Fleas

Season 1, Episode 16, Aired
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Alicia and Will defend an attorney arrested for murder, while Peter strategizes with his team on how to handle his retrial and his public rehabilitation.
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  • An episode unlike any I've seen before. Hurt arises from a tweet account about the Florricks, the firm debates how to make money and whether it's worth it, and an attorney working for a gang boss is accused of allowing a murder.moreless

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    By opalemeraldcat, Jun 15, 2011 Report Abuse
    This episode made The Good Wife much more gray for me, as in not black and white... It has always been complex, but with only one character pursuing truth and justice (Diane), and that one being a side character, you see more of a clash of (as it was put) cops and lawyers in this one. "You wake up with fleas..." if you sleep with dogs.

    First, I like Eli Gold--kind of like someone likes a shark. He is amusing and quick and funny and cutthroat. His quick-smiling and scrutinizing interactions with Alicia were great.

    Secondly, I hated Peter in this episode. First being overly suspicious, then being controlling with Alicia--did you see his face? He needs power over people--anyone will do, but he'll start with his wife. God.

    Well, it turns out scummy little Becca was the tweeter. Wow. I've always hated her. And the ending--well, being an optimist, I wish they had had that superb scene between Will and Diane as the end, not this "duh duh duh duh DUM" hint.

    So for the actual case... Other than her reactions, we didn't see Alicia much today. (And while we're on her reactions, how cool was her response to getting a bag of money? Really?) We saw Will... I never he was so practical, and so antagonistic. Or prideful. Well, I still like him, but less now. The way he begged to take on the drug dealer was gross, but of course he made it up in admitting how far they had fallen. I can't wait for a third partner. I hope it's someone that's frank and honest, kind of like a kind, better version of Eli. What can I say, I have Alan Shore withdrawal. :)

    So good episode, I liked it, and I give it a nine because I always like it... But it didn't leave me hungry for more. Probably because it was trying to. As always, thanks.moreless

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    By Parricida, Jan 29, 2011 Report Abuse
    Oh.. that episode had quite many quite good storylines but in the end, it felt little frustrating and quite dark. I am not even sure why i felt that but I did.

    The whole tension rising back home.. Tension between Alicia and the children.. and specially the storylines what are going on with that boy.. his friend, I know, had some deeper agenda all along and now it is revealed but there is mote to come, by the look of the things.

    Back on the firm.. The whole ideological thing: are they out for money or do they have moral obligation too. And Will on court was quite stunning.moreless

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    By thefanof, Apr 08, 2010 Report Abuse
    I loved the guy who made movie references to Alicia and Becca. I act like that, just with TV shows.

    A strong episode of The Good Wife tonight that actually saw Alicia take the backseat to Will and Diane. She was the supporting castmember tonight and they were the stars. Their alcohol-induced light conversations felt reminiscent of the Denny Crane and Alan Shore balcony chats that closed out episodes of Boston Legal. I would like to see more of that.

    But that doesn't mean I am bored with Alicia. Her troubles today were interesting and I am curious to see where things go with her now troubled son. What I love about The Good Wife is that you get a show about parenting, a show about law and a show about political scandals all in one. Can't ask for more than that.moreless

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    • International Episode Titles: Czech Republic: Blechy (Fleas)
    • Who the heck played Bishop & "Becka" ? - "Asian Owner" gets credit, but not the two pivotal characters in the episode? :P
    • Original International Air Dates: Canada: March 9, 2010 on Global United Kingdom: May 6, 2010 on More4 Czech Republic: May 23, 2010 on Hallmark Germany: August 11, 2010 on ProSieben Finland: September 13, 2010 on Nelonen Slovakia: November 22, 2010 on JOJ

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    • Eli Gold: (to Becca) You know what you've been? Gum on the bottom of my shoe. Spoiled little brat who will get pregnant at 17, have an abortion at 18 and meet some sweaty frat boy over spring break, and work as a dental hygienist until the day you die.
    • Will: We represent murderers. We get them off. Diane: No. We keep the courts honest. Will: And why shouldn't the courts be kept honest about Bishop? Everybody deserves representation. Does that stop suddenly when it comes to-- Diane: A criminal organization whose sole purpose is to sell drugs and to murder to control territory? Will: Sure. Put it any way you want, it's still a true statement. Diane: We're doing this for the money. Will: Of course we are. We're not a charity! We do this or we lay off half of Acquisitions. That's ten lawyers and ten families. Diane: Not to mention your season tickets.
    • AUSA Rivers: Mr. Dorfman is in trouble. He's guilty, and his assets are frozen. It would be a mistake to represent him. Will: Too late. I already am. AUSA Rivers: As of when? Will: As of ten seconds ago. Congratulations, Rivers. You just won Dorfman an attorney.

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