The Good Wife - Season 1, Episode 6: Conjugal

In this episode of The Good Pod, hosts Jason Reed and Marissa Garza discuss Season 1, Episode 6 of 'The Good Wife,' titled 'Conjugal.' They explore the complexities of conjugal visits and their impact on both Alicia and Peter's relationship and the justice system. They delve into the case of Clarence Wilcox, examining the challenges and strategies in his defense, particularly the issues of cross-racial identification and police misconduct. The hosts also touch on the dynamics between the characters, such as the rivalry between Alicia and Cary and Kalinda's role in the investigation. Additionally, they share some behind-the-scenes banter and thoughts on the show's portrayal of legal aid and procedural accuracy. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:17 Conjugal Visits Discussion 04:55 Case of the Week: Clarence Wilcox 12:48 Legal Strategies and Courtroom Drama 30:25 Will's Strategy and Alicia's Rivalry 31:20 The Bull Sweatshirt Evidence 32:21 Alicia's Cross-Examination Tactics 32:55 Detective's Testimony and Lies 33:32 Judge Cuesta's Bias 37:53 Kalinda and Alicia's Confrontation 39:23 Alicia's Conjugal Visit 43:19 Kalinda and Cary's Investigation 45:34 Courtroom Drama and Tara's Testimony 51:14 Clarence's Release and Alicia's Reflection 54:53 Alicia's Emotional Restraint