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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 enjoy watching Madam Secretary and look forward to another season. Great Cast and story. Quality entertainment
Madam secretary is a refreshing, intelligent, and entertaining show. I enjoy watching the inner workings of this fictional white house. I only hope our current real officials were so professional and diplomatic. I enjoy the family dynamic of the show and the ensemble nature of the cast. Her staff are written with lots of depth and interest.
Please keep madam secretary on air!
Love this show, as do all friends, by far best US Show
We like Madam Secretary very much. Glad to hear that it is renewed. Problem from our point of view is that maybe the interest is gone after such a long absence period. People forget and/or lose interest… Great show and we are looking forward to its comeback! Who cares about the time slot…we record!
Madam Secretary is THE best show on tv right now & I am missing it terribly. PLEASE keep the show on the air even after next season. It is an EXCELLENT show in so many ways. Family, government, suspense, humor, great characters and cast. PLEASE keep it on!
Thrilled that Madame Secretary will be coming back for a 4th season..one of the best shows on TV.
I think it’s one of the greatest and interesting TV show on today. I rate it up there with Blue Bloods, another favorite of mine. I love the family dynamics in both shows. We need more shows that include a tight bond between family members who have iron clad integrity, honesty, loyalty and most of all love! I love Tea Leoni’s character. She’s tough, diplomatic, intelligent, loving and runs her house and the White House the same. She is a credit to women and what a powerful woman can do. A fantastic show! I can’t wait to see season 4!
I LOVE this show !! This show is a great inspiration & the writer of this show is spot on !! Please renew this season CBS !! 🙂
I think is an absolutely fantastic show. I love it!!!!
Just finished season 3 on Netflix. , and whew! SO glad a season 4 is coming in the fall. TV needs to continue smart shows with smart women. Thank you CBS, cast, crew, and producers!!
I just binged on season 1 and 2 and now watching season 3!! Absolutely looking forward to further seasons. Love this show!!!
I’m glad that it is coming back
I love this show! I hope it’s renewed!!!
Absolutely delighted it is renewed for a fourth season. One of the best shows on TV today; motivates me to research storylines. Terrific cast.
I am thrilled that Madame Secreary will be on for a fourth season. I do have some advise for the network. If you want to expand the popularity of this program stop interrupting it with yet another program where performers get together and tell each other how wonderful they are or worst give their political opinions .
If the schedule was stable I bet the rating would go way up. Just saying!