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?
Madame Secretary has won me over scandal and good wife. No constant vulgarity. It’s fresh and hopeful. Tea is refreshing and sooooo talented! Lucky CBS:)
LOVE this show!! Please renew it! So SICK of stupid reality shows on ALL stations!! This show and cast is fantastic!!
Madame Secretary is our favourite show this year and we record it weekly. The acting is superb and their family dynamics so believable. The storyline is certainly current with what is happening at this moment. Please renew it
We think Madame Secretary is the best show this year. The acting is excellent, the storyline current and family dynamic believable. Please renew it!
This is one of the BEST shows on TV. The story line, the acting, the realities..the that it makes me think about is incredible
We love the well written story lines and how each character is developed. Please continue another season.
I really enjoy watching Madame Secretary. I record this show every week do I can stay current with the storyline. I feel it is a show worthy of renewing for another season. The cast is awesome !
I really like Madam Secretary — well done and current issues. I hope it goes for a third season.
Best new sow on television! Don’t cancel….
Please please please do NOT cancel Madame Secretary. I LOVE that show along with Scandal, The Good Wife are the only shows worth watching. Well, the Voice & DTWS too. We need MORE these shows, not less.
This is a great show – it is great- please don’t cance it
This is a great show I watch it every week as do many members of my family. Please renew for another season.
Please do not cancel. I have not missed a single episode and it just keeps get better. The characters have depth and great rooting power. More please!
Love Madam Secretary!! Don’t cancel!
Great show
Please don’t cancel Madam Secretary. I enjoy the “wholeness” of it…meaning the family, the politics, the marriage, the staff and their “issues.” I think all of the actors are great, especially Tea Leoni. It reminds me of THE WEST WING which was one of my favorites. Please give it a chance.