- 9.0/101 votes
#1 - The Magic Rake
Season 5 Episode 3 - Aired 10/21/2018
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.
Director: John Murray
Writer: Matt Ward
- 9.0/101 votes
#2 - Strategic Ambiguity
Season 5 Episode 12 - Aired 1/13/2019
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.
Director: Eric Stoltz
Writer: Matt Ward
- 9.0/101 votes
#3 - Better Angels
Season 5 Episode 20 - Aired 4/21/2019
As Elizabeth prepares to leave the state department and announce her run for president, terrorists attack the United Nations delegation in Geneva that is there to sign the climate migration treaty.
Director: John Murray
Writer: Matt Ward
- 8.0/101 votes
#4 - The Essentials
Season 4 Episode 3 - Aired 10/22/2017
With a government shutdown looming, Elizabeth must think outside the box to help fund an electrical grid in a Syrian refugee camp, before riots break out in the country due to the lack of electricity and water. Also, Henry searches for Dmitri when he goes missing.
Director: Charlotte Brändström
Writer: Matt Ward
- 8.0/101 votes
#5 - Minefield
Season 4 Episode 9 - Aired 12/10/2017
Secretary of State McCord reluctantly agrees to host a holiday party in the hopes of persuading senators in attendance to pass a treaty that requires countries to destroy landmines. Also, Henry tries to find evidence that the Senate Majority Leader exchanged information with the Russians.
Director: Rob J. Greenlea
Writer: Matt Ward
- 7.3/103 votes
#6 - My Funny Valentine
Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 4/1/2018
As the 20th anniversary of the American embassy bombing in Mali approaches, emotions run high among the State Department staff, who had personal connections to lives lost that day, including Elizabeth, who must decide if the U.S. should lift sanctions against the country deemed responsible. Also, Henry tries to help Jason break up with Piper.
Director: Rob J. Greenlea
Writer: Matt Ward
- 7.0/102 votes
#7 - All Those Yesterdays
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/20/2019
Miles, Cara and Rakesh support Joy when The God Account sends her a friend suggestion that brings up painful memories for her. Also, Arthur is tempted by a professional opportunity.
Director: Kellie Cyrus
Writer: Matt Ward
- 6.7/106 votes
#8 - 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
- 6.5/102 votes
#9 - South China Sea
Season 3 Episode 3 - Aired 10/23/2016
After U.S. environmental activists protesting China’s damage of a South China Sea reef are arrested for spying, Elizabeth finds herself in a stalemate with the Chinese foreign minister as she lobbies for their release.
Director: Rob J. Greenlea
Writer: Matt Ward
- 6.5/102 votes
#10 - The Detour
Season 3 Episode 12 - Aired 1/15/2017
When Elizabeth and her staff fly to Africa to offer development aid to the continent, they are caught by surprise when the Chinese arrive there first, ready to outmaneuver the U.S. with competing offers of aid.
Director: Martha Mitchell
Writer: Matt Ward
- 6.5/102 votes
#11 - Protocol
Season 4 Episode 21 - Aired 5/13/2018
When terrorists threaten to cause a flood in the Middle East that could kill millions of people, Elizabeth’s hopes of getting a neighboring country to close the dam fade after the government suddenly goes dark during a coup. Also, Stevie is tasked with finding Russell an activity that will help manage his stress.
Director: Charlotte Brändström
Writer: Matt Ward