Ep 6. Poisoned Pill

Alicia Florrick (Julianna Margulies) is still navigating life as a newly single mom and lawyer in the second season of The Good Wife. In this episode, Poisoned Pill, she represents a man named Glenn Childs Jr. (Titus Welliver) who is being sued by his own father's company for trademark infringement. Glenn's father had founded the company and his son had left to start his own similar business. The case takes a personal turn when Glenn's father dies suddenly, and his widowed mother threatens to sue him for the company's losses.

Meanwhile, Alicia's colleague Kalinda Sharma (Archie Panjabi) is investigating a $400,000 embezzlement case at a client's company. Her detective work leads her to the client's son, who may have had something to do with the missing money. Kalinda is also dealing with her own personal issues, as her estranged husband has resurfaced and is causing problems.

Back at the law firm, Will Gardner (Josh Charles) and Diane Lockhart (Christine Baranski) are representing a pharmaceutical company being sued for a dangerous side effect in their prescription drug. The case takes a turn when the plaintiff's daughter admits to tampering with the medication because she wanted to sue the company for money. Will and Diane must navigate the moral and legal implications of representing a company that puts profit over patients.

The episode also delves deeper into the ongoing subplot of Peter Florrick's (Chris Noth) political career. Peter is running for governor and is pushing his campaign team to make a controversial move. Meanwhile, Alicia is hesitant to get involved in her husband's campaign, mindful of the public scrutiny it could bring.

With multiple cases and personal dramas at play, Poisoned Pill exemplifies the show's adept balancing act of legal procedural and character development. The episode sets up long-term plotlines while delivering satisfying resolutions to its individual cases. The Good Wife's strong performances and sharp writing keep viewers invested in its intricate world of law, politics, and personal relationships.