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?
Keep it please,love the show. My husband and I both watch it and look forward to Sunday evening.
My favorite program! Please keep it coming for years to come!
The show is OUTSTANDING. A 9 on the scale of 1 to 10. Scripts 9.5. Actors/acting 9.5
Directing 8.7. Leoni deserves an Emmy. The mix of family life with s is hugely statecraft is hugely successful.
I have watched each episode at least twice And will watch each again, probably by buying the series. I have bought every season of NCIS twice for my 2 homes. And, assuming Secretary continues to excel, Il buy their series
It’s a great show, isn’t it! I think Te’a’s performance is worthy of an Emmy.
I’ve adored her for years but I think drama suits her better than comedy. She’s such a natural. I record all episodes so that I can watch them two and even three times a week.
When you watch “Bess”, “Henry” and the kids you actually believe them to be a real family. We all know better but we like to think they are.
Keep the show, how do they do nielson ratings now days? I always watch my shows on my phone at the end of the week. Or by dvr or netflix. I think they let alot of shows go that actually have millions of more viewers than they think.
PLEASE renew Madam Secretary. This show shows the possible scenario’s of real life issues. The show works family life as well, which makes this so realistic. This is a wonderful and very dramatic show, and the actors are superb! When I have to be away, this show is recorded so that I do not miss an episode. Please keep this show aired. Thank you.
Please please renew Madam Secretary for the 2015 fall/2016 spring season!!!my favorite show.
Please keep Madam Secretary for the up coming season 2. Great episodes. . .
Madam Secretary is the one program I will turn the television on to watch. Lately, my husband has put his book down and watched a few episodes. Now that is saying a lot for this show. I hope the program keeps up the intelligence, family issues, and social relevance next year.
Love this show., I make sure that I am home to watch it. I enjoy the mix of a woman in the spot light with international hotspots. With the mix of the family stress, teenagers, young adult with an attitude and the professor husband. Renew it. Love it.
I seldom watch TV, and this is the only show that got me back watching TV again. Feeling insulted to my intelligence after watching many dumb TV shows, I gave up TV for few years. I feel Madam Secretary is one of few shows worth watching.
Great news. Madame Secretary has been Renewed. Season two – yes!
Great news indeed. Can’t wait to see it.
Love this show but can’t always watch it the night it’s on so go to on demand and watch it I hop they keep track of how many people watch it through on demand.
Great mix of current international Hotspots and a family dealing with the stress of the sucess of a mom in the spotlight . Will be better than the West Wing..
My wife and I need season 2!
renew it. The show is excellent.
Love this show. I look forward to watching 24/7. I make sure I’m home
Sunday evenings for MS is the only program I watch. It would be a huge mistake to cancel Madam Secretary. Again–LOVE THIS SHOW.