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Ephraim Ware is a fictional character portrayed by Clifton Davis in the TV series Madam Secretary.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Lights Out (season 2), they were 70 years old.
They appear in 42 episodes out of a total of 120 aired

Ephraim Ware

by Clifton Davis

character

Episodes42

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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.
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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.
  • 7.8
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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.
  • 7.1
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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.
  • 7.3
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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
  • 7.6
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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.
  • 7.2
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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.
  • 7.4
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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.
  • 7.1
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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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    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.
  • 7.4
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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.
  • 7.4
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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.
  • 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.
  • 7.5
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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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    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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 7.7
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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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    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.
  • 7.6
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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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    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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    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.
  • 7.8
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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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    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.
  • 7.9
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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.