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Michael 'Mike B.' Barnow is a fictional character portrayed by Kevin Rahm in the TV series Madam Secretary.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Whisper of the Ax (season 1), they were 44 years old.
They appear in 29 episodes out of a total of 120 aired

Michael 'Mike B.' Barnow

by Kevin Rahm

character

Episodes29

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    Whisper of the Ax
    episode S1.E14 march 2015
    Elizabeth is humiliated at a public budget hearing when her staff fails to find the corruption that exists in her microloan program. Also, the investigation into Marsh's death continues. Kevin Rahm and Journalist Martin Bashir guest star.
  • 7.7
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    Face the Nation
    episode S1.E17 march 2015
    As Elizabeth attempts to hold herself together, she tries to prevent an ecological disaster and prepares for an appearance on "Face the Nation"; Henry and Elizabeth disagree on the level of protection Jason should have at school.
  • 7.4
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    The Time Is at Hand
    episode S1.E18 march 2015
    While Elizabeth looks for a diplomatic way to handle a cult in Bolivia, the organization takes a congressman hostage; Stevie introduces her boyfriend to Elizabeth and Henry.
  • 7.7
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    There But for the Grace of God
    episode S1.E22 may 2015
    When Elizabeth confronts her former friend Juliet, she flashes back to when then-CIA Director Dalton offered her a job that would have changed the course of her life. Also, Stevie and President Dalton's son, Harrison, begin a relationship that will have consequences.
  • 7.6
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    The Rusalka
    episode S2.E3 october 2015
    Elizabeth and President Dalton's administration are met with hostility while trying to deal with the Russian government. Also, Dmitri is kidnapped and interrogated about being a Russian spy. Jill Hennessy returns as Jane Fellows, Henry's defense intelligence agency superior.
  • 8.1
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    Lights Out
    episode S2.E8 november 2015
    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.
  • 8.1
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    Vartius
    episode S2.E23 may 2016
    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.
  • 7.5
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    Breakout Capacity
    episode S3.E8 november 2016
    President Dalton eagerly awaits voting results on Election Day, Elizabeth uncovers information that could put America's peace deal with Iran in jeopardy; Jason challenges his parents by supporting another candidate for president.
  • 7.8
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    The Seventh Floor
    episode S3.E21 may 2017
    The Secretary and her team must help save an American journalist held hostage in Sudan.
  • 7.3
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    Article 5
    episode S3.E23 may 2017
    Elizabeth heads to Brussels to seek NATO's aid in stopping Russia when the Russians threaten to invade Bulgaria. France's refusal may bring an end to the alliance. Henry's assignment on Russia causes him to turn to his former protege, Dmitri Petrov.
  • 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.
  • 7.2
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    Phase Two
    episode S4.E17 april 2018
    Phase 2 of Elizabeth's deal with Iran is put in jeopardy when a Senator claims that money from Phase 1 was used in a bombing that killed a US citizen. Henry mulls over whether to accept the chair of the new military ethics department.
  • 7.9
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    The Magic Rake
    episode S5.E3 october 2018
    After a factory fire, Elizabeth flies to Milan to face off against the Chinese Foreign Minister over a treaty to end sweatshops. Daisy struggles against he feelings of pessimism for her baby's future.
  • 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.
  • 8
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    Family Separation: Part 1
    episode S5.E10 december 2018
    Elizabeth goes head to head with a U.S. governor over the state's new policy of separating unauthorized immigrants from their children.
  • 8.1
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    Family Separation: Part 2
    episode S5.E11 january 2019
    Elizabeth goes head to head with a U.S. governor over the state's new policy of separating unauthorized immigrants from their children.
  • 7.7
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    The New Normal
    episode S5.E16 march 2019
    When a super typhoon threatens a small Pacific island, and Elizabeth and her team must find a way to relocate the entire population before landfall.
  • 8.1
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    The Great Experiment
    episode S5.E19 april 2019
    As 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.
  • 8.1
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    Better Angels
    episode S5.E20 april 2019
    Elizabeth is ready to leave the state department and announce her run for president. Terrorists attack the UN delegation in Geneva.
  • 7.7
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    Hail to the Chief
    episode S6.E1 october 2019
    Elizabeth 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.
  • 7.9
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    The Strike Zone
    episode S6.E2 october 2019
    Elizabeth 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.
  • 7.8
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    Killer Robots
    episode S6.E3 october 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; Blake is questioned by Sen. Hanson about potential campaign finance violations.
  • 7.9
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    Valor
    episode S6.E4 october 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 VP Carlos Morejon; Sen. Hanson questions Daisy about her past.
  • 7.9
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    Daisy
    episode S6.E5 november 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 (Keith Carradine) at the White House after his interview with Bob Schieffer.
  • 7.6
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    Deepfake
    episode S6.E6 november 2019
    A faked video make it appear that Elizabeth and Henry are mocking a foreign dignitary, they struggle to convince him not to pull out of the trade agreement. Stevie must say goodbye to an important person.
  • 7.9
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    Accountability
    episode S6.E7 november 2019
    When 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.
  • 7.8
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    Ships and Countries
    episode S6.E8 november 2019
    When 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.
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    Carpe Diem
    episode S6.E9 december 2019
    Elizabeth 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.
  • 8.7
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    Leaving the Station
    episode S6.E10 december 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, while Flo Avery (Cicely Tyson), who was born the day women were granted the right to vote, looks on. Opposing the initiative is Senator Amy Ross (Tyne Daley) from Ohio. Also, the McCords overcome last-minute obstacles to pull off a spectacular family celebration with a reunion of familiar faces, that includes a performance by Peter Frampton.