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Madam Secretary

Madam Secretary
★ 7.0/10•2014•45m•TV-14•Drama•War & Politics
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Not politics as usual.

After years away from the CIA, Elizabeth McCord is pulled back into the political arena. The newly appointed Secretary of State is tough, fair, and smart, driving international diplomacy, wrangling office politics, and circumventing protocol as she negotiates global and domestic issues, both at the White House and at home.

StatusEnded
Runtime45m
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 21, 2014

Episodes

Episode 1 - PilotE144m

Pilot

The new Secretary of State Elizabeth McCord finds herself immediately faced with a maelstrom of difficult political challenges with an international hostage situation being her most important challenge.

Sep 21, 2014

Episode 2 - Another BenghaziE245m

Another Benghazi

Elizabeth has to deal with a crisis in Yemen and there's trouble on the home front for her as well after her oldest daughter Stevie manages to make the headlines for protesting a new policy at her university.

Sep 28, 2014

Episode 3 - The OperativeE344m

The Operative

Elizabeth is confronted by a hostile reporter who threatens to publish confidential documents that were leaked from inside the State Department. Later, Henry is dragged into an international negotiation when his wife uses his job as leverage to broker a deal with Pakistan.

Oct 5, 2014

Episode 4 - Just Another Normal DayE444m

Just Another Normal Day

While Elizabeth works to successfully broker a peace treaty between China and Japan, a Chinese student seeking political asylum threatens the deal. Meanwhile, tensions rise at home between Alison and Stevie during Alison's sleepover party.

Oct 12, 2014

Episode 5 - Blame CanadaE544m

Blame Canada

When Elizabeth faces the daunting task of negotiating with Iran over their escalating nuclear program, she is determined to deal with the situation in a peaceful manner, despite the President's position of using military action. Meanwhile, Jason has new admiration for his father when he interviews him for a school report.

Oct 19, 2014

Episode 6 - The CallE644m

The Call

Elizabeth faces unexpected consequences when she makes a plea to the President to help with a dire situation in Western Africa.

Oct 26, 2014

Episode 7 - PassageE744m

Passage

When Elizabeth brings Alison with her to India on her first state department trip abroad she's thrown into crisis mode when a massive earthquake hits that causes an explosion at an American-owned factory, and she's separated from Alison during the chaos.

Nov 2, 2014

Episode 8 - Need to KnowE844m

Need to Know

When the President approves Henry's reactivation into the NSA, he decides to keep his continued involvement in the spy game a secret from Elizabeth. Meanwhile, Matt and Daisy's antagonism toward one another begins to affect the entire office.

Nov 9, 2014

Episode 9 - So It GoesE944m

So It Goes

Elizabeth, Henry, and Isabelle investigate a plane crash that killed former Secretary of State Vincent Marsh. Nadine reenters the dating scene after she agrees to go on a date with a NASA scientist.

Nov 16, 2014

Episode 10 - Collateral DamageE1045m

Collateral Damage

When the State Department goes on lockdown due to a deranged gunman outside the building, Elizabeth is confined with a delegation from Iraq whose translator threatens to reveal damaging information about her actions while in the CIA. Meanwhile, when Matt is stuck in an office with Daisy’s fiancé, Win, he spills information that he shouldn’t have.

Nov 23, 2014

Episode 11 - Game OnE1144m

Game On

Elizabeth, Henry, and Isabelle work together to find former Secretary of State Vincent Marsh’s secret bank account, but soon uncover that one of Elizabeth’s staff members already has access to it.

Nov 30, 2014

Episode 12 - StandoffE1244m

Standoff

When a Texas state trooper is killed by a Mexican cartel smuggler, Elizabeth arranges an extradition deal before going on vacation to celebrate her 25th wedding anniversary in New York City. However, when political issues arise around the case, she is forced to cut their trip short. Also, Elizabeth’s son injures himself while Blake is watching him.

Jan 4, 2015

Episode 13 - Chains of CommandE1344m

Chains of Command

Elizabeth pushes for the prosecution of a Bahraini diplomat after he is caught holding a maid hostage in his home. Also, Henry's father comes to visit.

Jan 11, 2015

Episode 14 - Whisper of the AxE1444m

Whisper of the Ax

Elizabeth is humiliated at a public budget hearing when her staff fails to find the corruption that exists in her microloan program. Also, the investigation into Marsh's death continues.

Mar 1, 2015

Episode 15 - The Ninth CircleE1544m

The Ninth Circle

Elizabeth heads to Turkey to mend political relations after the Turkish government releases a video that could be damaging to the CIA. Also, Jason is threatened with expulsion after punching a bully at school.

Mar 8, 2015

Episode 16 - TamerlaneE1644m

Tamerlane

Elizabeth secretly travels to Iran in an attempt to prevent a coup that could impact President Dalton’s administration. Also, she brings her staff up to speed on the investigation into Marsh’s death.

Mar 15, 2015

Episode 17 - Face the NationE1744m

Face the Nation

As Elizabeth struggles to hold herself together emotionally following the attack in Iran, she works to prevent an ecological disaster in the Amazon, and prepares for a national television appearance on “Face the Nation.” Also, she and Henry disagree about the level of protection Jason should have at his new school.

Mar 22, 2015

Episode 18 - The Time Is at HandE1844m

The Time Is at Hand

While Elizabeth seeks a diplomatic solution to a doomsday cult in Bolivia, a congressman attempting to negotiate with its leader is taken hostage. Meanwhile, Elizabeth and Henry meet Stevie’s much older boyfriend.

Mar 29, 2015

Episode 19 - Spartan FiguresE1945m

Spartan Figures

Elizabeth and President Dalton work together to solve the Greek debt crisis, but not everyone at home is happy with the agreement. Meanwhile, Henry mulls over a new job offer, and Stevie reconnects with her childhood friend, the President’s son.

Apr 5, 2015

Episode 20 - The Necessary ArtE2045m

The Necessary Art

While Henry is in Russia giving a lecture on fundamentalism, Elizabeth must navigate tricky political waters when a Russian nuclear submarine vanishes in American waters. Also, Stevie breaks up with her older boyfriend.

Apr 12, 2015

Episode 21 - The Kill ListE2144m

The Kill List

As Elizabeth prepares for the arrival of Iranian President Shiraz to sign a nuclear treaty, she uncovers a top secret plot to assassinate him on United States soil. At the same time, she must deal with a massive protest by the Human Rights Campaign in response to Iran’s plans to stone a gay citizen to death. Also, Elizabeth sees a therapist to deal with her PTSD.

Apr 26, 2015

Episode 22 - There But for the Grace of GodE2245m

There But for the Grace of God

When Elizabeth confronts her former friend Juliet, she flashes back to when then-CIA Director Dalton offered her a job that would have changed the course of her life. Also, Stevie and President Dalton’s son, Harrison (Jason Ralph), begin a relationship that will have consequences.

May 3, 2015

Actors

Téa Leoni

Téa Leoni

Elizabeth McCord

Tim Daly

Tim Daly

Henry McCord

Željko Ivanek

Željko Ivanek

Russell Jackson

Patina Miller

Patina Miller

Daisy Grant

Erich Bergen

Erich Bergen

Blake Moran

Wallis Currie-Wood

Wallis Currie-Wood

Stephanie 'Stevie' McCord

Kevin Rahm

Kevin Rahm

Mike B.

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