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Kat Sandoval is a fictional character portrayed by Sara Ramirez in the TV series Madam Secretary.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled North to the Future (season 4), they were 42 years old.
They appear in 36 episodes out of a total of 120 aired

Kat Sandoval

by Sara Ramirez

character

Episodes36

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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.
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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.
  • 7.4
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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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    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
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    The New Normal
    episode S5.E16 march 2019
    When a super typhoon threatens a small Pacific island, and Elizabeth and her team must find a way to relocate the entire population before landfall.
  • 7.5
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    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
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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.