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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?
Please renew!! It’s my favorite series on TV. It’s smart, entertaining, perfectly casted and excellent topics. It’s completely believable and refreshing. Us older baby boomers love this show. Absolutely love Tea’ Leoni and Tim Daley – their characters are so great. Please keep this intelligent series on.
Please renew, but get rid of the writers who wrote the LGBT episode, sorely lacking the original feel and ethenticity.
KEEP ONE OF THE ONLY DECENT SHOWS ON TV——-KEEP IT ON TV
Don,t cancel madam secretary it is one of the best shows on tv
Best program on ALL of TV.
cancel, cancel. something to replace it. watched every season previously, this season new character, too obviously genius, and save the day for me.
please cancel. i am 60+, i used to enjoy the series, but this latest (4) has be not rooting for #5. too in your face for me now. just looking for the format of the first couple seasons. cancel,
Superb show! Please renew.
Please renew Madam Secretary. It’s the best show on TV.
I love the show. My husband and I watched this show every week. Please renew !
Keep this show on the air! Wonderfully written and intelligent TV. It’s great to find a TV show that doesn’t assume you’re 30 and uninterested in deeper subject matter.
Considering it’s the best show on the air, it HAS to stay. Thank you.
Great show. Too bad CBS pushed it further and further into Sunday night (especially during the football season). Mrs. McC and I had to give it up because it infringed on our bedtime. But I guess, in spite of our income, we’re in the wrong demographic for 21st century advertisers.
This is an awesome show – writing, acting, everything!!! Better than any show on any other network!
Best show on television, Period! What a loss if not renewed for season 5.