The Good Wife: Season 2, Episode 6 - Poisoned Pill

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