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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?
This show is one of the best I’ve seen in a long time so please don’t cancel it!
One of the best shows in a long time. Many of our friends both liberal and conservative say they love it…. don’t cancel! please
Madame Secretary is one of the best shows in a long time. Many of our friends both liberal and conservative say they watch it! Please don’t cancel it.
This is one of the few TV shows that we religiously love to watch. Very relevant today. Great acting and storylines. Please PLEASE don’t cancel it.
Thank you CBS for providing this quality, thought – provoking program!
PLEASE do not cancel this series. WE love it. It’s a show the whole family can watch, which is so rare these days!! It’s definitely a favorite for us. We look forward to it each Sunday!!
Please, we need a refuge from lunacy. Last time round West wing gave us comfort. Please continue to give us Madame Secretary till this ugly time passes into history or infamy.
I rarely watch any TV shows but both my husband and I love this show. Please do not cancel it.
What is this? Does Trump want it cancelled? A little too close to home?
One of the best shows on. Please continue.
Trump could learn a few things if he watched this drama. Like ‘how to act in a presidential manner’.
Please do not cancel this show! We love this show! Also pls consider that not all of your viewers are watching live. We’re watching on Netflix so we’re not counted on your viewer ratings or polls!
Thanks
We encourage CBS to continue this series due to the excellent cast and content. Many of us out here in Viewerland think of this series as a compelling favorite!
Average Ratings per show are below a 1.0 for 18-49 group. I would cancel it. I don’t know what the 24-55 average ratings are. Those are the ones that really count for CBS.
Kimberly Susong
I love the show and hope it will continue!
Love this show. Every episode timely,exciting and well written. Hope Madam Secretary will be renewed for many seasons to come.
We very much like Madam Secretary and hope that Season 4 and more seasons will continue to be made!