Jeff Neumann / CBS)
Vulture Watch
How long will Elizabeth McCord remain Secretary of State? Has the Madam Secretary TV show been cancelled or renewed for a fifth season on CBS? The television vulture is watching all the latest TV cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the place to track the status of Madam Secretary, season five. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What’s This TV Show About?
A political thriller airing on the CBS television network, Madam Secretary stars Téa Leoni, Tim Daly, Bebe Neuwirth, Željko Ivanek, Keith Carradine, Sebastian Arcelus, Patina Miller, Geoffrey Arend, Erich Bergen, Kathrine Herzer, Wallis Currie-Wood, and Evan Roe. The drama follows the shrewd, determined Elizabeth McCord (Leoni). As U.S. Secretary of State, she battles office politics, while driving diplomacy and negotiating global deals.
Elizabeth was once a CIA analyst, who exited that post for ethical reasons. She later returned to public life, at the request of President Conrad Dalton (Carradine). He values her apolitical leanings, knowledge of the Middle East, flair for languages, and unconventional thinking. Elizabeth is married to Henry (Daly), a former theology professor who is now an intelligence operative. Together, they’re bringing up three children, which can really test her diplomatic skills.
Season Four Ratings
The fourth season of Madam Secretary averaged a 0.63 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 6.16 million viewers. Compared to season three, that’s down by 28% and down by 26%, respectively. Find out how Madam Secretary stacks up against the other CBS TV shows.
Madam Secretary has been renewed for a fifth season which will debut on October 7, 2018. Stay tuned for further updates.
Telly’s Take
Will CBS cancel or renew Madam Secretary for season five? In the 2016-17 television season, this show’s demo ratings ranked 20th out of 26 scripted CBS series, but it drew enough viewers to rank eighth in terms of audience size. This installment will give it a decent sized syndication package, so a cancellation is somewhere between possible and likely. For now, I’ll keep an eye on the ratings and update this page from time to time. Subscribe for free updates on any Madam Secretary cancellation or renewal news.
4/18/18 update: CBS has renewed Madam Secretary for a fifth season for 2018-19. Details here.
Madam Secretary Cancellation & Renewal Related Links
- TV show ratings are still important. Follow Madam Secretary‘s weekly ups and downs.
- How do this show’s ratings compare to other network TV shows?
- Find more Madam Secretary TV series news or other CBS TV show news.
- Explore the CBS status page and other TV show status pages.
- Check out our lists of already cancelled and ended TV shows.
What do you think? Are you glad that the Madam Secretary TV show has been renewed for a fifth season? How would you feel if CBS had cancelled this TV series, instead?
Please renew! Great show, especially in light of today’s world politics. Smart dialogue, good acting, good casting, good plots.
Please keep Madam Secretary running! Love this series so much. Fantastic show! Best series by far! Would love to see Madam Secretary continue for as many seasons as possible! Ignore the ratings as I do not believe they are accurate! Many people love this show! Keep up the great work! Love ❤
This is one of the best shows on television. Please keep it! I don’t care what the ratings say; quality should count for something.
I love this show.. please continue season5!
It is hard to imagine that CBS may be considering cancellation of Madam Secretary after 4 seasons (80? episodes). Of course I understand that ratings, viewer #’s -and- profit-margins are the breakfast, lunch -&- dinner of CBS execs and the circle of insiders at, above or within the highest echelons of entertainment royalty. Still, in my insignificant a n d meaningless opinion, this television show touches upon the reality of real White House — U.S. Presidency –&– partician-politics occurrences. There may be only 5 to 10 million people watching Season 4 Episode 12 tonight ~ January 14, 2018; but (and,… Read more »
Besides – ratings are based on people aged up to 49… I’d like to see the ratings among us “old” folks! I’m sure you’d see a real viewership boom there!
Very intelligent and smart show, possibly not aimed at people who take no interest in global view and governments. Hope CBS will keep it running for a long time.
Such an interesting series to watch. The plots, twists and story lines are fantastic. The actors/actresses are brilliant. I’m watching Madam Secretary from South Wales uk and am eagerly awaiting to hear if there is going to be a season 5. Please don’t cancel.
Don’t cancel it. This show defines different angles of government
Please keep this series; it is one of the most interesting and learning TV show in this decade! Please do not cancel the show! Thank you .
Keep madam secretary running please. Renew
The most intelligent, adult show currently on TV and it’s probably a miracle it has lasted as long as it has. Especially since it doesn’t have a fixed starting time due to football games. I certainly hope it will be renewed for season 5, 6, 7, and 8.
I agree with what Elaine B said. Any show on Sunday after football, with no designated permanent time to view, has difficulty in the ratings. Madam Secretary is a very good quality show, excellent actors.
Sometimes I think the ratings are not real as the time slot is based on games on Sunday and since we set our recorders for the specific time to record the show some people say why bother if the show is only going to half be there! I like the show and wish it would not be cancelled.
I love the RV show Madam Secretary.
It has it all — humor, drama, suspense and intrigue.
It’s one of the only clean, 8nteresting shows on tv. It gives it’s audience a unique inside look at the way our political system works.
PLEASE don’t cancel this show.
I love this show to. It would be a shame to see this family show go off, since they are few of them left. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS OFF
Keep this program going. I’ll do my best to buy whatever they’re selling. There is so much pablum on TV. This show is like brain stimulation and thought stimulation. Do thinking viewers a favor and keep this show on the air.
Love this show!