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The Best Episodes of Madam Secretary

After years away from the CIA, Elizabeth McCord is pulled back into the political arena. The newly appointed Secretary of State is tough, fair, and...

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  1. Background image for The Magic Rake
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - The Magic Rake

    S5:E3

    Elizabeth flies to Fashion Week in Milan to face off against the Chinese Foreign Minister over an anti-sweatshop treaty in the aftermath of a tragedy. Also, Daisy struggles with feelings of fear and pessimism over her baby’s future, under the threat of rising nationalism in the wake of the attack on the White House.

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    Director:John Murray
    Writer:Matt Ward
  2. Background image for Strategic Ambiguity
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Strategic Ambiguity

    S5:E12

    Elizabeth must salvage a deal with a military contractor by supplying fighter jets to Taiwan, but she risks triggering a war with China in the process. Also, Daisy gets frustrated with Matt for failing to help take care of her dog like he promised.

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    Director:Eric Stoltz
    Writer:Matt Ward
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    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Better Angels

    S5:E20

    As Elizabeth prepares to leave the state department and announce her run for president, anti-globalist terrorists attack the United Nations delegation in Geneva who are there to sign the climate migration treaty.

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    Director:John Murray
    Writer:Matt Ward
  4. Background image for Carpe Diem
    9.0/10(379 votes)

    #4 - Carpe Diem

    S6:E9

    Elizabeth faces a national security crisis when a military conflict in international waters spirals to the brink of nuclear confrontation. Also, with the imminent threat of impeachment looming over the McCord administration, Elizabeth and Henry make a wish-list of things to do while she’s still in office.

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    Writer:David Grae
  5. Background image for Leaving the Station
    8.6/10(466 votes)

    #5 - Leaving the Station

    S6:E10

    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. Also, the McCords overcome last-minute obstacles to pull off a spectacular family celebration.

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    Director:Eric Stoltz
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    8.3/10(421 votes)

    #6 - Night Watch

    S4:E22

    Elizabeth and cabinet members brace for the fallout at home and abroad as President Dalton prepares for a retaliatory nuclear attack on a country that has reportedly just launched missiles bound for the U.S.

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  8. Background image for The Things We Get to Say
    8.0/10(304 votes)

    #7 - The Things We Get to Say

    S4:E20

    Elizabeth must watch what she says and does when she deals with a refugee situation while being shadowed by Neal Shin, a newspaper reporter who may use his access to write a tell-all book.

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    Director:Sunu Gonera
  9. Background image for The Chaos Game
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - The Chaos Game

    S5:E2

    When Elizabeth discovers that the White House attackers had support from overseas, she tries to hunt down those responsible without starting a war. Also, Henry comes face to face with one of the attackers.

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  10. Background image for Requiem
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Requiem

    S5:E4

    When the remains of U.S. soldiers who served in World War II are uncovered in Southeast Asia, Elizabeth’s hopes of bringing them home quickly fade when a stubborn leader stands in her way. Also, Henry and Stevie find themselves publicly targeted by a restaurant owner who is angry about Elizabeth’s policies, and Alison volunteers for a local congressional campaign.

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    Director:Eric Stoltz
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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Ghosts

    S5:E5

    Henry finds himself at the center of an international incident, when he comes to the aid of an ex-girlfriend at a religious freedom conference in Thailand, after she is imprisoned for condemning the monarchy. Also, Elizabeth helps Jason navigate the pressure of preparing for college.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #11 - Baby Steps

    S5:E7

    Vice President Teresa Hurst asks Elizabeth for help when a surrogate carrying her future grandchild is arrested in Laos for human trafficking. Also, Henry tries to protect Stevie from danger when he suspects that she’s being followed by a Russian operative, and Blake deals with the demanding and costly instructions of a delegation of Japanese gardeners.

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  13. Background image for The Courage to Continue
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - The Courage to Continue

    S5:E8

    When Haiti’s democracy is threatened by a president who refuses to step down after losing the election, Elizabeth tries to solve the problem without resorting to military action. Also, Blake has one week to find a new job before Elizabeth fires him as her assistant.

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    Director:Sam Hoffman
  14. Background image for Winter Garden
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #13 - Winter Garden

    S5:E9

    Elizabeth and Jay work to keep an historic agreement between Serbia and Kosovo from falling apart, after a mass grave is discovered in Serbia dating back to the Kosovo war. Also, Henry deals with a bizarre encounter with Secretary of Defense Gordon Becker.

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    Director:Eric Stoltz
  15. Background image for Family Separation (2)
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #14 - Family Separation (2)

    S5:E11

    Elizabeth goes head to head with a U.S. governor over the state's new policy of separating unauthorized immigrants from their children. Also, she and Henry plan to renew their wedding vows.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #15 - Proxy War

    S5:E13

    When innocent Syrian children are killed by an American-made cluster bomb, Elizabeth races to figure out what went wrong before Russia can use it as an excuse to escalate its military presence in the region. Also, Russell faces a PR nightmare after he gets into a heated argument with a homeless protester.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Something Better

    S5:E14

    When a group of American missionaries become hostages during a violent uprising abroad, Dalton must confront demons from his past in order to help Elizabeth secure their safe return home. Also, Stevie takes over Russell’s social media presence, and Henry helps his niece, Sarah, mentally prepare for her military deployment.

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  18. Background image for Between the Seats
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Between the Seats

    S5:E15

    Elizabeth visits the Middle East to finalize a deal to bring U.S. troops home, but complications arise when a local woman’s life is threatened by rumors of a romance with one of Elizabeth’s staffers. Also, Henry provides relationship advice to Elizabeth’s brother, Will.

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    Director:Sam Hoffman
  19. Background image for The Common Defense
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - The Common Defense

    S5:E17

    While Elizabeth is away on a retreat thinking about her presidential campaign, her staff tries to secure an international agreement to protect citizens who have been displaced due to global warming. Also, the staff works to contain a measles outbreak that threatens the life of Daisy’s daughter, Joanna.

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    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - The Great Experiment

    S5:E19

    As Elizabeth prepares to officially declare her candidacy for president, she must deal with fallout from a news article alleging she had an affair with President Dalton during her CIA days. Also, Mike B. and Jay adjust to the growing pains in their expanded roles as campaign staffers, and Elizabeth calls for a UN criminal tribunal against Myanmar military leaders over their treatment of the Rohingya.

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    Director:Sunu Gonera
  21. Background image for Sound and Fury
    7.9/10(381 votes)

    #20 - Sound and Fury

    S4:E12

    After President Dalton hears about a sonic attack at the U.S. Embassy in Bulgaria, he thinks Russia is to blame and uncharacteristically threatens them with military force, leaving his cabinet concerned about his mental status.

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    7.8/10(4 votes)

    #21 - The New Normal

    S5:E16

    When a super typhoon threatens a small Pacific island, Elizabeth tries to relocate its population before the storm makes landfall. Also, Henry gives a speech to an evangelical group about climate change.

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    7.8/10(266 votes)

    #22 - The Strike Zone

    S6:E2

    Elizabeth faces mounting protests over rising fuel costs as she prepares to throw out the first pitch at a New York Mets game. Also, Mike B. is questioned by the Senate Intelligence Committee as part of the investigation into whether the McCord campaign conspired with Iran to steal the election.

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  24. Background image for Valor
    7.8/10(251 votes)

    #23 - Valor

    S6:E4

    Henry teams up with a Marine veteran to fight for legislation that helps Veterans Affairs provide better mental health care, but he encounters surprising resistance from Vice President Carlos Morejon. Also, Senator Hanson questions Daisy about an arrest in her past.

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    7.8/10(245 votes)

    #24 - Daisy

    S6:E5

    When evidence implicates Daisy in the leak of hacked information during the presidential campaign and threatens to topple Elizabeth’s presidency, Elizabeth must decide what to believe and how far she’s willing to go to uncover the truth. Also, Henry and Elizabeth host former President Dalton at the White House after his interview with Bob Schieffer.

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    7.8/10(232 votes)

    #25 - Accountability

    S6:E7

    When U.S. intelligence locates the mastermind behind a foreign country's hack, Elizabeth must decide whether to risk war by extracting him from the country while she also prepares for the White House correspondents' dinner. Also, Jason faces backlash after he confronts his school newspaper over its coverage of Elizabeth.

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Magic Rake" is the best rated episode of "Madam Secretary". It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by John Murray and written by Matt Ward, it aired on 10/21/2018. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Strategic Ambiguity".