The Good Wife: Season 3, Episode 20 - Pants on Fire

Peter’s political future collides with Alicia’s principles as Mike Kresteva storms back onto the scene with a press conference, a governor bid, and a reality-bending spin that tests everyone’s patience (and sanity). Meanwhile, the case of the week reopens a camp murder tied to the tainted crime lab: three women convicted as teens face an Alford plea that pits freedom against future. Kalinda digs up a surprisingly simple clue that reframes the night of the crime, while guest star Julianne Nicholson (Callie) shakes things up in and out of court. On the home front, Jackie makes a power play involving Alicia’s old house—then drops a late-episode bomb that could change the family calculus. Politics, pride, and prime-time gaslighting… this one’s packed.Timestamps (3–6):00:00 – Cold open chaos: “gaslighting” and giggles05:00 – Case setup: Alford plea explained and the camp murder reopens16:20 – Kalinda’s bike-clip clue flips the theory27:30 – Kresteva’s presser and governor announcement41:10 – Elevator showdown: threats, families, and the race55:20 – Hospital twist and Peter’s big decisionIf you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe so more Good Wife fans can find us! Want to support the show? Buy us a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/goodpod

Peter’s political future collides with Alicia’s principles as Mike Kresteva storms back onto the scene with a press conference, a governor bid, and a reality-bending spin that tests everyone’s patience (and sanity). Meanwhile, the case of the week reopens a camp murder tied to the tainted crime lab: three women convicted as teens face an Alford plea that pits freedom against future. Kalinda digs up a surprisingly simple clue that reframes the night of the crime, while guest star Julianne Nicholson (Callie) shakes things up in and out of court. On the home front, Jackie makes a power play involving Alicia’s old house—then drops a late-episode bomb that could change the family calculus. Politics, pride, and prime-time gaslighting… this one’s packed.

Timestamps (3–6):
00:00 – Cold open chaos: “gaslighting” and giggles
05:00 – Case setup: Alford plea explained and the camp murder reopens
16:20 – Kalinda’s bike-clip clue flips the theory
27:30 – Kresteva’s presser and governor announcement
41:10 – Elevator showdown: threats, families, and the race
55:20 – Hospital twist and Peter’s big decision


If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe so more Good Wife fans can find us! Want to support the show? Buy us a coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/goodpod

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Jason Reed
Host
Jason Reed
I’m a simple guy with simple interests. Pop Culture, Tv, Movies, Comics. Constantly chasing that nostalgia dragon. Podcaster talking Married At First Sight on A Perfect Match and The Good Wife verse on The Good Pod.
Marissa Garza
Host
Marissa Garza
MTv never told me the Real World would be like this // podcaster, consultant, and tv watcher
Jason Reed and Marissa Garza