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Madam Secretary
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.
- Created by:
- Barbara Hall
- Cast:
- Téa Leoni, Tim Daly, Željko Ivanek, Patina Miller
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- CBS
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 6
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 8.0Hail to the Chief
2019-10-06 · 45mElizabeth must fend off a baseless investigation into her past that threatens to derail the first major legislation of her presidency. Also, First Gentleman Henry squirms after his appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert results in heightened scrutiny of the romance in the First Couple’s marriage.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 8.0The Strike Zone
2019-10-13 · 45mElizabeth faces mounting protests over rising fuel costs as she prepares to throw out the first pitch at a New York Mets game. Also, Mike B. is questioned by the Senate Intelligence Committee as part of the investigation into whether the McCord campaign conspired with Iran to steal the election.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 10.0Killer Robots
2019-10-20 · 45mElizabeth must decide whether to use autonomous unmanned weapons or send U.S. soldiers to bring the mastermind of the UN gas attack to justice. Also, Blake is questioned by Senator Hanson about potential campaign finance violations related to his love life, and Henry and Elizabeth search for the perfect dog.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 9.0Valor
2019-10-27 · 45mHenry teams up with a Marine veteran to fight for legislation that helps Veterans Affairs provide better mental health care, but he encounters surprising resistance from Vice President Carlos Morejon. Also, Senator Hanson questions Daisy about an arrest in her past.
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E05
Episode 5
★ 8.0Daisy
2019-11-03 · 45mWhen evidence implicates Daisy in the leak of hacked information during the presidential campaign and threatens to topple Elizabeth’s presidency, Elizabeth must decide what to believe and how far she’s willing to go to uncover the truth. Also, Henry and Elizabeth host former President Dalton at the White House after his interview with Bob Schieffer.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 9.0Deepfake
2019-11-10 · 45mWhen a fabricated video makes it look like Elizabeth and Henry are making fun of a foreign dignitary, they struggle to convince him not to pull out of an important international agreement. Also, Stevie says goodbye to an important person in her life.
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E07
Episode 7
Accountability
2019-11-17 · 45mWhen U.S. intelligence locates the mastermind behind a foreign country's hack, Elizabeth must decide whether to risk war by extracting him from the country while she also prepares for the White House correspondents' dinner. Also, Jason faces backlash after he confronts his school newspaper over its coverage of Elizabeth.
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E08
Episode 8
Ships and Countries
2019-11-24 · 45mWhen an American tech CEO goes missing in a foreign country, Elizabeth navigates complicated diplomatic terrain to get him back without triggering a regional conflict. Also, things get personal when Stevie and Henry testify at House impeachment proceedings.
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E09
Episode 9
Carpe Diem
2019-12-01 · 45mElizabeth faces a national security crisis when a military conflict in international waters spirals to the brink of nuclear confrontation. Also, with the imminent threat of impeachment looming over the McCord administration, Elizabeth and Henry make a wish-list of things to do while she’s still in office.
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E10
Episode 10
Leaving the Station
2019-12-08 · 45mPresident Elizabeth McCord kicks off a new landmark political initiative with help from members of the World Cup Champion U.S. Women’s Soccer team. Also, the McCords overcome last-minute obstacles to pull off a spectacular family celebration.
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Téa Leoni
Elizabeth McCord
Tim Daly
Henry McCord
Željko Ivanek
Russell Jackson
Patina Miller
Daisy Grant
Erich Bergen
Blake Moran
Wallis Currie-Wood
Stephanie 'Stevie' McCord
Kevin Rahm
Mike B.
