Season 3
Episode Guide
A New Day
S3
E1
While the staff at Lockhart/Gardner adjusts to new realities and relationships, Alicia must put aside distractions in her personal life to defend a Muslim student accused of murdering a Jewish classmate.
The Death Zone
S3
E2
When Alicia wins a verdict in a libel case involving a British businessman, she must quickly learn to navigate English Law when the case is retried in British court via satellite.
Get A Room
S3
E3
Alicia and Will go toe-to-toe with his ex during a court-ordered mediation, while Eli and Diane clash over the best way to handle a dairy company's PR disaster.
Feeding The Rat
S3
E4
Alicia takes on a pro bono case where the witness quickly becomes the prime suspect, but it's Lockhart & Gardner that may be in the most jeopardy, as Will and Diane consider their futures and the firm's direction.
Marthas And Caitlins
S3
E5
When Alicia's key witness commits suicide, she must turn to the only person whose testimony can salvage her case: Colin Sweeney. Meanwhile, Eli makes big moves on Peter's behalf.
Affairs Of State
S3
E6
While Alicia wades through diplomatic loopholes to defend a Taiwanese national, Eli is approached by his ex-wife to vet her for a possible political campaign.
Executive Order 13224
S3
E7
Alicia worries that she will break confidentiality when the Treasury Department forces her to report on her latest client, while Peter reluctantly digs into Will's past transgressions.
Death Row Tip
S3
E8
Alicia races to win a stay of execution for a guilty man who has information which will keep another client from a murder conviction. Meanwhile, Eli tries to get ahead of a client's potential scandal and Kalinda may have met her match.
Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
S3
E9
Tensions are high at Lockhart & Gardner as Alicia and Will argue in front of a mercurial military judge, Eli's confidence is shaken and Diane issues an ultimatum to protect the firm.
Parenting Made Easy
S3
E10
A routine arbitration turns into a battle of wills between Alicia and Louis Canning (Michael J. Fox), but the pair makes an unexpected connection when a personal crisis interrupts the proceedings.
What Went Wrong
S3
E11
As Alicia looks for a way to have a judgment thrown out following a shocking guilty verdict, she also begins to feel the consequences of decisions in her personal life.
Alienation Of Affection
S3
E12
Lockhart & Gardner's future is at stake when a couple whose divorce was overseen by the firm accuses them of encouraging the breakup for financial gain.
Bitcoin For Dummies
S3
E13
Alicia defends a lawyer who hires the firm after the government arrests him for not revealing the name of an anonymous client: a mysterious computer programmer who illegally invented a new online currency.
Another Ham Sandwich
S3
E14
Wendy Scott-Carr presents her evidence against Will in an effort to send him to prison.
Live From Damascus
S3
E15
The firm leads a suit against a software company that helped Syria take action against Americans.
After The Fall
S3
E16
While power grabs are being made at the firm, Alicia and Caitlin square off against old foe Nancy Crozier. Meanwhile, Peter discovers the price of taking the moral high road. Mamie Gummer returns as Nancy Crozier and Democratic political strategist Donna Brazile returns as herself.
Long Way Home
S3
E17
Alicia must once again aid Colin Sweeney when a sexual misconduct claim derails his attempt to win back control of his company. Also, Cary is faced with a moral dilemma when Peter tasks him with enforcing office policies. Bebe Neuwirth and Morena Baccarin guest star.
Gloves Come Off
S3
E18
Financial concerns lead Alicia to reconsider Louis Canning's standing job offer.
Blue Ribbon Panel
S3
E19
When Alicia is assigned to be on a blue ribbon panel investigating a police shooting, she begins to question the motivations behind the chairman's actions. Meanwhile, Kalinda receives unwanted attention from the IRS. Matthew Perry guest stars as Mike Kresteva, the panel chairman.
Pants On Fire
S3
E20
As Alicia counsels a client whether to accept a strict plea deal, she's distracted by Peter's newest political rival, whose actions force her back into the public spotlight. Matthew Perry returns as Mike Kresteva and Parker Posey returns as Vanessa Gold.
The Penalty Box
S3
E21
Alicia represents a judge facing misconduct charges; Cary makes a decision about his career.
The Dream Team
S3
E22
Patti Nyholm and Louis Canning team up against the firm; Alicia must face her feelings about Peter.