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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.
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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?
I love this so they will probably cancel it. This is why I try not to watch TV Too much. This was great while also seeming to read political issues before they happened.
I love this show so they will probably cancil it. They do that with all the great shows.
Love, love love the show. Please renew!!!
They hurt this show by putting it on at 10PM. Please do not cancel it. Bring it back on at 9 or 8PM.
I love this show, it would be a shame to lose it.
One of the better shows on the air. The only thing worth watching on sunday. Educational and informable in addition to entertaining. Please do not cancel this great show!
Madam secretary is one of the few decent shows on the air this season. Why woukd they cancel it.
I hope they renew and that she decides to run for the presidency in the next season – that would really be interesting! No matter waht, this show is a definite keeper.
Please renew MADAME SECRETARY for Season 5!
I sincerely hope this show does not get cancelled! It is one of a very few I find worth watching. I think the ratings suffer because it seems to be the show that always gets bumped to accommodate sports and awards shows. It makes it frustrating for viewers trying to follow it.
Please do not cancel this show. We enjoy watching it. It should be renewed for season 5. We hope it will return.
PLEASE do NOT cancel !!! RENEW! best show on TV…an earlier time slot would be so much better for ratings.
All of my friends say Madam Secretery is their favorite show! We will be SO disappointed if it is cancelled! I love the cast, and the stories about creative diplomacy in the White House. The current administration should watch and take notes! I do miss Nadine, and am not a fan of the newest cast member. But I still love the show! Please don’t cancel!
Even though it is ridiculously difficult to watch this show on Sunday night because of all the football nonsense that precedes it, I still think it is the one bright shining spot of TV viewing on that night of the week. Please, please don’t cancel this show! Better yet, give it a nice stable time slot during the week that isn’t going to wiggle around every time a football gets tossed and let it find its audience. This is an especially relevant show right now; don’t dismiss it.
Please keep Madam Secretary on prime time slot at the same time every week will create more viewers…