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All 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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Season 1

  • Pilot
    7.4/10889 votes
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    Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/21/2014

    The new Secretary Of State Elizabeth McCord finds herself immediately faced with a maelstrom of difficult political challenges with an international hostage situation being her most important challenge.

    Director: David Semel

    Writer: Barbara Hall

  • Another Benghazi
    7.5/10684 votes
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    Another Benghazi

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/28/2014

    Elizabeth has to deal with a crisis in Yemen and there's trouble on the home front for her as well after her oldest daughter Stevie manages to make the headlines for protesting a new policy at her university.

    Director: David Semel

    Writer: Barbara Hall

  • The Operative
    7.5/10629 votes
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    The Operative

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/5/2014

    Elizabeth is confronted by a hostile reporter who is threatening to publish confidential documents. Elsewhere, Henry is stuck in an international negotiation when his wife uses his job as leverage to make a deal with Pakistan.

    Director: Jeremy Webb

    Writer: David Grae

  • Just Another Normal Day
    7.4/10594 votes
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    Just Another Normal Day

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/12/2014

    A Chinese student comes between a peace treaty between Japan and China. Stevie and Alison continue to clash.

    Director: Eric Stoltz

    Writer: Tony Phelan, Joan Rater

  • Blame Canada
    7.6/10583 votes
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    Blame Canada

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/19/2014

    Elizabeth negotiate's with Iran over their nuclear program. Jason works with his Dad on a school report.

    Director: Eriq La Salle

    Writer: Paul Redford

  • The Call
    7.3/10567 votes
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    The Call

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/26/2014

    Elizabeth faces unexpected consequences when she makes a plea to the President to help with a dire situation in Western Africa.

    Director: Mark Piznarski

    Writer: Matt Ward

  • Passage
    7.5/10557 votes
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    Passage

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 11/2/2014

    After Elizabeth takes Alison with her to India on her first state department trip abroad, she is soon in crisis mode after a huge earthquake hits that causes an explosion at an American-owned factory. She is also separated from Alison.

    Director: Martha Coolidge

    Writer: Alex Cooley

  • Need to Know
    7.6/10527 votes
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    Need to Know

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/9/2014

    Henry ends up being reactivated by the president into the NSA and he decides to keep his continued involvement in the spy game a secret from Elizabeth.

    Director: Dennie Gordon

    Writer: Alexander Maggio

  • So It Goes
    8.0/10561 votes
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    So It Goes

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/16/2014

    Elizabeth, Henry and Isabelle investigate a plane crash that killed former Secretary of State Vincent Marsh. Nadine reenters the dating scene after she agrees to go on a date with a NASA scientist.

    Director: James Whitmore Jr.

    Writer: David Grae

  • Collateral Damage
    7.6/10527 votes
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    Collateral Damage

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 11/23/2014

    When the State Department goes on lockdown due to a deranged gunman outside the building, Elizabeth is confined with a delegation from Iraq whose translator threatens to reveal damaging information about her actions while in the CIA. Meanwhile, when Matt is stuck in an office with Daisy’s fiancé, Win, he spills information that he shouldn’t have.

    Director: Eric Stoltz

    Writer: Matt Ward

  • Game On
    7.7/10532 votes
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    Game On

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 11/30/2014

    Elizabeth, Henry and Isabelle work together to find former Secretary of State Vincent Marsh’s secret bank account, but soon uncover that one of Elizabeth’s staff members already has access to it.

    Director: Randall Zisk

    Writer: Paul Redford

  • Standoff
    7.3/10509 votes
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    Standoff

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 1/4/2015

    When a Texas state trooper is killed by a Mexican cartel smuggler, Elizabeth arranges an extradition deal before going on vacation to celebrate her 25th wedding anniversary in New York City. However, when political issues arise around the case, she is forced to cut their trip short. Also, Elizabeth’s son injures himself while Blake is watching him.

    Director: Gloria Muzio

    Writer: Joseph C. Muscat

  • Chains of Command
    7.6/10505 votes
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    Chains of Command

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/11/2015

    Elizabeth pushes for the prosecution of a Bahraini diplomat after he is caught holding a maid hostage in his home. Also, Henry's father comes to visit.

    Director: Michael Waxman

    Writer: Alex Cooley

  • Whisper of the Ax
    7.7/10489 votes
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    Whisper of the Ax

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 3/1/2015

    Elizabeth is humiliated at a public budget hearing when her staff fails to find the corruption that exists in her microloan program. Also, the investigation into Marsh's death continues.

    Director: Eric Stoltz

    Writer: Barbara Hall

  • The Ninth Circle
    7.7/10492 votes
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    The Ninth Circle

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 3/8/2015

    Elizabeth heads to Turkey to mend political relations after the Turkish government releases a video that could be damaging to the CIA. Also, Jason is threatened with expulsion after punching a bully at school.

    Director: Nicole Cummins-Rubio

    Writer: Alexander Maggio

  • Tamerlane
    8.3/10596 votes
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    Tamerlane

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 3/15/2015

    Elizabeth secretly travels to Iran in an attempt to prevent a coup that could impact President Dalton’s administration. Also, she brings her staff up to speed on the investigation into Marsh’s death.

    Director: Jonathan Brown

    Writer: David Grae

  • Face the Nation
    7.7/10502 votes
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    Face the Nation

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 3/22/2015

    As Elizabeth struggles to hold herself together emotionally following the attack in Iran, she works to prevent an ecological disaster in the Amazon, and prepares for a national television appearance on “Face the Nation.” Also, she and Henry disagree about the level of protection Jason should have at his new school.

    Director: Rob J. Greenlea

    Writer: Matt Ward

  • The Time Is at Hand
    7.4/10464 votes
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    The Time Is at Hand

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 3/29/2015

    While Elizabeth seeks a diplomatic solution to a doomsday cult in Bolivia, a congressman attempting to negotiate with its leader is taken hostage. Meanwhile, Elizabeth and Henry meet Stevie’s much older boyfriend.

    Director: Anna Foerster

    Writer: Joy Gregory

  • Spartan Figures
    7.2/10481 votes
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    Spartan Figures

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 4/5/2015

    Elizabeth and President Dalton work together to solve the Greek debt crisis, but not everyone at home is happy with the agreement. Meanwhile, Henry mulls over a new job offer, and Stevie reconnects with her childhood friend, the President’s son.

    Director: Tate Donovan

    Writer: Lyla Oliver

  • The Necessary Art
    7.5/10467 votes
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    The Necessary Art

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 4/12/2015

    While Henry is in Russia giving a lecture on fundamentalism, Elizabeth must navigate tricky political waters when a Russian nuclear submarine vanishes in American waters. Also, Stevie breaks up with her older boyfriend.

    Director: Dennie Gordon

    Writer: Paul Redford

  • The Kill List
    7.8/10479 votes
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    The Kill List

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 4/26/2015

    As Elizabeth prepares for the arrival of Iranian President Shiraz to sign a nuclear treaty, she uncovers a top secret plot to assassinate him on United States soil. At the same time, she must deal with a massive protest by the Human Rights Campaign in response to Iran’s plans to stone a gay citizen to death. Also, Elizabeth sees a therapist (Marsha Mason) to deal with her PTSD.

    Director: Edward Ornelas

    Writer: David Grae

  • There But for the Grace of God
    7.6/10488 votes
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    There But for the Grace of God

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 5/3/2015

    When Elizabeth confronts her former friend Juliet, she flashes back to when then-CIA Director Dalton offered her a job that would have changed the course of her life. Also, Stevie and President Dalton’s son, Harrison (Jason Ralph), begin a relationship that will have consequences.

    Director: Eric Stoltz

    Writer: Barbara Hall