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Will Dr. Elizabeth McCord win her fight to balance work and family? Has the Madam Secretary TV show been cancelled or renewed for a fourth season on CBS? The television vulture is watching for TV cancellation and renewal news, so this page is a dedicated place to track the status of Madam Secretary season four. 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 drama airing on the CBS television network, Madam Secretary follows the shrewd, determined Elizabeth McCord (Téa Leoni). As U.S. Secretary of State, she battles office politics, while driving international diplomacy and negotiating global deals. She also handles domestic issues — both at the White House and at home. A college professor, Elizabeth was once a CIA analyst, who left her post for ethical reasons. She returned to public life at the request of President Conrad Dalton (Keith Carradine), following the death of her predecessor, Vincent Marsh (Brian Stokes Mitchell). President Dalton values Secretary McCord’s apolitical leanings, knowledge of the Middle East, flair for languages, and unconventional thinking. The cast also includes Tim Daly, Bebe Neuwirth, Željko Ivanek, Sebastian Areclus, Patina Miller, Geoffrey Arend, Erich Bergen, Kathrine Herzer, Wallis Currie-Wood, and Evan Roe.
Season Three Ratings
The third season of Madam Secretary is averaging a 0.89 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 8.32 million viewers. Compared to season two, it is down by 26% in the demo and down by 18% in total viewers. Find out how Madam Secretary stacks up against the other CBS TV shows.
On March 23, 2017, Madam Secretary was renewed for a fourth season.
It will debut on October 8, 2017 at 10pm.
Stay tuned for further updates.
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Telly’s Take
Although Madam Secretary season three routinely draws a sizable audience for CBS, its average in the coveted 18-49 year old demo — which has never been impressive — continues to decline. However, the show’s total viewership is still healthy. I expect CBS will renew Madam Secretary for a fourth season, thereby ensuring it a decent syndication package. Syndication is where the big money is and, after all, television is a business.
3/23 update: Madam Secretary has been renewed for season four on CBS. Details here.
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What do you think? Are you happy the Madam Secretary TV show was renewed for a fourth season? How would you feel if CBS had cancelled this TV show, instead?
Madam Secretary is a classic ahead of its time!!! DO NOT CANCEL THIS SHOW!!! I will b one pissed off viewer. The last preclassic you all cancelled was “E-RING”. That was going to b a great series. Madam Secretary is another one of the what I call “pre-greats”. Please keep the show going for another two seasons at least …
I love madame secretary, strong intertaining writing, the actors are perfect–great casting! The only problem is the time slot is not consistent. Viewers loose interest if they have to search each week —wondering where the heck is “Madame Secretary” it’s not on again. Come on CBS!
I really enjoy watching this show and don’t want it to get cancelled!!
This excellent show should be renewed.
Please do not cancel Madam Secretary. It’s an awesome show and semi-realistic. We love the show and would like to be able to watch season 4!!!
Not since The West Wing has there been a show that my husband and I have enjoyed as much. Great cast, smart story lines and sharp writing are refreshing with the never ending schedule of reality television inundating stations schedules. Please leave something decent for us to watch.
I really enjoy Madam Secretary and think the cast is great along with some really good writing. I hope that it gets renewed. My only problem with any show that airs on Sundays on CBS is knowing when they are going to air due to football or other sports which almost always delays the start of both Madam Secretary and NCIS Los Angeles. I watch both shows and wonder if the ratings would be better if they were on another night? Just a thought.
Please don’t cancel this show. Madam Secretary is a really good, it’s so realistic . it make sense and is intelligent written considering the times we live in.
Often view on demand when I can’t watch on Sunday. Madam Sec is inspiring & intelligently written.
Please renew this tv show, we love so much
Both my husband and I arrange our schedule to accommodate viewing this show! We totally enjoy the actors, the daily themes, the realistic presentation of the situations, and just truly love the show despite our political proclivity!
Continue this program…it is a winner!
Love this show please don’t cancel
Love this show.has loads of meat in it!Intelligent.Hope it continues
I’m a 74 year old male and I don’t know how long it’s been since I’ve seen a good TV drama series until this one. Everyone I know loves Madam Secretary; what cast I’ve never met anyone in my life who’s been contacted by the TV pollsters. The show is dropped I”ll never watch CBS again.
One of my most favorite shows. Would be sad to it go.
Would really love to see this show continue! Enjoy the dynamics of politics and family.
Enjoy watching Željko Ivanek play Russell Jackson, a snarky asshat Chief of Staff to the President, and a real marshmallow!