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?
One of the BEST shows on TV. The last year I have started watching CBS because of the good shows you have. I love most of them. Always thought ABC was best but now CBS has been my go to for the past year. I have Antennae TV so the Local Stations and a a lot of older shows is all I get and all I need at the time. I like shows like Madam Secretary, NCIS and asssociates, Blue Bloods, Lethal Weapoon. Show that have something to them not silly stuff.
Great Show!! Interesting story lines. Hope it stay on for several more seasons!!!
I find this show to be very interesting & unlike some of the other comments shown I really enjoy the story line. It’s a shame some people need to base everything on their narrow perspective.
This is a quality show but it only makes sense to cancel it because people would rather watch flimsy pointless shows. This show deals with everything we want to avoid giving the political climate.
Please do not cancel Madam Secretary.
Canceled. We dont need another Hollywood prwacher.
One of my few favorite tv shows. Please don’t cancel!
My husband & I love this show! Please do not cancel it!!
Definitely renew! Love this show!
Madam Secretary is a favorite of mine. Excellent storylines and support him acting skills. I believe that this program is worthy of remaining on CBS. Thank you for all your efforts and entertainment.
Renew. I love this show, even though it’s unrealistic at times. But I can dream, can’t I?
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CBS stop cancelling tv shows such as Madam Secretary…LONG LIVE THIS SHOW. Rare find. Great show. Watching from Australia. Tea Leoni is a great actress and one with a great sense of humor.
please keep the show – one of my favorites after 60 Minutes
A rare bright spot among a sea of humdrum programming. PLEASE continue!
LOVE IT that why I have CBS Access