The Good Wife (2009)
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The Good Wife is streaming in the US on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV channel.
What the audience says
The Good Wife sits near the top of English series on audience ratings. It's sitting at 7.6/10 on TMDB across 707 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average.
Is it worth starting?
This is 7 seasons deep — English drama, not one for younger kids. Several seasons in, so it's a commitment to start rather than a one-night sampler.
- Why
- Currently 7.6/10 from 707 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
Alicia Florrick boldly assumes full responsibility for her family and re-enters the workforce after her husband's very public sex and political corruption scandal lands him in jail.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~43 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | TV-14 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Michelle King
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 29, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Paramount+ titles in the US
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