Season 1 Recap
Madam Secretary
Available to buy
Terms apply
23 episodes
1. The Show Must Go On
1. The Show Must Go On
Elizabeth must take the oath of office when the President's plane disappears over the Pacific Ocean. Also, Henry is asked to recruit one of his Russian students to work for the U.S. government by Jane Fellows (Jill Hennessy), his new Defense Intelligence Agency handler. Academy Award winner and Executive Producer Morgan Freeman directed the episode and guest stars as Chief Justice Frawley.
44min
Oct 3, 2015
2. The Doability Doctrine
2. The Doability Doctrine
After Elizabeth receives advice from former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, she chooses to ignore President Dalton's recommendation on how to negotiate the safe return of a State Department employee who was kidnapped in Afghanistan. Also, Henry must find a way to persuade his student, Dmitri (Chris Petrovski), to spy for the U.S. government.
44min
Oct 10, 2015
3. The Rusalka
3. The Rusalka
Short Description Not Available
44min
Oct 17, 2015
4. Waiting for Taleju
4. Waiting for Taleju
Short Description Not Available
44min
Oct 24, 2015
5. The Long Shot
5. The Long Shot
Short Description Not Available
44min
Oct 31, 2015
6. Catch and Release
6. Catch and Release
Short Description Not Available
44min
Nov 7, 2015
7. You Say You Want a Revolution
7. You Say You Want a Revolution
Short Description Not Available
44min
Nov 14, 2015
8. Lights Out
8. Lights Out
As tensions rise with Russia, Elizabeth, Russell and Mike B. (Kevin Rahm) hatch a plan to oust Craig Sterling (Julian Acosta) from his role as National Security Advisor without tarnishing President Dalton with a scandal. Also, Ephraim Ware (Clifton Davis), the Director of National Intelligence, identifies who hacked Air Force One.
44min
Nov 21, 2015
9. Russian Roulette
9. Russian Roulette
Shortly before Elizabeth is to deliver a speech at the United Nations accusing Russia for the attack on Air Force One, Henry shares information that makes her reconsider her theory.
44min
Nov 28, 2015
10. The Greater Good
10. The Greater Good
Short Description Not Available
44min
Dec 12, 2015
11. Unity Node
11. Unity Node
Short Description Not Available
44min
Jan 9, 2016
12. The Middle Way
12. The Middle Way
Short Description Not Available
44min
Jan 16, 2016
13. Invasive Species
13. Invasive Species
Short Description Not Available
44min
Jan 30, 2016
14. Left of the Boom
14. Left of the Boom
Short Description Not Available
43min
Feb 13, 2016
15. Right of the Boom
15. Right of the Boom
Following a shocking event on U.S. soil, Elizabeth rushes to find answers to President Dalton's many questions about how it was able to occur.
41min
Feb 20, 2016
16. Hijriyyah
16. Hijriyyah
Short Description Not Available
44min
Mar 5, 2016
17. Higher Learning
17. Higher Learning
Short Description Not Available
44min
Mar 19, 2016
18. On The Clock
18. On The Clock
Short Description Not Available
43min
Mar 26, 2016
19. Desperate Remedies
19. Desperate Remedies
Short Description Not Available
43min
Apr 9, 2016
20. Ghost Detainee
20. Ghost Detainee
After Elizabeth delivers her first speech to the United Nations General Assembly formally condemning the terrorist group Hizb-al Shahid, she discusses forming a coalition against them with the Russian Foreign Minister. However, the talks create a conflict of interest between Elizabeth and Henry, who is searching for a way to save Dmitri's ill sister, Talia Petrov, from the Russian government.
44min
Apr 16, 2016
21. Connection Lost
21. Connection Lost
Short Description Not Available
44min
Apr 23, 2016
22. Render Safe
22. Render Safe
Short Description Not Available
42min
Apr 30, 2016
23. Vartius
23. Vartius
When Elizabeth receives shocking news about an important political operative, she navigates a tricky political situation with President Dalton, who she learns may be considering replacing her as Secretary of State. Also, Stevie and Jareth (Christopher O'Shea) get engaged.
44min
May 7, 2016
