The Good Wife is a crime TV show created by Michelle King and Robert King and is produced by CBS Productions, Scott Free Productions and King Size Productions. The television show stars Julianna Margulies, Matt Czuchry, Christine Baranski and Archie Panjabi. The Good Wife first aired on CBS on September 22, 2009. So far there have been seven seasons. The series currently has a 8.3 out of 10 IMDb rating, based on 66,993 user votes.
Unfortunatelty, CBS has officially cancelled / ended the series. The are no plans for season 8.
This post has the latest information on the status of The Good Wife season 8 as we continuously monitor the news to keep you updated.
The Good Wife season 8 release date: Was it cancelled?
When does The Good Wife season 8 come out?
CBS has officially cancelled The Good Wife tv series. Season 7 of The Good Wife will be the last season. CBS does not have plans for the next season, but we can never be sure. As of March 2023, season eight has not been planned or scheduled. If you want to get notified of any changes, please sign up for updates below, and join the conversation in our forums. You can also check out The Good Wife’s IMDb page.
Was The Good Wife renewed for season 8?
No, The Good Wife has been cancelled by CBS. Season seven will be the final season.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Good Wife cancelled?
Yes, The Good Wife has been officially canceled. There will not be season 8.
When did The Good Wife originally come out?
The Good Wife originally came out on Tuesday, September 22, 2009.
How many seasons of The Good Wife are there?
There have been seven seasons total.
Is The Good Wife on Netflix?
We do not track Netflix release dates; you can check if The Good Wife is on Netflix at NetflixDates.
What time does The Good Wife come on?
The Good Wife aired 8:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT on CBS. You can also find out The Good Wife air times in different time zones.
The Good Wife plot and series summary
Alicia Florrick (Julianna Margulies) has been a good wife to her husband, a former state’s attorney. After a very humiliating sex and corruption scandal, he is behind bars. She must now provide for her family and returns to work as a litigator in a law firm.
You may also visit The Good Wife’s official website and IMDb page.
The Good Wife age rating
The Good Wife is rated TV-14, which means it contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program may contain one or more of the following: intensely suggestive dialogue, strong coarse language, intense sexual situations, or intense violence.
The Good Wife season 8 status and details
Name: | The Good Wife |
Last Season: | Season 7 |
Status: | CANCELLED |
Original Premiere: | September 22, 2009 |
Total Episodes: | 156 |
Network: | CBS |
Episode Runtime: | Approx. 43 minutes |
Genres: | Crime, Drama, Mystery |
Parental Rating: | TV-14 |
Region: | United States |
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