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!Change it to Madam President
I have enjoyed Washing Madam Secretary since the beginning. Great acting, great writing Great everything. I am sad that it wasn’t renewed. There are not many shows like it.
Should not end MS needs to be extended
Madam Secretary is the top show we watch. It definetly should not end and be extended for several seasons
I think this was an excellent show, why do they always cxl the good programs!
The top non-violent drama on TV, and has been for a few years. So tired of shoot-em-up cop shows which seem to dominate. Cancelling this is a big CBS error.
It should become Madam President! https://www.change.org/p/give-madam-secretary-fans-madam-president
My husband and I love this show and it should be renewed.
I love this show and I am sad it is ending after this season. I really wish it would have been renewed.
I love this show because I love Tea Leoni. I have followed her career for a very long time. She is a great actress. The problem I am having with this season is the way they (whoever they are) Tea is being styled. Please, I’m begging you, STOP with the mock ties and the manly suits, and that terrible hair style. Tea is a beautiful woman and should look like one. Who says that just because she is the President of the United States that she can’t wear a dress or a skirt and pretty blouse and her hair down… Read more »
One heck of a good program. I will miss it, and its honesty and drama. At least here in Australia we still have season 6 to come. Wonder what rubbish CBS will dredge up to replace it.
Absolutely the best programme on TV will be so disappointed if it ends
THIS is my favorite…I applaud the actors, writers and all the peple involved that are responciple for putting this show together…
I agree. Hope someone picks it up
A SPIN OFF OR FEATURE FILM IS A MUST
IT SHOULD ONLY END AFTER THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN 2020
This is just wrong! We need to go through the entire process of her win. Ending much too soon. So much to learn from this fact filled show.
I wish it had been picked up and extended before you throwing crumbs to the fans trying to appease us.
Boo
Sooo sad to hear this has been cancelled. One of the best on TV. Big mistake for CBS.