The Good Wife: Season 1, Episode 9 - Threesome

In this episode of 'The Good Pod', hosts Jason Reed and Marissa dive deep into 'The Good Wife' Season 1, Episode 9. They clarify their focus on the TV show despite the episode's cheeky title misleading some viewers. The duo discusses a pivotal episode featuring a controversial case involving senior partner Jonah Stern, who struggles with dementia, leading to his departure from the firm to start his own. Alicia Florrick juggles the courtroom, office politics, and her family's drama, including dealing with her husband Peter's ongoing scandal and its impact on their children. Amber Madison, Peter's former mistress, adds more fuel to the fire, posing a direct threat that Peter fiercely counters. The podcast also touches on contemporaneous pop culture moments and offers ways for listeners to engage with the show. 00:00 Introduction and Clarifications 02:04 Episode Highlights and Analysis 03:42 Supporting the Podcast 05:22 Pop Culture Flashback 13:04 Case of the Week: Stern's DUI 22:14 Stern's Struggles and Firm Politics 28:37 Alicia and Peter's Turbulent Relationship 31:34 Kaya's Interview and Alicia's Unawareness 32:48 Courtney's Brief Return 35:31 Alicia's Parenting Challenges 36:27 Zach and Becca's Troubling Behavior 40:38 Kalinda's Loyalty and Offer to Help 42:46 Alicia Confronts Peter 44:10 Jackie's Meddling and Alicia's Response 49:41 Peter's Threat to Amber 51:35 Stern's Revelation to Alicia 53:50 Amber's Desperate Move 56:00 Alicia's Emotional Rollercoaster 57:49 Final Thoughts and Outro