Madam Secretary

Elizabeth McCord, newly appointed as Secretary of State, is quickly thrust into a series of complex political crises, with a high-stakes international hostage situation emerging as her most urgent and difficult challenge.

Elizabeth navigates a diplomatic crisis in Yemen while also addressing personal challenges at home when her eldest daughter, Stevie, becomes a focal point of media attention for protesting a new university policy.

Elizabeth faces a challenging encounter with a reporter threatening to release sensitive State Department documents. Meanwhile, Henry becomes involved in an international negotiation when his wife uses his position to facilitate a deal with Pakistan.

Elizabeth works to finalize a peace treaty between China and Japan, but her efforts are complicated by a Chinese student who requests political asylum. At the same time, Alison and Stevie experience growing tensions during a sleepover party at Alison's house.

Elizabeth takes on the challenge of negotiating with Iran over its nuclear program, favoring diplomacy over the President's preference for military action. At the same time, Jason gains a new appreciation for his father through an interview for a school assignment.

Elizabeth encounters unforeseen repercussions after appealing to the President for assistance in addressing a critical crisis in Western Africa.

Elizabeth takes Alison with her on her first international trip as part of a State Department mission to India, but they are thrown into crisis when a powerful earthquake triggers an explosion at an American-owned factory, causing chaos and separating the two women.

Henry is reactivated into the NSA with presidential approval and chooses to conceal his ongoing intelligence work from Elizabeth. At the same time, the growing tension between Matt and Daisy begins to disrupt the workplace atmosphere.

Elizabeth, Henry, and Isabelle look into the mysterious plane crash that resulted in the death of former Secretary of State Vincent Marsh. Meanwhile, Nadine begins dating again by accepting a date with a NASA scientist.

During a State Department lockdown caused by a gunman, Elizabeth is trapped with an Iraqi delegation whose translator may expose her past CIA activities. At the same time, Matt finds himself in a tense situation with Daisy's fiancé, accidentally revealing classified information.

Elizabeth, Henry, and Isabelle investigate the hidden finances of former Secretary of State Vincent Marsh, only to discover that one of Elizabeth’s own staff may already have access to his secret account.

A Texas state trooper is killed in a clash with a Mexican cartel smuggler, prompting Elizabeth to negotiate an extradition deal before heading to New York City for her 25th wedding anniversary. Political complications surrounding the case force her to interrupt the trip, while Blake faces an unexpected incident involving Elizabeth's injured son.

Elizabeth advocates for the prosecution of a Bahraini diplomat accused of holding a domestic worker hostage in his residence, while Henry's father visits, adding complexity to the team's dynamics.

Elizabeth faces public embarrassment during a budget hearing when her staff is unable to uncover corruption in her microloan program, while the investigation into Marsh's death moves forward.

Elizabeth travels to Turkey to repair strained political ties following the release of a potentially damaging video by the Turkish government. Meanwhile, Jason faces possible expulsion from school after physically confronting a bully.

Elizabeth undertakes a covert mission to Iran in an effort to thwart a coup that could destabilize President Dalton's administration, while also updating her team on the ongoing investigation into Marsh's death.

Elizabeth deals with the emotional aftermath of an attack in Iran while working to avert an environmental crisis in the Amazon and preparing for a high-profile TV interview. Meanwhile, she and Henry clash over how much security Jason should have at his new school.

Elizabeth works to resolve a crisis involving a doomsday cult in Bolivia as a congressman negotiating with the group is taken hostage. At the same time, she and Henry meet Stevie's significantly older boyfriend.

Elizabeth collaborates with President Dalton to address the Greek debt crisis, facing domestic opposition to their deal. At the same time, Henry considers a new job opportunity, and Stevie rekindles a connection with the President's son, a childhood friend.

With Henry abroad delivering a lecture on fundamentalism in Russia, Elizabeth faces a complex geopolitical challenge when a Russian nuclear submarine goes missing in U.S. territory. Meanwhile, Stevie ends her relationship with her older boyfriend.

Elizabeth works to secure a nuclear treaty with Iranian President Shiraz while uncovering a covert assassination plot against him. She also manages the fallout from a large Human Rights Campaign protest opposing Iran's plan to execute a gay citizen by stoning. Meanwhile, she begins seeing a therapist to address her PTSD.

Elizabeth reflects on a pivotal past opportunity when CIA Director Dalton offered her a life-changing job as she confronts her former friend Juliet. Meanwhile, Stevie begins a relationship with Harrison, the president's son, which will lead to significant repercussions.