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 is a fabulous show….one that makes tv watching interesting, thought provoking, exciting. Please renew
Should definitely not be canceled. It is one of the best shows on television. Great scripts, great acting, very believable. Hope it lasts a lot longer.
kepp it coming cannot wait to see if a box set comes out in the uk
great show I never tire of watching from the start
I Love this show it is drama filled and intense
This is a great show. Very well written, suspenseful, and benefitting from a stellar cast, not the least being the charisma of the lead. I came late to this party, and suspect that could be true for others. CBS, please give them a few more seasons. There’ll be a rebound audience build, promise.
Renewed PLEASE!!!!!!!
Adam secretary is one of best shows on tv. It definitely should be renewed! I look forward to Sunday nights when it is on!
I am a political journalist, having a career in the political world. I look forward to this program weekly. The writing is not only superb, but so timely and relevant. Also, the acting is so real. I am so pleased we will have a fifth season.
The is my must see of the week. I am elated that you are going with a fifth season. The writing is excellent, the acting always fresh. This quality of show is rare. It compares to West Wing.
I will try to support all the advertisers of the show. Money talks, I know!
may I suggest a 9 pm slot rather than a 10pm
Please keep the show going! Great writing, acting, etc, etc.
it is about time as well making us wait this long to I am on my 23 rd rerun of the whole series but seriously it is great news from uk
Thank you so much for this news!!! Season 5 ouaaahhhh!!! COOOOLLLL
This series is one of the most intelligent, relevant, ethical and well-written and well-acted shows on tv. It would be a crime to cancel one of the only bright spots in this era of corruption and criminal behavior. These are amazing actors, especially Tea Leoni, who should have received at least one Emmy for her amazing work. She has created (with Barbara Hall) one of the most intelligent roles on tv. Please don’t cancel
Do not cancel Madam Secretary. It’s one of few on CBS that I actually watch and love. It’s the best political drama on tv. I’m looking forward to a 5thseason .its actually educational the absolutely BEST on tv. Please let have season 5..
I don’t watch nor do I pay attention to anything political but for some reason I started to watch Madam Secretary on Netflix. I binge watched all three seasons and was really disappointed when there was no season 4 to watch. I just discovered there was/is a season 4 and it’s been renewed for a season 5. I can’t wait to start watching them!!!!