The BEST episodes of Madam Secretary season 6

Every episode of Madam Secretary season 6, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Madam Secretary season 6!

A drama about the personal and professional life of a maverick female Secretary of State as she drives international diplomacy, wrangles office politics and balances a complex family life.

Last Updated: 11/1/2024Network: CBSStatus: Ended
Carpe Diem
star
8.13
421 votes

#1 - Carpe Diem

Season 6 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/1/2019

Elizabeth faces a national security crisis when a military conflict in international waters spirals to the brink of nuclear confrontation. With the imminent threat of impeachment looming over the McCord administration, Elizabeth and Henry make a wish-list of things to do while she’s still in office.

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Leaving the Station
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7.95
428 votes

#2 - Leaving the Station

Season 6 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/8/2019

President Elizabeth McCord kicks off a new landmark political initiative with help from members of the World Cup Champion U.S. Women’s Soccer team, while Flo Avery, who was born the day women were granted the right to vote, looks on. Opposing the initiative is Senator Amy Ross from Ohio. Also, the McCords overcome last-minute obstacles to pull off a spectacular family celebration with a reunion of familiar faces, that includes a performance by Peter Frampton.

Directors: Eric Stoltz
Writer: Barbara Hall
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Accountability
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7.91
435 votes

#3 - Accountability

Season 6 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/17/2019

When U.S. intelligence locates the mastermind behind a foreign country’s hack, Elizabeth must decide whether to risk war by extracting him from the country while she also prepares for the White House correspondents’ dinner. Jason faces backlash after he confronts his school newspaper over its coverage of Elizabeth.

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The Strike Zone
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7.77
471 votes

#4 - The Strike Zone

Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/13/2019

Elizabeth faces mounting protests over rising fuel costs as she prepares to throw out the first pitch at a New York Mets game. Mike B. is questioned by the Senate Intelligence Committee as part of the investigation into whether the McCord campaign conspired with Iran to steal the election.

Writer: Joy Gregory
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Hail to the Chief
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7.75
507 votes

#5 - Hail to the Chief

Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/6/2019

Elizabeth must fend off a baseless investigation into her past that threatens to derail the first major legislation of her presidency. Also, First Gentleman Henry squirms after his appearance on THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT results in heightened scrutiny of the romance in the First Couple’s marriage.

Directors: Eric Stoltz
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Ships and Countries
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7.75
418 votes

#6 - Ships and Countries

Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/24/2019

When an American tech CEO goes missing in a foreign country, Elizabeth navigates complicated diplomatic terrain to get him back without triggering a regional conflict. Things get personal when Stevie and Henry testify at House impeachment proceedings.

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Daisy
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7.73
445 votes

#7 - Daisy

Season 6 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/3/2019

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 at the White House after his interview with Bob Schieffer.

Directors: James Whitmore
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Valor
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7.73
470 votes

#8 - Valor

Season 6 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/27/2019

Henry teams up with a Marine veteran to fight for legislation that helps Veterans Affairs provide better mental health care, but he encounters surprising resistance from Vice President Carlos Morejon. Senator Hanson questions Daisy about an arrest in her past.

Directors: James Whitmore
Writer: Lyla Oliver
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Killer Robots
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7.71
478 votes

#9 - Killer Robots

Season 6 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/20/2019

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 Senator Hanson about potential campaign finance violations related to his love life. Henry and Elizabeth search for the perfect dog.

Directors: Keith Eisner
Writer: Rob Greenlea
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Deepfake
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7.68
435 votes

#10 - Deepfake

Season 6 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/10/2019

When a fabricated video makes it look like Elizabeth and Henry are making fun of a foreign dignitary, they struggle to convince him not to pull out of an important international agreement. Stevie says goodbye to an important person in her life.

Directors: Leslie Libman
Writer: Matt Chester
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