The Good Wife - Season 1, Episode 3: Home

In this episode of 'The Good Pod', hosts Jason Reed and Marissa Garza discuss Season 1, Episode 3 of 'The Good Wife', titled 'Home'. The episode focuses on Alicia dealing with her past while helping a young man named Kenny, who is charged with felony murder. The hosts delve into the plot, character dynamics, and the significant differences between Alicia and her colleague, Cary. They also explore Alicia's relationship with her children, Grace and Zach, and the challenges of being a single parent. Throughout the discussion, the hosts highlight the intricacies of the story, including Alicia's investigative work alongside Kalinda, and Cary's struggles with his first courtroom trial. They also touch on amusing details about Chicago culture and pizza preferences. Additionally, ways for the audience to interact with the podcast and provide feedback are shared. 00:00 Introduction and Hosts' Banter 01:22 Podcast Housekeeping and Listener Engagement 04:31 Case of the Week Introduction 04:37 Exploring Alicia's Past and Highland Park 07:22 Kenny's Legal Troubles Unfold 15:55 Carrie's Courtroom Debut 25:35 Alicia's Investigation at Highland Park 26:11 The Sprinkler Revelation 27:18 Courtroom Drama and Bylaws 36:36 Alicia's Realization and Friendship Dynamics 39:04 Carrie's Ambition and Office Politics 43:36 Family Struggles and New Beginnings 47:36 Closing Thoughts and Podcast Outro