Network: CBS
Episodes: 120 (hour)
Seasons: Six
TV show dates: September 20, 2014 — December 8, 2019
Series status: Ended
Performers include: Tèa Leoni, Željko Ivanek, Bebe Neuwirth, Geoffrey Arend, Patina Miller, Erich Bergen, Tim Daly, Katherine Herzer, Evan Roe, Wallis Currie-Wood, and Keith Carradine.
TV show description:
This dramatic series revolves around Elizabeth McCord (Tèa Leoni), a newly appointed Secretary of State. She’s a shrewd and determined woman who drives international diplomacy, battles office politics and circumvents protocol as she negotiates global and domestic issues — both at the White House and at home.
A college professor and a brilliant former CIA analyst who left the agency for ethical reasons, Elizabeth returns to public life at the request of the President — following the suspicious death of her predecessor.
President Conrad Dalton (Keith Carradine) values her apolitical leanings, her deep knowledge of the Middle East, and her flair for languages. He also appreciates her ability to not just think outside the box, but to not even acknowledge there is a box.
McCord debates third world problems, finesses foreign dignitaries at work and does battle with the President’s combative Chief of Staff Russell Jackson (Željko Ivanek).
Elizabeth’s team includes her Chief of Staff Nadine Tolliver (Bebe Neuwirth), speechwriter Matt Mahoney (Geoffrey Arend), press coordinator Daisy Grant (Patina Miller), and her charming assistant Blake Moran (Erich Bergen).
In her personal life, she has a supportive husband, Henry (Tim Daly), and three children — Stephanie “Stevie” (Wallis Currie-Wood), Alison (Katherine Herzer), and Jason (Evan Roe).
Episode #120 — Leaving the Station
President Elizabeth McCord kicks off a new landmark political initiative with help from members of the World Cup Champion U.S. Women’s Soccer team, while Flo Avery (Cicely Tyson), who was born the day women were granted the right to vote, looks on. Opposing the initiative is Senator Amy Ross (Tyne Daley) from Ohio. Also, the McCords overcome last-minute obstacles to pull off a spectacular family celebration with a reunion of familiar faces, that includes a performance by Peter Frampton.
First aired: December 8, 2019.
What do you think? Do you like the Madam Secretary TV show? Do you think it should have ended or been renewed for a seventh season?
I truly enjoy this show. Any show that gives us a ‘slight’ perspective of the inner actions of how DC works makes the viewer actively think. The next time we hear political news (because the people who WORK FOR US, THE AMERICAN CITIZEN, prefer to keep us in the dark and believing we are working for them) is it possible that there is a shadow of truth in one of the show’s story lines? I enjoyed West Wing. It showed how much power the people surrounding POTUS actually have….and that is scary! I see the same story line in this… Read more »
I love this tv series is airing in Indonesia
Please continue to more season !!
Please keep this show airing. I love the characters and this program for attempting to deal with real moral issues in a way that makes us proud of what America can be.
This is a keeper. Brilliantly written, stellar ensemble of fine actors. DO NOT Cancel~
I love this show and just read it is being kept on for full season. Good decision by CBS. We need more shows like this. Shows with substance, current affairs and great actors. Their home life is also a great way to show how families should be even if you have a hectic life.
I really really love this show! If this gets cancelled I may give up on tv completely! We need more shows like this!!!
This show is wonderful. PLEASE don’t cancel!!!
One of the few shows I watch on a regular basis. Cancelling would only renew my belief that viewers don’t know the difference between a good show and a hiatal hernia
There are so few shows depicting strong woman! Every woman in my family is a Hugh fan, and we don’t miss an episode. I will be heartsick if this program is cancelled!
Love this show! Keep it and love the cast so far. Finally a show that is not so predictable and has a strong woman character that is not raising her skirt for ratings.
I love this show, please renew it and yes I like tea and how she does the character.
I watch the show because I like Tea how she plays this part and yes she should be in all the
Screens she is why I watch the show, I like the other
Characters don’t forget it’s called madam secretary!
It should be renewed.
I love this show!! Please don’t cancel. Keeps your attention and you can’t wait for it to continue. Tea is perfect! Can’t wait from week to week. Get into it, stay with it. Don’t let them rush to take it off too soon. Some good shows are not given enough time. No, I do not see a resemblance to Hillary! So don’t stop watching if you do not like Clinton. Give Tea a chance.
I look forward to reading that this nonsense has been cancelled, along with Honey Boo-Boo!
I look forward to this program every week. I love the balance,struggle family dynamics and the tender ways her character is with her husband. The writer, I believe, did a great job. Excellent story line. Thank you for creating this program.
Love the show but need to watch it on demand because it doesn’t air on the hour, only on the 1/2 hour preempting another favorite show that begins on the hour. Love the show, hate the time slot.
I LOVE Madam Secretary! The only new show that has held my attention this season! It definitely needs to be renewed!