Network: CBS
Episodes: 120 (hour)
Seasons: Six
TV show dates: September 20, 2014 — December 8, 2019
Series status: Ended
Performers include: Tèa Leoni, Željko Ivanek, Bebe Neuwirth, Geoffrey Arend, Patina Miller, Erich Bergen, Tim Daly, Katherine Herzer, Evan Roe, Wallis Currie-Wood, and Keith Carradine.
TV show description:
This dramatic series revolves around Elizabeth McCord (Tèa Leoni), a newly appointed Secretary of State. She’s a shrewd and determined woman who drives international diplomacy, battles office politics and circumvents protocol as she negotiates global and domestic issues — both at the White House and at home.
A college professor and a brilliant former CIA analyst who left the agency for ethical reasons, Elizabeth returns to public life at the request of the President — following the suspicious death of her predecessor.
President Conrad Dalton (Keith Carradine) values her apolitical leanings, her deep knowledge of the Middle East, and her flair for languages. He also appreciates her ability to not just think outside the box, but to not even acknowledge there is a box.
McCord debates third world problems, finesses foreign dignitaries at work and does battle with the President’s combative Chief of Staff Russell Jackson (Željko Ivanek).
Elizabeth’s team includes her Chief of Staff Nadine Tolliver (Bebe Neuwirth), speechwriter Matt Mahoney (Geoffrey Arend), press coordinator Daisy Grant (Patina Miller), and her charming assistant Blake Moran (Erich Bergen).
In her personal life, she has a supportive husband, Henry (Tim Daly), and three children — Stephanie “Stevie” (Wallis Currie-Wood), Alison (Katherine Herzer), and Jason (Evan Roe).
Episode #120 — Leaving the Station
President Elizabeth McCord kicks off a new landmark political initiative with help from members of the World Cup Champion U.S. Women’s Soccer team, while Flo Avery (Cicely Tyson), who was born the day women were granted the right to vote, looks on. Opposing the initiative is Senator Amy Ross (Tyne Daley) from Ohio. Also, the McCords overcome last-minute obstacles to pull off a spectacular family celebration with a reunion of familiar faces, that includes a performance by Peter Frampton.
First aired: December 8, 2019.
What do you think? Do you like the Madam Secretary TV show? Do you think it should have ended or been renewed for a seventh season?
We love this show and we are so glad it is not cancelled. Keep up the good work.
The writing, show topics (reflecting what currently taking place in the World) and the challenges of raising a family all add up for a really wonderful TV Series. Congrats to the Shows Creative Team and too CBS for having the foresight to renew the series. Looking forward to watching every new episode.
One of the best scripted show on TV. Story line keeps you glued to the show in which you can’t wait for next weeks showing
I really like this show. It is not run of the mill so to speak. It has real and interesting story lines. Quality acting. CBS has the best shows.
A clean fantastic enjoyable entertaining program that is a MUST watch TV series that had me totally hooked on and I’m happy to be.
Enjoy this show a lot. Always enteresting.
Renew for sure!
I look forward to watching this show every Sunday night. I hardly ever watch any other TV shows due to work. Please keep it going.
I love the show. I fall just outside of target demographics at 51.
The cast has a chemistry that makes you want to watch to see how the characters are growing. Looking forward to the storyline expanding for the 3 children.
I am a french Canadian from Montreal and
I just love the show. Please keeps the show.
I love that this show is so charming and yet shows the struggles that are part of our world and our personal lives. I’ve been inspired to stay more informed of current events and be present when I’m home with my children. Tea Leoni is a joy to watch and the supporting cast do a very good job.
It is a good show that is quite able to demonstrate the value of thinking and dialog rather than fists.
LOVE THIS SHOW!
This show is intelligent and can be light hearted in the wake of intense dramatic issues. I love how this series makes you think
Keep this show; I love the story line. I am 75.
This one is a “keeper”!