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In this episode of 'The Good Pod', hosts Jason Reed and Marissa Garza dive into 'The Good Wife' Season 2, Episode 6, 'Poisoned Pill.' They discuss Michael J. Fox's debut as Lewis Canning, surprising timelines, and his masterful performance. The episode also features significant plot points involving Caitlin's controversial selection as the class action representative, Kalinda's investigations into Blake, grace's mingling with Wendy Scott Carr's campaign, and scandalous political tactics. Join as they dissect each storyline and its impact on the series, along with meta-commentaries about modern politics and memorable TV moments.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
01:00 Special Guest: Michael J. Fox as Lewis Canning
01:30 Housekeeping and Listener Support
02:27 Case of the Week: Class Action Lawsuit
03:44 Choosing the Champion: Caitlin's Story
05:59 Courtroom Drama: Lewis Canning's Tactics
20:13 Therapist Testimony and New Revelations
26:57 Settlement and Final Thoughts
31:59 Performative Allyship and Derek's Role
32:52 Kalinda and Blake's Tense Confrontation
34:22 Kalinda's Past with Donna
35:23 Kalinda Seeks Help from Kyriagos
41:34 Blake's Intimidation Tactics
45:49 Eli's Campaign Maneuvering
47:36 Grace's Political Enthusiasm
49:23 Wendy Scott Carr's Breast Augmentation Scandal
51:56 Eli's Master Plan Backfires
01:01:34 Episode Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts
Show Notes
In this episode of 'The Good Pod', hosts Jason Reed and Marissa Garza dive into 'The Good Wife' Season 2, Episode 6, 'Poisoned Pill.' They discuss Michael J. Fox's debut as Lewis Canning, surprising timelines, and his masterful performance. The episode also features significant plot points involving Caitlin's controversial selection as the class action representative, Kalinda's investigations into Blake, grace's mingling with Wendy Scott Carr's campaign, and scandalous political tactics. Join as they dissect each storyline and its impact on the series, along with meta-commentaries about modern politics and memorable TV moments. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 01:00 Special Guest: Michael J. Fox as Lewis Canning 01:30 Housekeeping and Listener Support 02:27 Case of the Week: Class Action Lawsuit 03:44 Choosing the Champion: Caitlin's Story 05:59 Courtroom Drama: Lewis Canning's Tactics 20:13 Therapist Testimony and New Revelations 26:57 Settlement and Final Thoughts 31:59 Performative Allyship and Derek's Role 32:52 Kalinda and Blake's Tense Confrontation 34:22 Kalinda's Past with Donna 35:23 Kalinda Seeks Help from Kyriagos 41:34 Blake's Intimidation Tactics 45:49 Eli's Campaign Maneuvering 47:36 Grace's Political Enthusiasm 49:23 Wendy Scott Carr's Breast Augmentation Scandal 51:56 Eli's Master Plan Backfires 01:01:34 Episode Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts
Creators and Guests
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What is The Good Pod?
Rewatching The Good Wife? Start anywhere. We've recapped every episode in order since the pilot — 166 and counting.
Jason Reed and Marissa Garza work through the entire Robert and Michelle King universe: The Good Wife, Elsbeth, and The Good Fight. One episode at a time, in order, no skipping. The cases, the firm implosions, the Alicia and Diane of it all — plus the details you missed the first time and the ones you only catch on a rewatch.
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