Madam Secretary 2014
“Not politics as usual.”
What is Madam Secretary?
Madam Secretary is an American political drama television series created by Barbara Hall. The show, which aired from 2014 to 2019, features Téa Leoni in the lead role of Elizabeth McCord.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2014
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 120
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 21, 2014
- Last aired
- Dec 8, 2019
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Drama, War & Politics
- Updated
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Overview
Madam Secretary is an American political drama television series created by Barbara Hall. The show, which aired from 2014 to 2019, features Téa Leoni in the lead role of Elizabeth McCord. The narrative follows McCord, a former CIA analyst and political science professor who is appointed as the Secretary of State. As she re-enters the political arena, she is tasked with driving international diplomacy, managing office politics, and navigating complex global and domestic issues. Beyond her professional responsibilities at the White House, the series explores her efforts to balance these high-stakes demands with her life at home. The production was executive produced by Morgan Freeman and Lori McCreary. For its sixth and final season, the series was titled Madam President. The program also features actors Tim Daly, Erich Bergen, and Zeljko Ivanek. The title itself refers to a formal and polite way of addressing a woman, reflecting the respectful tone often associated with the term in both formal address and professional correspondence.
Should you watch it?
“A former CIA analyst returns to government service as the newly appointed Secretary of State.”
- portrayal of international diplomacy
- focus on workplace and domestic balance
- heavy focus on political maneuvering
Watch it if you enjoy dramas centered on high-stakes government operations and complex problem solving.
The series features professional political themes and domestic scenarios suitable for a general audience.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 22 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Sep 21, 2014
- E2 Another Benghazi Sep 28, 2014
- E3 The Operative Oct 5, 2014
- E4 Just Another Normal Day Oct 12, 2014
- E5 Blame Canada Oct 19, 2014
- E6 The Call Oct 26, 2014
- E7 Passage Nov 2, 2014
- E8 Need to Know Nov 9, 2014
- E9 So It Goes Nov 16, 2014
- E10 Collateral Damage Nov 23, 2014
- E11 Game On Nov 30, 2014
- E12 Standoff Jan 4, 2015
- E13 Chains of Command Jan 11, 2015
- E14 Whisper of the Ax Mar 1, 2015
- E15 The Ninth Circle Mar 8, 2015
- E16 Tamerlane Mar 15, 2015
- E17 Face the Nation Mar 22, 2015
- E18 The Time Is at Hand Mar 29, 2015
- E19 Spartan Figures Apr 5, 2015
- E20 The Necessary Art Apr 12, 2015
- E21 The Kill List Apr 26, 2015
- E22 There But for the Grace of God May 3, 2015
Season 2 · 23 episodes
- E1 The Show Must Go On Oct 4, 2015
- E2 The Doability Doctrine Oct 11, 2015
- E3 The Rusalka Oct 18, 2015
- E4 Waiting for Taleju Oct 25, 2015
- E5 The Long Shot Nov 1, 2015
- E6 Catch and Release Nov 8, 2015
- E7 You Say You Want a Revolution Nov 15, 2015
- E8 Lights Out Nov 22, 2015
- E9 Russian Roulette Nov 29, 2015
- E10 The Greater Good Dec 13, 2015
- E11 Unity Node Jan 10, 2016
- E12 The Middle Way Jan 17, 2016
- E13 Invasive Species Jan 31, 2016
- E14 Left of the Boom Feb 14, 2016
- E15 Right of the Boom Feb 21, 2016
- E16 Hijriyyah Mar 6, 2016
- E17 Higher Learning Mar 20, 2016
- E18 On the Clock Mar 27, 2016
- E19 Desperate Remedies Apr 10, 2016
- E20 Ghost Detainee Apr 17, 2016
- E21 Connection Lost Apr 24, 2016
- E22 Render Safe May 1, 2016
- E23 Vartius May 8, 2016
Season 3 · 23 episodes
- E1 Sea Change Oct 2, 2016
- E2 The Linchpin Oct 16, 2016
- E3 South China Sea Oct 23, 2016
- E4 The Dissent Memo Oct 30, 2016
- E5 The French Revolution Nov 6, 2016
- E6 The Statement Nov 13, 2016
- E7 Tectonic Shift Nov 20, 2016
- E8 Breakout Capacity Nov 27, 2016
- E9 Snap Back Dec 11, 2016
- E10 The Race Dec 18, 2016
- E11 Gift Horse Jan 8, 2017
- E12 The Detour Jan 15, 2017
- E13 The Beautiful Game Jan 29, 2017
- E14 Labor of Love Mar 5, 2017
- E15 Break in Diplomacy Mar 12, 2017
- E16 Swept Away Mar 19, 2017
- E17 Convergence Mar 26, 2017
- E18 Good Bones Apr 9, 2017
- E19 Global Relief Apr 23, 2017
- E20 Extraordinary Hazard Apr 30, 2017
- E21 The Seventh Floor May 7, 2017
- E22 Revelation May 14, 2017
- E23 Article 5 May 21, 2017
Season 4 · 22 episodes
- E1 News Cycle Oct 8, 2017
- E2 Off the Record Oct 15, 2017
- E3 The Essentials Oct 22, 2017
- E4 Shutdown Oct 29, 2017
- E5 Persona Non Grata Nov 5, 2017
- E6 Loophole Nov 12, 2017
- E7 North to the Future Nov 19, 2017
- E8 The Fourth Estate Nov 26, 2017
- E9 Minefield Dec 10, 2017
- E10 Women Transform the World Dec 17, 2017
- E11 Mitya Jan 7, 2018
- E12 Sound and Fury Jan 14, 2018
- E13 Reading the Signs Mar 11, 2018
- E14 Refuge Mar 18, 2018
- E15 The Unnamed Mar 25, 2018
- E16 My Funny Valentine Apr 1, 2018
- E17 Phase Two Apr 8, 2018
- E18 The Friendship Game Apr 22, 2018
- E19 Thin Ice Apr 29, 2018
- E20 The Things We Get to Say May 6, 2018
- E21 Protocol May 13, 2018
- E22 Night Watch May 20, 2018
Season 5 · 20 episodes
- E1 E Pluribus Unum Oct 7, 2018
- E2 The Chaos Game Oct 14, 2018
- E3 The Magic Rake Oct 21, 2018
- E4 Requiem Oct 28, 2018
- E5 Ghosts Nov 4, 2018
- E6 Eyjafjallajökull Nov 11, 2018
- E7 Baby Steps Nov 18, 2018
- E8 The Courage to Continue Nov 25, 2018
- E9 Winter Garden Dec 9, 2018
- E10 Family Separation (1) Dec 23, 2018
- E11 Family Separation (2) Jan 6, 2019
- E12 Strategic Ambiguity Jan 13, 2019
- E13 Proxy War Jan 27, 2019
- E14 Something Better Feb 17, 2019
- E15 Between the Seats Mar 3, 2019
- E16 The New Normal Mar 17, 2019
- E17 The Common Defense Mar 24, 2019
- E18 Ready Mar 31, 2019
- E19 The Great Experiment Apr 14, 2019
- E20 Better Angels Apr 21, 2019
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
Elizabeth McCord is a former CIA analyst who returns to public life as the Secretary of State.
Does the show feature office politics?
Yes, the series depicts the protagonist navigating both international diplomacy and internal office politics.
Is the show set only in the White House?
The plot covers both global and domestic issues at the White House and within the protagonist's home.
What kind of character is Elizabeth McCord?
She is described as a tough, fair, and smart individual who is willing to circumvent protocol.
Is this a documentary?
No, it is a television series about a fictional Secretary of State.