The Good Wife: Season 4, Episode 17 - Invite to an Inquest

In this episode of The Good Wife, Alicia and Will navigate a coroner’s inquest into the death of State Supreme Court Justice Roger Ludwig — a fact‑finding hearing that blurs the line between courtroom drama and legal sleuthing. As the team pieces together evidence, including toxicology reports and suspicious call logs, they dig into whether Ludwig’s death was an accident, suicide, or something more sinister. Amid the tension, personal dynamics bubble up: Alicia and Will confront their awkward friendship‑turned‑something‑else, and firm politics play out as Carrie negotiates a tricky pharmaceutical client situation with her father. Plus, political drama brews when Peter Florrick’s primary win clashes with Zach and Nisa’s high‑school relationship drama. Good lawyers, good mystery, good chaos.

 00:00 – Intro + setup for the inquest and coroner’s role
 05:15 – Alicia probes toxicology & phone evidence
 11:40 – Kalinda and Robin’s investigation and the hotel lead
 18:20 – Evidence of another drunk driver emerges
 24:50 – Case resolution: accidental death, insurance implications
 31:10 – Carrie’s pharmaceutical client & her father
 38:05 – Election night results & Zach/Nisa fallout

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Jason Reed
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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.
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Marissa Garza
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