[s5e16] The Last Call May 2026

: In a notable moment, Diane fires a sobbing intern who had only been there for a week, viewing her public breakdown as unprofessional during a firm-wide crisis. Interesting Trivia

: Will’s death has a massive impact on the voter fraud investigation. Without his testimony, Nelson Dubek and the Office of Public Integrity no longer have a viable case against Peter Florrick.

: Diane Lockhart has to deliver the "report" of Will's death to the partners at Lockhart/Gardner. Amidst the grief, David Lee immediately begins a "report" of their top clients to prevent them from jumping ship. [S5E16] The Last Call

The "report" in this episode is less of a formal document and more of Alicia’s personal investigation into Will's final moments. She discovers a voicemail from Will that was cut off during the courtroom shooting.

: To solve this "report" of his final thoughts, she interviews the judge, the prosecutor (Finn Polmar), and even the shooter’s assistant. : In a notable moment, Diane fires a

: The episode serves as the aftermath of actor Josh Charles' decision to leave the series, which was kept secret until the shooting aired. The Good Wife recap: 'The Last Call' - Entertainment Weekly

: Fans noted a continuity error in a scene where Alicia is driving; a flock of pelicans is visible against the sky, birds not native to the show's Chicago setting. : Diane Lockhart has to deliver the "report"

: The message ends with Will saying, "Alicia, I'll call you back," leaving her to wonder if he was angry, apologetic, or declaring his love.