Ep 3. A Precious Commodity

A Precious Commodity is the third episode of the fifth season of The Good Wife. The episode opens with Alicia Florrick (Julianna Margulies) preparing to go to court for a case involving a group of investors who were scammed by a man named Neil Gross (John Benjamin Hickey). As she's getting ready, she receives a call from her daughter Grace (Makenzie Vega) about a math test she needs help with, causing Alicia to realize that she's been neglecting her daughter's needs.

Meanwhile, Diane Lockhart (Christine Baranski) is dealing with a new client, a billionaire named Reese Dipple (Oliver Platt), who wants to buy one of her client's companies. Diane is excited about the prospect of a big sale, but quickly learns that Reese is more interested in picking up women than closing deals.

Back in court, Alicia represents the investors in their case against Neil Gross. She's confident in her abilities, but quickly realizes that the opposing counsel, Louis Canning (Michael J. Fox), is just as skilled as she is. As the trial progresses, both attorneys use their impressive legal skills to try to win the case.

Meanwhile, Cary Agos (Matt Czuchry) is struggling with his own case, representing a young man who is accused of hacking into a medical database. Cary is determined to prove his client's innocence, but runs into trouble when he realizes that the prosecution has evidence that could incriminate his client.

Throughout the episode, various characters also deal with personal issues. Kalinda Sharma (Archie Panjabi) receives a mysterious text message from someone she used to work with, causing her to question her past decisions. Alicia's husband, Peter Florrick (Chris Noth), continues his campaign for governor, but finds himself at odds with his campaign manager, who wants him to go negative in the race.

As the episode comes to a close, the various storylines converge, with Alicia and Cary both facing crucial moments in their respective cases. They must use their legal skills to outsmart their opponents and come out on top. Meanwhile, Diane realizes that Reese Dipple may not be the ideal client she thought he was.

A Precious Commodity is a tense, engaging episode that showcases the impressive legal skills of the show's core characters. Through intricate plotlines and dynamic characters, the episode explores themes of loyalty, deception, and the value of trust in relationships. Whether you're a longtime fan of the show or a newcomer, A Precious Commodity is a must-see episode that will keep you on the edge of your seat.