Plot summary
Diane uncovers Alicia and Cary's plan to leave and start their own law firm. After revealing it to Will, who takes it very hard, Alicia is fired, along with all fourth-year associates. A frantic pursuit of clients begins as a result. Lockhart/Gardner imposes a restraining order on the new firm, preventing them from lobbying their biggest client, Chum-Hum. Florrick/Agos responds in kind as the two firms battle each other in and out of court, while relationships crumble. Meanwhile, Peter, after hearing of his wife's firing, helps Alicia secure a client and rescinds Diane's Illinois Supreme Court justice nomination.
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Adapted from Wikipedia contributors, The Good Wife season 5. HTML formatting and reference markers removed.