Madam Secretary (season 3)

The third season of Madam Secretary, an American political drama television series, originally aired on CBS from October 2, 2016, through May 21, 2017. The season was produced by CBS Television Studios, with Barbara Hall as showrunner and executive producer. Madam Secretary was renewed for a third season on March 25, 2016.

Madam Secretary
Season 3
DVD cover
Country of origin	United States
No. of episodes	23
Release
Original network	CBS
Original release	October 2, 2016 – May 21, 2017
Season chronology

The series follows Elizabeth McCord (Téa Leoni), the United States Secretary of State who, alongside President Conrad Dalton (Keith Carradine) and a dedicated staff led by Nadine Tolliver (Bebe Neuwirth), is instrumental in the shaping of a U.S. foreign policy. McCord is married to Henry (Tim Daly), a religious scholar and NSA handler.

Cast and characters

Main

• Téa Leoni as Elizabeth McCord, the United States Secretary of State
• Tim Daly as Henry McCord, Elizabeth's husband and a National Security Agency operative
• Keith Carradine as Conrad Dalton, President of the United States
• Erich Bergen as Blake Moran, Elizabeth's personal assistant
• Patina Miller as Daisy Grant, Elizabeth's press coordinator
• Geoffrey Arend as Matt Mahoney, Elizabeth's speechwriter
• Sebastian Arcelus as Jay Whitman, Elizabeth's policy advisor
• Katherine Herzer as Alison McCord, Elizabeth and Henry's younger daughter
• Evan Roe as Jason McCord, Elizabeth and Henry's son
• Wallis Currie-Wood as Stephanie "Stevie" McCord, Elizabeth and Henry's older daughter
• Željko Ivanek as Russell Jackson, White House Chief of Staff
• Bebe Neuwirth as Nadine Tolliver, Elizabeth's chief of staff

Recurring

• Johanna Day as National Security Advisor Admiral (retired) Ellen Hill
• Tony Plana as Admiral Ed Parker, a member of the Joint Chiefs
• Clifton Davis as Ephraim Ware, Director of National Intelligence
• Mandy Gonzalez as Lucy Knox, President Dalton's aide
• J. C. MacKenzie as Governor Sam Evans of Pennsylvania, the presidential nominee for Dalton's party
• Francis Jue as Chinese Foreign Minister Chen
• Stephanie J. Block as Abby Whitman, Jay's wife.
• Justine Lupe as Ronnie Baker, a United States Army captain seconded from United States Cyber Command
• Chris Petrovski as Dmitri Petrov, a former Russian spy who joins the Central Intelligence Agency to work for Henry

Guests

• Morgan Freeman as Frawley, the Chief Justice of the United States
• Jane Pauley as herself
• Carlos Gomez as Jose Campos
• Monna Sabouri as the Interpreter, a Russian and Persian speaking agent
• Justin Baldoni as Kevin Park[1]
• Joel de la Fuente as Datu Andrada, the President of the Philippines
• Christine Garver as Molly Reid

Episodes

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original air date	U.S. viewers (millions)
46	1	"Sea Change"	Morgan Freeman	Barbara Hall	October 2, 2016	9.20[2]
Elizabeth questions the value of a US naval base in Bahrain after it is hit by a massive climate change fueled cyclone. Dalton initially dismisses her concerns, but during a televised debate between presidential candidates, he has a change of heart and condemns those who deny climate change for financial profit. Meanwhile, Henry is approached by the DIA to join a new anti-terror group to track down the remnants of Hizb al-Shahid; and the McCords are sent a series of photos showing their children being stalked after Jason’s laptop was hacked.
47	2	"The Linchpin"	Eric Stoltz	David Grae	October 16, 2016	9.10[3]
Elizabeth cautiously negotiates a regime change in Algeria in an attempt to prevent a civil war, but her plans falls apart with the unexpected death of the trusted U.S. Ambassador to the divided North African country. Meanwhile, Henry launches a crusade to save religious antiquities that are being destroyed by Hizb al-Shahid; and the McCord children get their own security detail as FBI Director Keith Doherty looks into the hacking of Jason's computer.
48	3	"South China Sea"	Rob Greenlea	Matt Ward	October 23, 2016	9.04[4]
A group of young environmental activists are arrested by the Chinese military when they stumble upon what is supposed to be a secret missile launching facility in the South China Sea. Lacking information, and surprised by China's unwillingness to negotiate, Elizabeth and President Dalton visit Vietnam to rally support against China's territorial claims of those islands. Meanwhile, after a cyber-attack on his home, Henry becomes disillusioned by the agents responsible for their security, and increasingly paranoid about one of Elizabeth's ex-students.
49	4	"The Dissent Memo"	Felix Alcala	Joy Gregory	October 30, 2016	7.91[5]
The Dalton administration comes under criticism by the Bureau of African Affairs for their lack of attention to the upcoming Angolan election; and it falls upon Elizabeth to ease their fears over the situation. Elsewhere, Russell needs help getting the president on the ballot in Ohio and Minnesota; Henry and Jose find themselves one step closer to locating the antiquities stolen by Hizb al-Shahid.
50	5	"The French Revolution"	Jonathan Brown	Moira Kirland	November 6, 2016	8.24[6]
Elizabeth is tasked with keeping an imminent U.S.-France state dinner on track after a CIA operative is captured by French intelligence, putting the event in jeopardy as she tries to negotiate the operative's release. Meanwhile, Russell tries to woo back megadonors to Dalton's campaign; and there's a big break in the McCord stalking case.
51	6	"The Statement"	Jet Wilkinson	Alex Cooley	November 13, 2016	9.26[7]
Elizabeth makes a bold move to bring a man who funded a terrorist bombing at an Illinois coffee shop to justice after the Saudi ambassador refuses to take action; and Matt deals with the news that he's linked to the same mosque as the bomber. Elsewhere, Henry tries to help Dmitri, who's having trouble adjusting to his new life in Phoenix.
52	7	"Tectonic Shift"	Arlene Sanford	Lyla Oliver	November 20, 2016	8.52[8]
Will faces a big decision, torn between helping earthquake victims in Venezuela and saving his marriage by accepting a job at Walter Reed Medical Center. Meanwhile, Elizabeth works to stop a power grab in the devastated South American country.
53	8	"Breakout Capacity"	James Whitmore Jr.	Alexander Maggio	November 27, 2016	8.97[9]
President Dalton waits for election results; at the same time, Elizabeth discovers information that leads her to believe Iran may be in violation of their peace deal with the U.S. Meanwhile, there's romance in the air among some of McCord's staffers; and Jason challenges his parents by supporting one of Dalton's presidential competitors.
54	9	"Snap Back"	Sam Hoffman	Shalisha Francis	December 11, 2016	7.82[10]
Elizabeth tries to stop Israel from taking military action against Iran for its suspected nuclear activity; Russell wants Henry to ask an old Marine buddy-turned-congressman to support President Dalton in the House's election vote; and Stevie hopes that Russell will write her a recommendation to Harvard Law School.
55	10	"The Race"	Eric Stoltz	David Grae	December 18, 2016	9.05[11]
The threat of war between Israel and Iran puts Congress' imminent vote on the U.S. presidential election at risk. Elizabeth, however, isn't about to let that happen as she persuades the two reluctant countries to take part in peace negotiations. Meanwhile, it's unclear whether Russell will survive a heart attack.
56	11	"Gift Horse"	Jonathan Brown	Barbara Hall	January 8, 2017	9.00[12]
Elizabeth is unsure what to do with a literal gift horse given to her by Mongolia, which creates a controversy as she contemplates returning it so as not to upset other Asian countries. Meanwhile, Gov. Sam Evans threatens to sue Ohio for putting President Dalton on the election ballot; and Stevie has an eventful first day as Russell's new intern.
57	12	"The Detour"	Martha Mitchell	Matt Ward	January 15, 2017	7.54[13]
A bumpy aid trip to Africa is experienced by Elizabeth and her staff when they are surprised to discover that China has arrived there first with their own development plan to offer the continent. Meanwhile, Henry is asked by the FBI to help look into a Christian cult member who may be involved in the bombing of an Illinois coffee shop.
58	13	"The Beautiful Game"	Felix Alcala	Joy Gregory	January 29, 2017	8.71[14]
The murder of a rabbi who was organizing a symbolic Iran/Israel soccer game puts Elizabeth and Jay's peace treaty for the two countries at risk; at the same time, Elizabeth is getting buzz as a Nobel Peace Prize contender; work is taking a toll on Jay's marriage; and Daisy makes a connection with a new work colleague.
59	14	"Labor of Love"	Charlotte Brandstrom	Moira Kirland	March 5, 2017	7.44[15]
Elizabeth works to save the marriage of two star-crossed lovers, the son of the Colombian president and the daughter of the rebel leader, in order to secure a peace deal after years of civil war. Elsewhere, Henry prepares to send his operative undercover; Jay deals with his tenuous marriage situation; and Daisy makes a shocking discovery regarding Kevin.
60	15	"Break in Diplomacy"	Maggie Greenwald	Lyla Oliver	March 12, 2017	8.23[16]
Elizabeth is shocked when the Philippines' unconventional new president makes a pass at her during their meeting to discuss his refusal to participate in an Asia-Pacific territory treaty. Meanwhile, Jay is asked to look into Kevin Park's CIA connection; and Henry fears for an operative who is embedded with a religious cult.
61	16	"Swept Away"	Felix Alcala	Alex Cooley	March 19, 2017	7.62[17]
Elizabeth's landmark global climate treaty with more than 200 countries is jeopardized when China threatens to back out due to her planned meeting with an ailing Dalai Lama. Meanwhile, Henry worries about his undercover operative's safety; and Jay is surprised when Abby serves him with a custody agreement for their daughter.
62	17	"Convergence"	James Whitmore Jr.	Alexander Maggio	March 26, 2017	8.77[18]
A possible mole is arrested in the CIA arms smuggling ring, but Elizabeth suspects that he could be a small part of a larger, more dangerous force behind the operation. Meanwhile, Henry worries that the doomsday cult is drugging his embedded operative; and Elizabeth and her State Department staff come up with an unorthodox approach to solving black rhino poaching in Namibia.
63	18	"Good Bones"	Rob Greenlea	Joy Gregory	April 9, 2017	7.58[19]
Elizabeth enlists the help of Hollywood star Ashley Whittaker to help sway the president of Kyrgyzstan to end human trafficking in his country, but the added attention could put an American captive at risk. Also, when Henry finds the bomb that's being held by the doomsday cult, he uncovers information that they could be planning a deadlier attack.
64	19	"Global Relief"	Jet Wilkinson	Moira Kirland	April 23, 2017	7.87[20]
When warring rebel groups threaten Elizabeth's Somalian food relief efforts and kidnap an American aide there, she reluctantly considers asking a notorious Russian arms dealer for help. Also, Henry is blindsided when he is taken off the VFF doomsday cult case; and Alison and Stevie await their college acceptances.
65	20	"Extraordinary Hazard"	Charlotte Brandstrom	Mark Steilen	April 30, 2017	7.88[21]
As the U.S. hunts for the person believed to be behind the CIA arms smuggling case, Elizabeth and her team must work to save Jay when he's kidnapped in Nice, France, during a fact-finding mission into the suspect. Elsewhere, Henry suspects the doomsday cult are planning an attack in Israel; and Jason dupes his parents into giving him money for an expensive calculator when he's really using it to impress a girl.
66	21	"The Seventh Floor"	Deborah Reinisch	Matt Ward	May 7, 2017	7.58[22]
Elizabeth and her team work to secure the release of an American journalist held hostage in the Sudan.
67	22	"Revelation"	Jonathan Brown	David Grae	May 14, 2017	7.83[23]
As Elizabeth and President Dalton head to Rome for the G20 Conference, she is concerned for Henry's safety when he is sent to Israel to intercept the doomsday cult's bio-weapon before it is deployed. Also, Blake reveals a personal secret to his former colleagues that he meets at the conference; and Elizabeth goes behind Stevie's back to ask Russell to get her off Harvard Law School's waiting list.
68	23	"Article 5"	Eric Stoltz	Barbara Hall	May 21, 2017	7.44[24]
Elizabeth heads to Brussels to seek NATO's support against Russia when it threatens to invade Bulgaria, but when France refuses to cooperate, it could threaten the alliance's very existence. Also, Henry's new government role has him dive into the Russia issue and turn to his former operative, Dmitri Petrov, for help. Nadine and Mike B's relationship heats up, but Elizabeth finds out information about her old friend that makes her question both his loyalties and the motives of France's president on the third-season finale.

Production

Development

Madam Secretary was renewed for a third season on March 25, 2016.[25]

Ratings

Viewership and ratings per episode of Madam Secretary

No.	Title	Air date	Rating/share (18–49)	Viewers (millions)	DVR (18–49)	DVR viewers (millions)	Total (18–49)	Total viewers (millions)
1	"Sea Change"	October 2, 2016	1.1/4	9.20[2]	N/A	2.78	N/A	11.97[26]
2	"The Linchpin"	October 16, 2016	1.1/4	9.10[3]	N/A	2.69	N/A	11.79[27]
3	"South China Sea"	October 23, 2016	1.1/3	9.04[4]	N/A	2.90	N/A	11.95[28]
4	"The Dissent Memo"	October 30, 2016	0.8/2	7.91[5]	N/A	2.87	N/A	10.78[29]
5	"The French Revolution"	November 6, 2016	1.0/3	8.24[6]	N/A	3.06	N/A	11.30[30]
6	"The Statement"	November 13, 2016	1.0/3	9.26[7]	N/A	2.89	N/A	12.15[31]
7	"Tectonic Shift"	November 20, 2016	1.0/3	8.52[8]	N/A	3.07	N/A	11.58[32]
8	"Breakout Capacity"	November 27, 2016	1.0/3	8.97[9]	0.5	3.06	1.5	12.03[33]
9	"Snap Back"	December 11, 2016	0.7/2	7.82[10]	0.5	2.86	1.2	10.68[34]
10	"The Race"	December 18, 2016	1.1/4	9.05[11]	0.5	3.00	1.6	12.05[35]
11	"Gift Horse"	January 8, 2017	0.9/3	9.00[12]	0.5	3.03	1.4	12.03[36]
12	"The Detour"	January 15, 2017	0.7/2	7.54[13]	0.5	2.91	1.2	10.45[37]
13	"The Beautiful Game"	January 29, 2017	0.9/3	8.71[14]	N/A	2.65	N/A	11.36[38]
14	"Labor of Love"	March 5, 2017	0.8/3	7.44[15]	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
15	"Break in Diplomacy"	March 12, 2017	0.8/3	8.23[16]	N/A	2.52	N/A	10.75[39]
16	"Swept Away"	March 19, 2017	0.8/3	7.62[17]	N/A	2.47	N/A	10.09[40]
17	"Convergence"	March 26, 2017	1.1/4	8.77[18]	N/A	2.39	N/A	11.17[41]
18	"Good Bones"	April 9, 2017	0.8/3	7.58[19]	N/A	2.46	N/A	10.04[42]
19	"Global Relief"	April 23, 2017	0.7/3	7.87[20]	0.5	2.71	1.2	10.58[43]
20	"Extraordinary Hazard"	April 30, 2017	0.7/3	7.88[21]	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
21	"The Seventh Floor"	May 7, 2017	0.7/3	7.58[22]	N/A	2.47	N/A	10.05[44]
22	"Revelation"	May 14, 2017	0.7/3	7.83[23]	0.5	2.75	1.2	10.59[45]
23	"Article 5"	May 21, 2017	0.7/3	7.44[24]	N/A	2.75	N/A	10.19[46]

Home media

The DVD release of season three is set to be released in Region 1 on September 19, 2017.

The Complete Third Season
Set details			Special features
23 episodes 991 minutes (Region 1) 6-disc set 1.78:1 aspect ratio Languages: English Subtitles: English (Region 1)			Deleted Scenes
Release dates
United States	United Kingdom	Australia
September 19, 2017[47]	September 25, 2017[48]

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