Madam Secretary

7.8
/10
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  • family relationships
  • political genres
  • political character
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A political drama which looks into the life of the Secretary of State as she tries to balance work with family.
  • 45min
  • Seasons: 6
  • Episodes: 120
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Madam Secretary

season 2

serie United States 2014 - 2019

Episode rating

Season 2
8.1
E1
7.8
E2
7.6
E3
7.6
E4
7.7
E5
7.7
E6
7.8
E7
8.1
E8
8.0
E9
8.1
E10
7.7
E11
7.4
E12
7.8
E13
7.8
E14
7.9
E15
7.5
E16
7.5
E17
7.1
E18
7.6
E19
7.3
E20
7.5
E21
7.9
E22
8.1
E23

Cast of season 2

In order of relevance in the season

Episodes of season 223

  • 8.1
    /10

    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
    /10

    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
    /10

    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
    /10

    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
    /10

    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
    /10

    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
    /10

    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
    /10

    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
    /10

    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
    /10

    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
    /10

    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
    /10

    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
    /10

    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
    /10

    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
    /10

    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
    /10

    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
    /10

    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
    /10

    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
    /10

    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
    /10

    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
    /10

    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
    /10

    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
    /10

    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.