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 really do enjoy watching this show! Please don’t cancel this show! It is real exciting and makes me feel that I know a little more about what goes on in the White House even though I know this is just Hollywood portrayal. I would be really sad if it goes off the air!
This is one of my favorite. I think it show some issues our country faces and consequences we face and decisions needed to make. Keep this show on…
Good acting, but plots are ridiculously simplified. And Tim Daly’s on again, off again, spy role is just hard to swallow. Children’s personalities and characters are also way unrealistic. Why can’t they be normal? Decent entertainment, but great show? No way.
Do not cancel this show!!! It is so good. I was sad it was not on yesterday! My wield will not be the same without my fix on Madam Secretary.
One of the best shows currently on tv. I came across it by accident and I am glad. Saw no previous accolades, adverts or even a mention of a show which is way better than many so called popular shows. I hope it continues well into the future.
I absolutely love this show. When it first came on my husband watched and I blew it off. Then I actually watched it one night. I’ve been hooked ever since. The acting is superb and I believe they portray as close to reality as is possible the truth about what goes on behind the scenes in our nation’s capital. I hope the series will continue.
Keep this ONE ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please continue the series, one of the few programs we really enjoy!!!
Are you kidding? This is a show that never lets you leave the edge of your seat….why mess with perfection….please, please keep this one. She ,Tia, makes you feel like you would hope our real Secretary of State would represent us!
Madam Secretary is “my” must watch show on TV. I cannot even believe the powers that be would consider canceling this amazing show. All of the characters are wonderful actors, who along with the writers have brought our world’s many issues to become as real as life itself. We need this show for the moral compass it presents. Thank you for bringing your viewers a breath of fresh air. I plead with you to keep it going.
Please renew the show. It’s the best show on TV. Well written and the acting is outstanding.
Too good to cancel!
I like the show and would like to see it continue!
Wonderful show. We watch it weekly. Great writers and timely episodes. Please do not cancel series. One of the best shows on TV.
It should be renewed its a great series and best of all great actors and writers