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The Best Episodes of Madam Secretary Season 6

Every episode of Madam Secretary Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Madam Secretary Season 6!

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 smart, driving international diplomacy, wrangling office politics, and circumventing protocol as she negotiates global and domestic issues, both at the White House and at home.

Genres:DramaWar & Politics
Network:CBS

Season 6 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "Madam Secretary" season 6 is "Hail to the Chief", rated 7.7/10 from 294 user votes. It was directed by Eric Stoltz and written by David Grae, Barbara Hall. "Hail to the Chief" aired on 10/6/2019 and is rated 0.2 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "The Strike Zone".

  • Hail to the Chief
    7.7/10 294 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

  • The Strike Zone
    7.9/10 250 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

  • Killer Robots
    7.7/10 233 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

  • Valor
    7.9/10 232 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

  • Daisy
    7.9/10 228 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

  • Deepfake
    7.6/10 230 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

  • Accountability
    7.9/10 217 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

  • Ships and Countries
    7.8/10 207 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

  • Carpe Diem
    9.0/10 351 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

  • Leaving the Station
    8.6/10 436 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