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?
Madam Secretary is the smartest, most well written and topical show on TV. Frustrating to have to search for the next air date as the presentations are staggered over the season. This show should definitely be renewed and shown regularly!!
Please do not cancel Madam Secretary. A series with some depth and good values needs to continue.
The show is garbage — absolute manure!
It is boring and predictable with a liberal theme and implicit references to current political events in the world that are allegedly connected to the current presidential administration.
Bottom line: BORING!!!
PLEASE PLEASE RENEW MADAM SECRETARY
Please renew. Great Sunday night show!
I love love love this show – it’s smart & the writing is phenomenal – treats the audience with respect. Best & closest political drama since West Wing – which was an incredible show! It needs to be renewed & hopefully transition to Madame President for another 8 years!
I wonder if CBS was using the “Elizabeth” for President text # as a gauge to see who wanted the series back? I love this show, it’s the closest I’ve been to West Wing in years and I’m not even a lib. I just want honest government so while we have our current White House occupant this show is a breath of fresh air. It would do much better If CBS believed in it more and gave it a better time slot. Maybe Sinclair’s behind that.
Continue the series. It handles current issues in a manner that is a model for the country.
Please renew Madam Secretary for a 6 season
Please renew Madam Secretary for a season 6
Renew please for season 6.
I have liked this show from the very beginning; however, the story lines have become slow and boring. Time to let this show go.
Essential show given our current political. I admire Tea and how the cast has congealed thru the seasons! Educational plus inspirational
Madam Secretary is an intelligently written and brilliantly acted television drama that examines serious societal issues. It must continue.
Madam Secretary must continue. The writers address current, real life, complicated issues with intelligence, dignity, and realism. Also, they present serious global issues with possibilities of improvement! The show must go on . . .