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?
This has become a favorite in our household. The storylines are smart and creative. The characters have substance and even, dare I say it, show integrity in their marriage, family relationships and other relationships. The virtues of truth, kindness, compassion and working for the greater good are displayed.
Not many shows along these lines.
Best TV show on TV! CBS would be crazy not to renew it for many seasons to come.
Keep this show on the air
I hope you keep Madam on the air. I really like all the cast !
Please keep Madame Secretary on the air – everyone in my family loves it: great acting and intriguing plots about current issues!
I think Madame Secretary is great!! I love Tea Leoni… The story lines are very good. I don’t usually love political films, shows, etc. But this one caught my attention and has never lost it. Please keep it going!!!!
We love this show, keep it going PLEASE
My husband and I enjoy watching Madame Secretary. We do not want it to end.
Great show! Don’t cancel it! It is one of the best shows!
The dialog is sharp and believable. The best I have seen since west Wing.
I love it and wait to see every next week.
Keep it up.
Love the show
Great show. Reminiscent of the West Wing.
Just started it on Netflix–great show–very realistic. Keep it going.
This is a fantastic show. The actors are so real and the family life makes you appreciate their positions. NCIS is my other favorite, CBS knows how to pick the shows.
This is one of my favorite shows. This show has substance, work ethics, family love and compassion. Please don’t cancel.