The Best Episodes of Madam Secretary Season 6

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.6/10(318 votes)

   #1 - Hail to the Chief

   S6:E110/6/2019

   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

   Writers:David Grae, Barbara Hall

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   Director:Eric Stoltz

   Writers:David Grae, Barbara Hall
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   7.8/10(272 votes)

   #2 - The Strike Zone

   S6:E210/13/2019

   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 Alcalá

   Writer:Joy Gregory

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   Director:Félix Alcalá

   Writer:Joy Gregory
3. 

   7.7/10(251 votes)

   #3 - Killer Robots

   S6:E310/20/2019

   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

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   Director:Rob J. Greenlea

   Writer:Keith Eisner
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   7.9/10(254 votes)

   #4 - Valor

   S6:E410/27/2019

   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

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   Director:James Whitmore Jr.

   Writer:Lyla Oliver
5. 

   7.9/10(248 votes)

   #5 - Daisy

   S6:E511/3/2019

   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

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   Director:James Whitmore Jr.

   Writer:Alexander Maggio
6. 

   7.5/10(248 votes)

   #6 - Deepfake

   S6:E611/10/2019

   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

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   Director:Leslie Libman

   Writer:Matt Chester
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   7.8/10(235 votes)

   #7 - Accountability

   S6:E711/17/2019

   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

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   Director:Darnell Martin

   Writer:Leland Jay Anderson
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   7.7/10(225 votes)

   #8 - Ships and Countries

   S6:E811/24/2019

   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

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   Director:Sam Hoffman

   Writer:Joy Gregory
9. 

   9.0/10(383 votes)

   #9 - Carpe Diem

   S6:E912/1/2019

   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 Alcalá

   Writer:David Grae

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   Director:Félix Alcalá

   Writer:David Grae
10. 

    8.6/10(472 votes)

    #10 - Leaving the Station

    S6:E1012/8/2019

    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

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    Director:Eric Stoltz

    Writer:Barbara Hall