ABC has done very well with their political drama, Scandal. Will Madam Secretary be a similar ratings hit for CBS? Will it be renewed for a second season or will it be cancelled? Stay tuned.
On Madam Secretary, former CIA analyst Elizabeth McCord (Tèa Leoni) returns to public life after being recruited by the President (Keith Carradine) to become the new Secretary of State. The rest of the cast includes Željko Ivanek, Bebe Neuwirth, Geoffrey Arend, Patina Miller, Erich Bergen, Tim Daly, Katherine Herzer, and Evan Roe.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — typically around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
1/12 update: Madam Secretary and two other shows have been renewed for a second season by CBS.
Final season averages: 1.44 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 11.82 million total viewers.
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Due to a Nielsen glitch, some of the early ratings of the 2014-15 season were revised a couple weeks later.
Note: These are the final national numbers (unless noted with an “*”). These are different from the fast affiliate numbers which are just estimates of the actual ratings. The final nationals are typically released within 24 hours of the programming or, in the case of weekends and holidays, a couple days later.
What do you think? Do you like the Madam Secretary TV show? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for season two?
Love the cast, love the writers and topics they choose. Not all sexed up or cursing like sailors. I never miss it. Hope you guys know when you have a winner.
I love this show especially since its become relatively darker
One of the best 3 shows on tv.
Agreed. Though I have five. Lol
I agree! Madam secretary is one of the best shows on TV! I like how supportive her husband is on the show! And I like the show because its very believable. And I’m really interested in seeing how the oldest daughter plays out in this show? I am also glad that the show got renewed!!! Thanks!
Madam Secretary is the first show since the West Wing that my wife and I have looked forward to all week long. Far and away the best show on the air today in our opinion.
Totally agree! It’s what I look forward to every week.
renew it great show
I’m upset that 60minutes ran over 30min of madam secretary… They should not be able to do that. Specially for people who have to DVR just to be able to see it. It is one of our favorite shows.
I agree with you Shelley, but CBS does this often but only to this show that I am aware of. It’s so frustrating to have to search for the begining and end of the show that has been recorded so that we don’t miss it. Makes me wonder if the show has been recorded for viewing a later time if this gets in the ratings that CBS reports as being a “poor show.” This wonderful series has suffered football playoffs, super bowl, award programs and 60 minutes due to the previously mentioned shows. By the time it finally does air… Read more »
Please renew. Great show
Concerned about the Secretary of State’s behavior towards her communications director.
who do you mean by “communications” director? Are you referring to her Press Secretary, Daisy?
This is by far my favorite show on TV. I am over the 49 age and all my friends and we all love this show. So tired of dumb shows! Except for a few good shows I will have to get interested in cable instead of the main networks because if it is a good show they get rid of it. Not sure about ratings. They ask the wrong people, not enough of the ones that watch. Love the cast of Madam Secretary. I look forward to Sunday night so I can watch it.
I agree
Well guess you are behind because Madam Secretary has been renewed for a second season…It actually got an early renewal guess CBS see’s what a great show this is…
I love this show, best show on TV. I am so glad it was renewed.
Love, love this show!!!!!. Please renew this season!!!!!!! One of the few worth watching.
I dont meet the demo but my friends and I sure love the show. Glad to see it renewed. Its great to see a show that highlights the challenges women face when balancing a career and family life. You dont have to be the Secretary of State to know how difficult it is. Love love the show. Tea Leoni is aweseome on the show.
Madam Secretary: Best Drama on TV, hands down.
Cast A+ Leoni and Daly, great chemistry, on screen and off. Storylines, compelling not ridiculous like most TV dramas, except State Department senior staff does not discuss top level security topics over drinks in a Capitol Hill watering hole. Tea Leoni, best dramatic actress on television, it’s not even close.