latest actions make Kalinda (Archie Panjabi, left) suspicious.
Here Comes The Judge
Nick?s (Mark Warren. right) latest actions make Kalinda (Archie Panjabi, left) suspicious.
Here Comes The Judge
Nick?s (Mark Warren) latest actions make Kalinda (Archie Panjabi) suspicious.
Here Comes The Judge
Alicia (Julianna Margulies, left) and Diane (Christine Baranski, center) help during a hearing to determine if the judge on Will?s (Josh Charles, right) latest case should be removed for bias.
Here Comes The Judge
Laura (Amanda Peet, left) must scramble when Will accuses the judge (Judd Hirsch, right) in their case of being biased.
Here Comes The Judge
Will (Josh Charles, center) runs into Judge Creary (Judd Hirsch, right) and Giada (Karen Olivo, left).
Here Comes The Judge
Laura Hellinger (Amanda Peet. left) questions Will (Josh Charles, right) during a hearing to determine if the judge on Will?s case is biased and should be removed.
Here Comes The Judge
Judge Dunaway (Kurt Fuller) hears arguments on whether another judge should be removed from a trial.
Here Comes The Judge
Julianna Margulies as Alicia Florrick.
Here Comes The Judge
Alicia (Julianna Margulies, right) and Laura Hellinger (Amanda Peet, left) argue whether or not Judge Creary (Judd Hirsch, center) should be removed from hearing a case.
Here Comes The Judge
Josh Charles as Will Gardner
Here Comes The Judge
Alicia (Julianna Margulies, left) and Diane (Christine Baranski, right) help during a hearing to determine if the judge on Will?s latest case should be removed for bias.
Here Comes The Judge
Amanda Peet as Laura.
Here Comes The Judge
Christine Baranski as Diane Lockhart
Anatomy Of A Joke
John Shea as Nestor Agos.
Anatomy Of A Joke
Cary (Matt Czuchry, left) has an uneasy reunion with his father (John Shea, right) during a business trip to Washington, DC.
Anatomy Of A Joke
Cary (Matt Czuchry, right) has an uneasy reunion with his father (John Shea, left) during a business trip to Washington, DC.
Anatomy Of A Joke
Cary (Matt Czuchry, right) has an uneasy reunion with his father (John Shea, left) during a business trip to Washington, DC
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