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Alison McCord is a fictional character portrayed by Kathrine Herzer in the TV series Madam Secretary.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Pilot (season 1), they were 17 years old.
They appear in 111 episodes out of a total of 120 aired and have accumulated 965 positive votes.
The character of Alison McCord is mainly associated with Elizabeth McCord.

Alison McCord

by Kathrine Herzer

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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.
  • 7.5
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    Another Benghazi

    episode S1.E2 september 2014
    While in the process of dealing with a crisis in Yemen, Elizabeth faces a challenge at home when her oldest daughter makes headlines for protesting her university's new policy.
  • 7.5
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    The Operative

    episode S1.E3 october 2014
    Elizabeth is confronted by a hostile reporter who threatens to publish confidential documents that were leaked from inside the State Department. Meanwhile, Henry is dragged into an international negotiation when his wife uses his job as leverage to broker a deal with Pakistan.
  • 7.5
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    Just Another Normal Day

    episode S1.E4 october 2014
    While Elizabeth works to successfully broker a peace treaty between China and Japan, a Chinese student seeking political asylum threatens the deal. Meanwhile, tensions rise at home between Alison and Stevie during Alison's sleepover party.
  • 7.6
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    Blame Canada

    episode S1.E5 october 2014
    When Elizabeth faces the daunting task of negotiating with Iran over their escalating nuclear program, she is determined to deal with the situation in a peaceful manner, despite the President's position of using military action. Meanwhile, Jason has new admiration for his father when he interviews him for a school report.
  • 7.3
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    The Call

    episode S1.E6 october 2014
    Elizabeth faces unexpected consequences when she makes a plea to the President to help with a dire situation in Western Africa.
  • 7.5
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    Passage

    episode S1.E7 november 2014
    Elizabeth brings her youngest daughter Alison with her on a state department trip to India; when an earthquake causes an explosion at an American-owned factory, the chaos separates Elizabeth from Alison.
  • 7.6
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    Need to Know

    episode S1.E8 november 2014
    When the President approves Henry's reactivation into the NSA, he lies to Elizabeth about his continued involvement in the spy game. Meanwhile, Matt and Daisy's antagonism toward one another begins to affect the entire office.
  • 8
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    So It Goes

    episode S1.E9 november 2014
    Elizabeth, Henry and Isabelle launch their own investigation into the plane crash that killed former Secretary of State Vincent Marsh. Also, Nadine takes a step back into the dating pool when she agrees to go on a date with a NASA scientist.
  • 7.6
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    Collateral Damage

    episode S1.E10 november 2014
    When the State Department goes on lock down due to a deranged gunman outside the building, Elizabeth is confined with a delegation from Iraq whose translator threatens to reveal damaging information about her actions while in the CIA. Meanwhile, when Matt is stuck in an office with Daisy's fiancé, Win, he spills information that he shouldn't have.
  • 7.7
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    Game On

    episode S1.E11 november 2014
    Elizabeth, Henry and Isabelle work together to find former Secretary of State Vincent Marsh's secret bank account, but soon uncover that one of Elizabeth's staff members already has access to it.
  • 7.3
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    Standoff

    episode S1.E12 january 2015
    When a Texas state trooper is killed by a Mexican cartel smuggler, Elizabeth arranges an extradition deal before going on vacation to celebrate her 25th wedding anniversary in New York City. However, when political issues arise around the case, she is forced to cut their trip short. Also, Elizabeth's son injures himself while Blake is watching him.
  • 7.6
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    Chains of Command

    episode S1.E13 january 2015
    Elizabeth pushes for the prosecution of a diplomat after he is caught holding a maid hostage in his home. Also, Henry's father comes to visit. Emmy Award winner Tom Skerritt and Aasif Mandvi guest star.
  • 7.8
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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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    The Ninth Circle

    episode S1.E15 march 2015
    Elizabeth heads to Turkey to mend political relations after the Turkish government releases a video that could be damaging to the CIA. Also, Jason is threatened with expulsion after punching a bully at school.
  • 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.
  • 7.7
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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.
  • 7.2
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    Spartan Figures

    episode S1.E19 april 2015
    Elizabeth and President Dalton work together to solve the Greek debt crisis, but not everyone at home is happy with the agreement. Meanwhile, Henry mulls over a new job offer, and Stevie reconnects with her childhood friend, the President's son.
  • 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.
  • 7.8
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    The Kill List

    episode S1.E21 april 2015
    As Elizabeth prepares for the arrival of Iranian President Shiraz to sign a nuclear treaty, she uncovers a top secret plot to assassinate him on United States soil. At the same time, she must deal with a massive protest by the Human Rights Campaign in response to Iran's plans to stone a gay citizen to death. Also, Elizabeth sees a therapist to deal with her PTSD.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 7.8
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    The Doability Doctrine

    episode S2.E2 october 2015
    Elizabeth takes advice from former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and ignores President Dalton's recommendation on how to negotiate the safe return of a State Department employee who was kidnapped in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, Henry is having trouble persuading a student to spy for the U.S. government.
  • 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.
  • 7.6
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    Waiting for Taleju

    episode S2.E4 october 2015
    Elizabeth finds herself pushed out of the President's inner circle after she disagrees with his response to the growing tension with Russia. Also, when incriminating photos of Stevie and Harrison surface, Elizabeth and Henry must deal with the aftermath and try to protect their daughter from the media.
  • 7.7
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    The Long Shot

    episode S2.E5 november 2015
    In the wake of President Ostrov's death, Elizabeth and President Dalton fear a power grab within the Russian government. Also, the government's Cybersecurity Coordinator Oliver Shaw (Kobi Libii) works to identify the hacker who interfered with the communication system on Air Force One, and Jay devises a plan to fight Russian propaganda.
  • 7.7
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    Catch and Release

    episode S2.E6 november 2015
    When an American aid worker is killed in Syria by the first known American ISIS leader, Elizabeth recalls all aid workers stationed there including her brother, Will, and makes it her mission to get justice for the victim.
  • 7.8
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    You Say You Want a Revolution

    episode S2.E7 november 2015
    With the support of President Dalton, Elizabeth attempts to get the Senate's support for a history-making effort to lift the Cuban trade embargo. Also, Henry and Alison bond while touring Havana together.
  • 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
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    Russian Roulette

    episode S2.E9 november 2015
    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.
  • 8.1
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    The Greater Good

    episode S2.E10 december 2015
    Elizabeth and President Dalton discover a secret that could impact Maria Ostrov's reputation; Dmitri wants to stop being a spy.
  • 7.7
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    Unity Node

    episode S2.E11 january 2016
    After the death of Maria Ostrov, Elizabeth works to maintain a fragile peace. Henry is in grief over the loss of his student Dmitri. Efforts are made to save American astronauts.
  • 7.4
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    The Middle Way

    episode S2.E12 january 2016
    Elizabeth heads to Myanmar to finalize an important trade agreement. There, she deals with a conflicted American ambassador and a hostage situation. At home, she and Henry fend against neighbors' complaints.
  • 7.8
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    Invasive Species

    episode S2.E13 january 2016
    After Henry's father dies, painful and shocking family secrets are uncovered; Russell decides to keep significant information from Elizabeth's team.
  • 7.8
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    Left of the Boom

    episode S2.E14 february 2016
    Elizabeth deals with extremely sensitive issues in Saudi Arabia as she oversees a mission to find those responsible for a uranium heist Eastern Europe.
  • 7.9
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    Right of the Boom

    episode S2.E15 february 2016
    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.
  • 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.
  • 7.5
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    Higher Learning

    episode S2.E17 march 2016
    While Elizabeth accompanies Alison on a college campus tour, she is ambushed by protesters about a Chilean mining operation involving the U.S. and Chilean government. Also Henry attempts to track down Jibral Disah's third wife, Hijriyyah.
  • 7.1
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    On the Clock

    episode S2.E18 march 2016
    As Elizabeth holds peace talks between the prime ministers of India and Pakistan, a mysterious plane crash tied to both countries causes the three parties to reevaluate the deal. Also, in an attempt to help the NSA locate the terrorist Jibral Disah, Henry approaches a former teacher of one of Disah's wives for information, and Elizabeth withstands a grueling interview with Jane Pauley.
  • 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.
  • 7.3
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    Ghost Detainee

    episode S2.E20 april 2016
    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.
  • 7.5
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    Connection Lost

    episode S2.E21 april 2016
    Henry, Jose & Jane are sent to Pakistan on a dangerous mission, when POTUS receives word that Disah is in Islamabad and may be receiving direct assistance from the Pakistani government
  • 7.9
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    Render Safe

    episode S2.E22 may 2016
    The United States debates enacting a "render safe" mission to secure nuclear weapons that belong to the Pakistani government before it collapses, while the Murphy Station pursues the terrorist Jibral Disa.
  • 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.
  • 7.7
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    Sea Change

    episode S3.E1 october 2016
    Elizabeth asks President Dalton to reexamine his approach to climate change, which could put his re-election campaign in jeopardy.
  • 7.7
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    The Linchpin

    episode S3.E2 october 2016
    Elizabeth negotiates a regime change with Algeria; Henry finds out that religious antiquities are being destroyed by Hizb al-Shahid in Algeria and a security detail are assigned to the the McCord kids.
  • 7.4
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    South China Sea

    episode S3.E3 october 2016
    Madam Secretary has to deal with militant environmentalists in the South China Sea.
  • 7.4
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    The Dissent Memo

    episode S3.E4 october 2016
    After 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.
  • 7.5
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    The French Revolution

    episode S3.E5 november 2016
    When an imminent U.S.-France state dinner is jeopardized after a CIA operative is captured by French intelligence, Elizabeth must negotiate the operative's release while keeping the event on track. Also, Russell tries to woo back big donors to Dalton's campaign, and the McCords get an important lead in their family's stalking case.
  • 7.6
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    The Statement

    episode S3.E6 november 2016
    Someone with ties to the Saudi government funding a terrorist bombing at an Illinois coffee shop; Mahoney declines to issue a statement when information comes out that he and the bomber are linked to the same mosque.
  • 7.6
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    Tectonic Shift

    episode S3.E7 november 2016
    After Venezuela's president and his immediate successors are killed in a devastating earthquake, Elizabeth works to stop a power grab by the late president's son, as well as secure the release of the international aid team he arrested. Also, Elizabeth's brother, Will (Eric Stoltz), is torn between saving his marriage by settling down and taking a job at Walter Reed Medical Center or going to Venezuela to assist in the relief effort.
  • 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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    Snap Back

    episode S3.E9 december 2016
    Elizabeth attempts to prevent a war when Israel threatens military action against Iran.
  • 7.7
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    The Race

    episode S3.E10 december 2016
    When a possible Israel-Iran war threatens the House's imminent vote on the U.S. presidential election, Elizabeth attempts to bring the two reluctant countries to the negotiation table in an effort to broker a peace between them. Also, Russell's life hangs in the balance after a heart attack. Emelyn Daly returns to guest star as Henry's niece, Sarah.
  • 7.5
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    Gift Horse

    episode S3.E11 january 2017
    When the Mongolian government sends Elizabeth a horse as a gift, she thinks accepting it could upset other Asian countries, but she stirs up more controversy when she considers returning it to Mongolia. Also, Gov. Sam Evans threatens to sue Ohio for putting President Dalton on the election ballot, and Stevie has an interesting first day as Russell's new intern.
  • 7.3
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    The Detour

    episode S3.E12 january 2017
    When the Secretary of State makes a trade visit to Africa, her party hits competition and technical difficulties. Meanwhile, her husband meets an old adversary.
  • 7.2
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    The Beautiful Game

    episode S3.E13 january 2017
    Mrs. McCord and Jay's peace treaty plans for Iran and Israel are jeopardized when an influential rabbi is killed; Elizabeth's name is floated for a Nobel Peace Prize; Daisy makes a connection with a new work colleague.
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    Labor of Love

    episode S3.E14 march 2017
    When the upcoming marriage of two star-crossed lovers from Colombia is in jeopardy, Elizabeth works to reunite the son of the Colombian president and the daughter of the rebel leader, whose union is at the heart of an important peace deal after years of civil war.
  • 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.
  • 7.3
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    Swept Away

    episode S3.E16 march 2017
    Elizabeth's landmark global climate treaty with more than 200 countries is jeopardized when China threatens to back out due to her meeting with an ailing Dalai Lama. Also, Henry worries about his undercover operative's safety, and Jay is surprised when Abby serves him with a custody agreement for their daughter.
  • 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.
  • 7.3
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    Good Bones

    episode S3.E18 april 2017
    Elizabeth enlists the help of a Hollywood starlet to free victims of human traffickers in Kyrgyzstan. Henry's finds the bomb he's been looking for when his undercover agent brings it to a local mall but uncovers an even deadlier plot.
  • 7.1
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    Global Relief

    episode S3.E19 april 2017
    When warring factions threatened global relief efforts in Somalia, Elizabeth considers asking a notorious Russian arms dealer for help. Henry is taken off the VFF doomsday cult case.
  • 7.3
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    Extraordinary Hazard

    episode S3.E20 april 2017
    Jay is kidnapped in France while hunting for a suspect in a CIA arms smuggling case. Henry suspects the VFF is planning an attack in Israel. Jason dupes his parents into buying him an expensive calculator which he uses to impress a girl.
  • 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.
  • 7.5
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    Revelation

    episode S3.E22 may 2017
    During the G20 conference, Elizabeth worries about Henry, who was sent to Israel to intercept the VFF's bio-weapon. Blake reveals a secret to former colleagues. Elizabeth goes behind Stevie's back to get her off the Harvard Law waiting list.
  • 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.
  • 7.7
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    News Cycle

    episode S4.E1 october 2017
    Forthcoming conflicts over resource claims in the arctic. Now that climate change has enabled free passage of ships through the arctic there will be conflicting ownership claims involving Russia, USA, Canada and probably China.
  • 7.6
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    Off the Record

    episode S4.E2 october 2017
    Libya is sliding into chaos and as Elizabeth tries to renegotiate a peace deal, a traffic incident involving a local girl threatens to derail the talks.
  • 7.7
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    The Essentials

    episode S4.E3 october 2017
    Elizabeth tries to find funding for the electrical grid in a Syrian refugee camp during a government shutdown.
  • 7.2
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    Shutdown

    episode S4.E4 october 2017
    Elizabeth has to negotiate an agreement to end the shutdown. Meanwhile, replacing Nadine proves to be difficult.
  • 7.6
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    Persona Non Grata

    episode S4.E5 november 2017
    After the ambassador to Kyrgystan is declared persona non grata, Elizabeth must find away to hold the human trafficking conference in Kyrgystan.
  • 7.5
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    Loophole

    episode S4.E6 november 2017
    When the President and Elizabeth refuse to negotiate with a terrorist to return a CIA asset, the rest of their team must find an acceptable way.
  • 7.4
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    North to the Future

    episode S4.E7 november 2017
    When a Russian dissident flees to the U.S. after contracting smallpox, Secretary of State Elizabeth McCord and retired U.N. Ambassador Kat Sandoval (Sara Ramirez) must work with Russian Foreign Minister Konstantin Avdonin (Yasen Peyankov) to contain the outbreak.
  • 7.5
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    The Fourth Estate

    episode S4.E8 november 2017
    McCord and her staff must work to rectify a botched extradition of a Mexican cartel leader to the US.
  • 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.
  • 7.7
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    Mitya

    episode S4.E11 january 2018
    When Vice President Hurst feels threatened that Secretary of State McCord is vying to be the next president, she attempts to set Elizabeth up for failure by promising that Americans will continue to be able to adopt Russian orphans, despite the potential ban by Russia's president. Also, Elizabeth and Henry find out Stevie is dating Dmitri after he is followed by a Russian assassin.
  • 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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    Reading the Signs

    episode S4.E13 march 2018
    Elizabeth seeks creative solutions when the president of Sri Lanka's psychic convinces him to not move forward with a trade agreement with the U.S.
  • 6.5
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    Refuge

    episode S4.E14 march 2018
    Jay and Kat scheme to allow LGBQT immigrants bypass the normal refugee process; however, their scheme quickly unravels when a country shuts down their border and it threatens the US standing with the country's neighboring countries.
  • 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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    My Funny Valentine

    episode S4.E16 april 2018
    As the 20th anniversary of the embassy bombing in Uganda 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 United States should lift sanctions against the country deemed responsible. Also, Henry tries to help Jason break up with Piper.
  • 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.
  • 7.1
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    The Friendship Game

    episode S4.E18 april 2018
    Negotiations for an agreement to combat gang violence in South America become complicated when the US's partner is complicit in a kidnapping. Elizabeth worries she is no longer fun.
  • 7.2
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    Thin Ice

    episode S4.E19 april 2018
    While the Secretary attends a summit intended to resolve territorial claims on the North Pole, an activist group detonates a bomb, and Russia is behind it. Henry helps a student through a hard decision.
  • 8.1
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    The Things We Get to Say

    episode S4.E20 may 2018
    Elizabeth must be careful of what she says and does while dealing with a refugee situation and being shadowed by a reporter.
  • 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.
  • 7.5
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    E Pluribus Unum

    episode S5.E1 october 2018
    Elizabeth relies on the advice of former secretaries of state on how to handle a delicate situation.
  • 7.6
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    The Chaos Game

    episode S5.E2 october 2018
    Elizabeth attempts to hunt down those who attacked the White House. When she finds they had ties to foreign entities, she must be careful not to incite a war. Henry meets one of the attackers.
  • 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.
  • 7.8
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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.
  • 7.5
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    Eyjafjallajökull

    episode S5.E6 november 2018
    When the eruption of an Icelandic volcano strands Elizabeth at an airport in Ireland with the Turkish foreign minister, she tries to broker a deal with him to save the lives of thousands of Syrian refugees. Also, Henry gives advice to Alison about an awkward topic.
  • 7.5
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    Baby Steps

    episode S5.E7 november 2018
    When the surrogate carrying the grandchild of the Vice President is arrested for human trafficking, Elizabeth must get involved. Henry thinks Stevie is being followed. Blake deals with demanding Japanese gardeners.
  • 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.
  • 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
    /10

    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
    /10

    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
    /10

    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
    /10

    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.
  • 7.7
    /10

    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.
  • 7.5
    /10

    The Common Defense

    episode S5.E17 march 2019
    While Elizabeth is away, her staff tries to secure an international agreement to protect citizens who have been displaced due to global warming. Daisy and her daughter are caught up in a measles outbreak.
  • 7.6
    /10

    Ready

    episode S5.E18 march 2019
    A NATO ally carries out a state-sponsored assassination attempt against one of its own citizens, who is also a U.S. resident and old friend of Elizabeth's; Alison starts dating the son of one of Elizabeth's political rivals.
  • 8.1
    /10

    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
    /10

    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.
  • 8.7
    /10

    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.

Best moments10

  • 7.2
    /10
    30% of the votes

    Reading the Signs

    episode S4.E13 march 2018
    Elizabeth seeks creative solutions when the president of Sri Lanka's psychic convinces him to not move forward with a trade agreement with the U.S.
  • 7.1
    /10
    12% of the votes

    Global Relief

    episode S3.E19 april 2017
    When warring factions threatened global relief efforts in Somalia, Elizabeth considers asking a notorious Russian arms dealer for help. Henry is taken off the VFF doomsday cult case.
  • 7.6
    /10
    8% of the votes

    Persona Non Grata

    episode S4.E5 november 2017
    After the ambassador to Kyrgystan is declared persona non grata, Elizabeth must find away to hold the human trafficking conference in Kyrgystan.
  • 7.5
    /10
    7% of the votes

    Higher Learning

    episode S2.E17 march 2016
    While Elizabeth accompanies Alison on a college campus tour, she is ambushed by protesters about a Chilean mining operation involving the U.S. and Chilean government. Also Henry attempts to track down Jibral Disah's third wife, Hijriyyah.
  • 7.2
    /10
    4% of the votes

    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.
  • 7.6
    /10
    4% of the votes

    Ready

    episode S5.E18 march 2019
    A NATO ally carries out a state-sponsored assassination attempt against one of its own citizens, who is also a U.S. resident and old friend of Elizabeth's; Alison starts dating the son of one of Elizabeth's political rivals.
  • 7.8
    /10
    3% of the votes

    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.
  • 7.5
    /10
    3% of the votes

    Eyjafjallajökull

    episode S5.E6 november 2018
    When the eruption of an Icelandic volcano strands Elizabeth at an airport in Ireland with the Turkish foreign minister, she tries to broker a deal with him to save the lives of thousands of Syrian refugees. Also, Henry gives advice to Alison about an awkward topic.
  • 7.3
    /10
    3% of the votes

    Good Bones

    episode S3.E18 april 2017
    Elizabeth enlists the help of a Hollywood starlet to free victims of human traffickers in Kyrgyzstan. Henry's finds the bomb he's been looking for when his undercover agent brings it to a local mall but uncovers an even deadlier plot.
  • 7.7
    /10
    2% of the votes

    News Cycle

    episode S4.E1 october 2017
    Forthcoming conflicts over resource claims in the arctic. Now that climate change has enabled free passage of ships through the arctic there will be conflicting ownership claims involving Russia, USA, Canada and probably China.

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