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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?
I love Madam Secretary. I hope it is not cancelled
I LOVE this show. It’s a pleasure to watch real actors, (the cast is wonderful!) nuanced plots, & healthy family life. It is, decidedly, TV, but what’s wrong with an imperfect fictional heroine? The kids are very well cast- Jason is easily believable as a baby-faced adolescent boy. I love watching his parents cope with the challenges he presents. I am very happy with this news.
Amazing show ! Really looking forward for season four !
My husband and I discovered Madam Secretary on Netflix and like kids in a candy store have watched every episode. So glad it is renewed!
My husband and I love Madam Secretary & look forward to the new season. We can’t believe they didn’t have any repeats during the summer months instead of the other crap that we are forced to watch until the new season.
GREAT SHOW, looking forward to season four
NO brainer, Why would anyone have to even think about whether or not to keep Madam Secretary, great show. I cannot understand why they canceled CM/beyond borders,..I liked it,.. If they had kept the one with a 6 ‘4″ blacktran, I would have had my ” doubts” :{ ) but !,..they didn’t , thank GOD !
Most of the time the networks are wacko anyway, according to what they keep or not,.. but at least they kept Scorpions , Bull, and Zoo. Wooohoo !
With all the BAD shows on tv why would CBS even consider not renewing Madam Secretary? This show absolutely saves Sunday night.
My girlfriend lives for that show! She was so excited to hear that its been renewed for a 4th season.
finally a t.v. show I enjoy watching. tea leoni and cast are very good. up it is not cancelled.
How about older people if they watch the show? I bet you there are more older people watching it.
Love the show especially in this insane real political climate
I love this show , it is one of my favourite!
Looking forward for the 4th season!
Love watching the show
We love Madam Secretary and cant wait for the next season! It is so well written and acted. Thank you!