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State Department Advisor is a fictional character portrayed by Nancy Ellen Shore in the TV series Madam Secretary.
They appear in 85 episodes out of a total of 120 aired
State Department Advisor is also portrayed by Jamie Petrone and Steve Weir.

State Department Advisor

by Nancy Ellen Shore

character

Episodes85

  • 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.
  • 7.5
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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
  • 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.
  • 7.2
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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.
  • 7
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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.
  • 7.6
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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
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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.
  • 7.6
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    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
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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.
  • 9
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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.