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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 ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS SHOW…It’s the characters and their chemistry together that makes this show work. I love when the different characters personal life is integrated into the show, thus getting a better perspective on the lives of people working in a VERY stressful job. I do not have the time, nor do I enjoy watching the news on TV due to all its sadness and the feeling of hopelessness. This show touches on current events and issues, but in a softer and kinder manner, leaving a semblance of hope and solutions to these issues. I like to think that… Read more »
I couldn’t agree more. Well said!!
Awesome show…so glad its been renewed!!
I love madam secretary but it needs more drama. it is virtually the same all the time. I think every character has an important part and they all mesh well together as a whole.
Love this show! Best acting, plot, and themes of any show out there.
renew please cancel if to promote sequel to ….
Extraordinarily intriguing. Multiple themes & subthemes. Great acting. Not for Trump level IQ’s.
I. Wouldl be hurt if they take this show off I would like to know when the episode 4 comes
This program is well written and relevant. I like that it doesn’t dwell on political affiliations, rather explores the complex goings on behind the scenes that influence important decisions that need to be made by the US government with regard to international relations. We look forward to watching it every week and really hope that it will be renewed.
I just discovered this show and have binge-watched it to catch up to Season 3. It has a fabulous cast, intriguing and thought-provoking plots, and is very well written. Please Don’t Cancel It! Most importantly: I’m sick of seeing the networks make decisions based on age demographics of 18-49. If they have any sense, they would remember that the baby-boomer generation has more buying power and influence than the younger generations. Smarten up and pay attention to older viewers who appreciate intelligent TV!
Madam Secretary is boring and predictable. The only reason it’s on air is to give Hillary supporters a faux female authority figure. Time to pull the plug.
Madam Secretary is one of the few truly intelligent shows on television!!!!!! I am so hoping it is renewed!!!
Please renew madam secretary. It’s a smart intelligent show. Very relevant.
I love Madam Secretary, the writing the acting, all of it is terrific. I will be very upset if it is cancelled
Please renew this for the next season. My wife and I love this show. It is a great mix of family, politics, and spies. Really keeps you wanting to watch more. Please do not cancel this show!!!
Please don’t cancel Madam Secretary. Our family Lives it. It’s our favorite tv show.