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?
Completely agree. They took off the best show on TV. Such a shame
One of few shows appropriate/pertinent to current times. Not sure why title wasn’t just revised to Madam President but it shouldn’t have ended.
Bring it back – very good show with great cast. Very disappointed there is no season 7.
should have carried on so that she can show how good she will be as Madam President.
Love this show. Excellent cast and good writing which explored the many sides of important issues.
Love Madam Secretary it left off with cliff hanger in finished . Please bring it back and give it a roper ending . Loved Tea Leone but since she became President it should be now called Madame President . Great cast and story line .
We loved this show. Maybe ratings are low because it’s on late in evening. Hope they decide later to change their minds.
Should have been renewed. Loved this show
should have renewed – was just getting started as madam president!! shame
I thought this was a great show and am very sad that it has ended!! I’ve watched it since it started so am not happy with this decision!! It’s too bad.
They ruined the last season.
I certainly don’t think it should have been canceled. I didn’t know it had been canceled until the “series finale” episode. Very sad. I looked forward to it every Sunday night. I did NOT like the fact that the start time was always off because of football. I thought Tea Leoni was fantastic along with Tim Daly. They should both be very please with their contributions.
Please tell me it had nothing to do with the upcoming Presidential election. Remember, Commander In Chief a few years ago.
RENEWED!! Best New Series in a very long time.
One of the few intelligent, well written, well acted shows on any network. Of course let’s cancel it to put on yet another show full of brain draining pablum.
Please do not cancel Madam Secretary it’s one of the best shows on TV
I completely agree.
What Shilarra said