Susan Thompson is a fictional character portrayed by Tonya Pinkins in the TV series Madam Secretary.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled The Dissent Memo (season 3), they were 54 years old.
They appear in 10 episodes out of a total of 120 aired
Episodes10
The Dissent Memo
episode S3.E4 october 2016After a bombing at a political rally in Angola, Elizabeth must find a way to respond to a "dissent memo" from the Bureau of African Affairs when they criticize the Dalton Administration's lack of attention to the upcoming Angolan election.The Detour
episode S3.E12 january 2017When the Secretary of State makes a trade visit to Africa, her party hits competition and technical difficulties. Meanwhile, her husband meets an old adversary.The Great Experiment
episode S5.E19 april 2019As Elizabeth prepares to declare her candidacy for president, she must deal with fallout from a news article alleging she had an affair with President Dalton during her CIA days; Mike B. and Jay adjust in their roles as campaign staffers.Better Angels
episode S5.E20 april 2019Elizabeth is ready to leave the state department and announce her run for president. Terrorists attack the UN delegation in Geneva.Hail to the Chief
episode S6.E1 october 2019Elizabeth must fend off a baseless investigation into her past that threatens to derail the first major legislation of her presidency; Henry squirms after his appearance on a late night show results in heightened scrutiny of his marriage.The Strike Zone
episode S6.E2 october 2019Elizabeth faces mounting protests over rising fuel costs as she prepares to throw out the first pitch at a New York Mets game; Mike B. is questioned about whether the McCord campaign conspired with Iran to steal the election.Killer Robots
episode S6.E3 october 2019Elizabeth must decide whether to use autonomous unmanned weapons or send U.S. soldiers to bring the mastermind of the UN gas attack to justice; Blake is questioned by Sen. Hanson about potential campaign finance violations.Accountability
episode S6.E7 november 2019When the mastermind behind a foreign country's hack of a senator's personal information is located, Elizabeth must decide whether to extract him; Jason faces backlash after he confronts his school newspaper over its coverage of Elizabeth.Ships and Countries
episode S6.E8 november 2019When an American tech CEO goes missing in a foreign country, Elizabeth must navigate complicated diplomatic terrain to get him back; things get personal when Stevie and Henry testify at impeachment proceedings.Carpe Diem
episode S6.E9 december 2019Elizabeth faces a crisis when a military conflict in international waters spirals to the brink of nuclear confrontation; with the imminent threat of impeachment looming, Elizabeth and Henry make a list of things to do while she's still in office.
- The Dissent Memo
- The Detour
- The Great Experiment
- Better Angels
- Hail to the Chief
- The Strike Zone
- Killer Robots
- Accountability
- Ships and Countries
- Carpe Diem