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?
Keep keep keep!!!! Poor viewing audience clearly explained by bad time slot so late on Sunday nights. SOOOOOO many of us record this show so as not to miss. I have literally watched the whole series twice. Best thing I have seen hit tv in ages.
excellent combination of juggling work and family for a super smart and charismatic woman and an adoring and supporting husband.Especially when your job is highly classified and demanding mentally & physically, dangerous.
Please keep Madame Secretary running. I am a retired 66 year old woman and only watch 3 shows a week. Madame Secretary has been my absolute favorite from the first episode in Season 1. Not since The West Wing ended has there been a show I enjoy so much. I love the cast and the topical story lines. Will Bebe be coming back after the government shutdown ends? Please say yes?
Please keep this show. I’ve enjoyed the behind the scenes views.
Please renew this show! It’s one of our favorites!!! It shows women in a positive light.
NOT about Hillary. Men should be glad to have a female politician since the male ones are not working. Please renew as men need to see what women can do!
This is a great show that deserves to be renewed for many more seasons. Chemistry between the characters really works. PLEASE RENEW.
This is my favorite show on television for the past 3 seasons and continues to be in this season 4. Please renew for the next season. Great chemistry between the characters which really works better than most TV shows.
Everyone knows it was a chance to bolster Hillary’s creds as the former SEC of State. If they the (network) wanted to do a series on a female SoS, they could have picked Condie Rice or Miss Albrite. They did not do this, Hillary lost the election. It is time to lose the series. Just my opinion……
I do not care for it. Cancel, it has been on too long
It is a great show! Please keep it on!
Don’t care for it
We love this show, and have missed seeing it lately, hope it is back on soon!
I love this show! Please renew it.
Please renew this show. It’s one of the better ones out there.
This is a great show, please don’t cancel it!