The Good Wife: Season 3, Episode 5 - Marthas and Caitlins

In Season 3, Episode 5 of The Good Wife, we’re diving into “Marthas and Caitlins,” where a seemingly simple associate hiring turns into office drama, and the return of one Colin Sweeney shakes things up in court. Alicia is caught between politics at Lockhart Gardner and personal dynamics with Will and Celeste. Meanwhile, Eli is scheming as usual, and Kalinda draws new boundaries. Oh, and there’s a tutor named Jennifer… it’s a lot. Come for the courtroom chaos, stay for the Celeste sass and Sweeney smirks!

Timestamps

00:12 – Alicia takes on hiring duties and meets Martha and Caitlin

07:15 – A whistleblower’s death complicates Diane and Celeste’s plane crash case

10:45 – Colin Sweeney re-enters with flair—and a favor to trade

29:00 – Will and Alicia’s complicated past resurfaces

54:10 – Eli plays political hardball (and maybe overplays his hand)

01:06:00 – Alicia confronts Grace’s 22-year-old tutor’s “internet” fame

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Calling all fans of courtroom intrigue and complex characters! Join us each week as we dive deep into the gripping world of "The Good Wife," "The Good Fight", "Elsbeth," and the entire legal drama universe created by Robert and Michelle King. Jason Reed and Marissa Garza, break down each episode, unpack intricate plot lines, and analyze the moral dilemmas faced by Alicia Florrick, Diane Lockheart, Elsbeth Tascioni, and their colleagues. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to these addictive shows, you'll gain fresh insights and catch details you might have missed.

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