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Gordon Becker is a fictional character portrayed by Mike Pniewski in the TV series Madam Secretary.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Pilot (season 1), they were 53 years old.
They appear in 22 episodes out of a total of 120 aired

Gordon Becker

by Mike Pniewski

character

Episodes22

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    Pilot
    episode S1.E1 september 2014
    Newly-appointed Secretary Of State Elizabeth McCord is immediately faced with a maelstrom of complex political challenges, and an international hostage situation is her top priority. Meanwhile at home, Elizabeth questions whether she did the right thing by taking this job, as her children are finding it difficult to adjust to their new schools.
  • 8.3
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    Tamerlane
    episode S1.E16 march 2015
    Elizabeth secretly travels to Iran in an attempt to prevent a coup that could impact President Dalton's administration. Also, she brings her staff up to speed on the investigation into Marsh's death. Anna Deveare Smith guest stars.
  • 7.6
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    The Necessary Art
    episode S1.E20 april 2015
    A Russian nuclear submarine disappears in American waters, putting Elizabeth in a tricky situation.
  • 8.1
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    The Show Must Go On
    episode S2.E1 october 2015
    When contact with Air Force One has been lost with the president and speaker of the House aboard, the vice president in surgery and the president pro tempore of the Senate incapacitated, Madam Secretary became Madam acting President. Her daughter was found in a hotel room with the President's son and her husband is being forced to turn one of his Russian students into an American spy. The secretary was supposed to sing a novelty song at the Eastern Trade Conference. Fortunately, she didn't.
  • 7.5
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    Hijriyyah
    episode S2.E16 march 2016
    After an Italian warship answers a distress call from a ship carrying Libyan refugees, Elizabeth is given 20 minutes to decide whether to question a passenger who claims to know the whereabouts of Jibral Disah, the most-wanted terrorist in the world.
  • 7.6
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    Desperate Remedies
    episode S2.E19 april 2016
    Efforts to negotiate the release of the Nigerian schoolgirls take a serious turn when the Marburg Virus infects the emissary sent to secure their return. Aid organizations struggle to contain the outbreak in volatile Cameroon amid threats of terrorism. Elizabeth agonizes over offering an experimental but effective treatment to the infected leader of the terrorists in exchange for the release of the girls & safety for the aid organizations treating the people.
  • 7.4
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    Break in Diplomacy
    episode S3.E15 march 2017
    Elizabeth visits the newly elected President Andrada to advise against withdrawing from the Singapore Interchange agreement. Progress is made on the BoJ compound while Jay looks into Kevin Park's research.
  • 7.6
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    Convergence
    episode S3.E17 march 2017
    When a computer sting uncovers the possible mole in the CIA arms smuggling ring, Elizabeth's questioning of the suspect makes her think that a larger, more dangerous force is behind the operation. Also, Henry worries that the doomsday cult is drugging his embedded operative, and Elizabeth and her State Department staff come up with an unorthodox approach to solving black rhino poaching in Namibia. Enrico Colantoni guest stars.
  • 7.6
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    Minefield
    episode S4.E9 december 2017
    Secretary McCord hosts a holiday party as part of a push to persuade Senators to sign a landmine treaty. Henry looks to incriminate the Senate majority leader with collusion with the Russians.
  • 7.4
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    Women Transform the World
    episode S4.E10 december 2017
    Secretary McCord realizes that a diplomatic solution may serve the Afghan government better than war with the Taliban. Henry and Dmitri try to convince a Russian spy to help the US. Daisy returns from maternity leave and decides to tell Joe's mother about the baby.
  • 7.9
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    Sound and Fury
    episode S4.E12 january 2018
    After a sonic attack in Bulgaria, President Dalton threatens Russia over their alleged involvement causing his mental status to be questioned.
  • 7.2
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    The Unnamed
    episode S4.E15 march 2018
    Elizabeth is torn about presenting the Presidential Medal of Freedom to someone who may not deserve it. President Dalton doubts his ability to return to leadership despite being cleared by doctors.
  • 7.5
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    Protocol
    episode S4.E21 may 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.
  • 8.4
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    Night Watch
    episode S4.E22 may 2018
    Elizabeth and the cabinet must brace for fallout after President Dalton announces a retaliatory nuclear strike on a nation that has launched missiles at the US.
  • 7.8
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    Requiem
    episode S5.E4 october 2018
    When the remains of U.S. soldiers who served in World War II are uncovered in Southeast Asia, Elizabeth's hopes of bringing them home quickly fade when a stubborn leader stands in her way. Also, Henry and Stevie find themselves publicly targeted by a restaurant owner who is angry about Elizabeth's policies, and Alison volunteers for a local congressional campaign.
  • 7.7
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    Ghosts
    episode S5.E5 november 2018
    While in Thailand, Henry finds himself at the center of an international incident when an ex-girlfriend is imprisoned for criticizing the monarchy. Elizabeth helps Jason prep for college.
  • 7.7
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    The Courage to Continue
    episode S5.E8 november 2018
    Elizabeth attempts diplomacy with Haiti without resorting to military action. Haiti's leader refuses to step down despite losing an election. Blake needs to find a new job before being fired.
  • 7.6
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    Winter Garden
    episode S5.E9 december 2018
    Elizabeth and Jay must work to keep Spain from defeating a historical agreement between Serbia and Kosovo. Henry has to deal with a bizarre encounter with Secretary of Defense, Gordon Becker.
  • 7.7
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    Strategic Ambiguity
    episode S5.E12 january 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.
  • 7.4
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    Proxy War
    episode S5.E13 january 2019
    An American-Made cluster bomb leaves innocent Syrian children dead, leaving Elizabeth to figure out what went wrong. Russell argues with a homeless protester leaving him with a PR disaster to deal with.
  • 7.9
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    Something Better
    episode S5.E14 february 2019
    When a group of American missionaries become hostages during a violent uprising abroad, Dalton must confront demons from his past in order to help Elizabeth secure their safe return home.
  • 7.6
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    Between the Seats
    episode S5.E15 march 2019
    Elizabeth tries to finalize a deal to bring the US troops home from the Middle East. A woman's life is threatened by rumors she is involved with one of Elizabeth's staffers. Henry provides relationship advice to Will.