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Admiral Ellen Hill is a fictional character portrayed by Johanna Day in the TV series Madam Secretary.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Blame Canada (season 1), they were 51 years old.
They appear in 28 episodes out of a total of 120 aired

Admiral Ellen Hill

by Johanna Day

character

Episodes28

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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.
  • 7.6
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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.
  • 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.
  • 7.4
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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.
  • 7.6
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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 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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    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.
  • 7.1
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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.
  • 7.5
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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.
  • 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.
  • 7.6
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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.
  • 7.8
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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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    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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    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.
  • 7.2
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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.
  • 8.4
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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.
  • 7.7
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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.
  • 7.4
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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.
  • 7.6
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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.
  • 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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    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.