7.6/10301 votes#1 - Hail to the Chief
Season 6 Episode 1 - Aired 10/6/2019
Elizabeth must fend off a baseless investigation into her past that threatens to derail the first major legislation of her presidency. Also, First Gentleman Henry squirms after his appearance on THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT results in heightened scrutiny of the romance in the First Couple’s marriage.
Director: Eric Stoltz
Writer: David Grae, Barbara Hall
7.8/10255 votes#2 - The Strike Zone
Season 6 Episode 2 - Aired 10/13/2019
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.
Director: Félix Enríquez Alcalá
Writer: Joy Gregory
7.7/10237 votes#3 - Killer Robots
Season 6 Episode 3 - Aired 10/20/2019
Elizabeth must decide whether to use autonomous unmanned weapons or send U.S. soldiers to bring the mastermind of the UN gas attack to justice. Also, Blake is questioned by Senator Hanson about potential campaign finance violations related to his love life, and Henry and Elizabeth search for the perfect dog.
Director: Rob J. Greenlea
Writer: Keith Eisner
7.9/10238 votes#4 - Valor
Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 10/27/2019
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.
Director: James Whitmore Jr.
Writer: Lyla Oliver
7.9/10232 votes#5 - Daisy
Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 11/3/2019
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.
Director: James Whitmore Jr.
Writer: Alexander Maggio
7.5/10234 votes#6 - Deepfake
Season 6 Episode 6 - Aired 11/10/2019
When a fabricated video makes it look like Elizabeth and Henry are making fun of a foreign dignitary, they struggle to convince him not to pull out of an important international agreement. Also, Stevie says goodbye to an important person in her life.
Director: Leslie Libman
Writer: Matt Chester
7.8/10221 votes#7 - Accountability
Season 6 Episode 7 - Aired 11/17/2019
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.
Director: Darnell Martin
Writer: Leland Jay Anderson
7.7/10211 votes#8 - Ships and Countries
Season 6 Episode 8 - Aired 11/24/2019
When an American tech CEO goes missing in a foreign country, Elizabeth navigates complicated diplomatic terrain to get him back without triggering a regional conflict. Also, things get personal when Stevie and Henry testify at House impeachment proceedings.
Director: Sam Hoffman
Writer: Joy Gregory
9.0/10360 votes#9 - Carpe Diem
Season 6 Episode 9 - Aired 12/1/2019
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.
Director: Félix Enríquez Alcalá
Writer: David Grae
8.6/10447 votes#10 - Leaving the Station
Season 6 Episode 10 - Aired 12/8/2019
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.
Director: Eric Stoltz
Writer: Barbara Hall
The Best Episodes of Madam Secretary Season 6
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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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Network:CBS
Season 6 Ratings Summary
"Hail to the Chief" is the best rated episode of "Madam Secretary" season 6. It scored 7.6/10 based on 301 votes. Directed by Eric Stoltz and written by David Grae, Barbara Hall, it aired on 10/6/2019. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "The Strike Zone".