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?
The show allows for some ambiguity in its plot conclusions. I like that. I also like that Leoni is not perfect. With the exception of one episode, the writing and character subtleties have been engrossing.
Love this show. Hope it goes a long time. Love that a woman is shown as a strong leader who can be tough when she has to be, but can be flexible with her family. It ranks right up there with NCIS, as far as I am concerned. I wish they were on the same night.
love this show could not wait for sunday to come. Keep the show going………..thanks
I watch only five TV shows a week, and this is one of them. Most weeks it is wonderful, especially when the show deals with personal feelings (like when Tia Leoni was almost killed in Iraq and her family back home was worried about her – – that was an excellent show).
love love love it!!!
I think this is a terrific show. Excellent writing,
casting make this series one to remain in production
and running for years.
Great show. Do not cancel!!!!!!!!!
The best series to debut in years. It think it should absolutely be renewed for another year. Not every series on television has to be a sit com or comedy that insults your intelligence.
Wanda’s comments were perfect!!!
Love the show. My TV box messed up so didn’t get to see season finally. So disappointed that I didn’t get to see it. One of this seasons best written and portrayed show. So looking forward to the fall season.
I love the show but was disappointed that they cheapened it with the “obligatory
I love the show, but was disappointed to see the “obligatory” sex scene with the Secretary’ s daughter and her boyfriend. The show is too good for that, and it’s not really necessary.
I enjoy the show very much, there is now way the show will be cancelled. also the other show I like watching is ncis, I have not missed a show since it started. Do you think that the character of ziva will ever come back?
Best show ever!
Love this show!!
I am really enjoying Madam Secretary. It really seems realistic and the plots are complex and interesting. Hope it stays on the air for a LONG time!
I think this is an excellent series.
I love this show and the characters. Hope it comes back in the fall (or sooner).