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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?
so pleased this is being renewed one of the best shows on TV. thank you…
Great Show when is Episode 24 Season 3 coming out
Another show just shot itself in the foot. Their fault, couldn’t leave a good show alone. I won’t bother taping this one again!
Madam secretary is honestly THE best show on television right now and one of the best shows of all time. It’s a show that can and will be watched for years to come and it stays smart and relevant. Keep it up writers you are doing an incredible job!
Glad there will be a Season 4. Realistic plots and indicative of today’s world events. We love it!
This show must go on.Ensemble acting is excellent, story lines vividly bring current situations to mind. I am eager to see what happens next.
This show must go on. The ensemble acting is excellent. The writers vividly bring to us current political issues. I am eager to see what happens next.
There is no known antecedent to the story line concerning Christian terrorists. There have been small scale Christian terrorists, but never any with the actual means to achieve their apacolyptic ends like the group in this storyline. While TV writers are free to introduce a storyline about anything they wish these particular writers usually use “ripped from the headlines” stories. And their choice of stories rarely touches a theme that is totally unconnected to any actualities. So are they making a totally untethered suggestion of extreme violence by Christians here.
I do not think this show has anything to grip about and I am a christian.
This is one of the best TV shows ever. I’ve watched seasons 1,2,3 several times!
I love the show Madam Secretary. I would be very disappointed if it was cancelled.
We really love this show. There are a couple we really want to return and this is one of them.
We love this show and all the actors in it. I hope this show returns
Excellent show. Love cast. Keep it going.
I do not like this show never did get rid of it
It is my favourite show – interesting storylines, great cast and acting, no explicit sex scenes or violence, very relevant, topical show