Madam Secretary: Season 2

2015 · 23 episodes · ★ 7.2

What Season 2 of Madam Secretary

Season two opens with the Air Force One crisis, when the White House loses contact with the presidential plane and Elizabeth McCord must assume the role of acting president. From the State Department, the secretary faces rising tensions with Russia and new terrorist threats. Elizabeth doesn't always follow President Dalton's advice. She decides to negotiate on her own for the return of an employee kidnapped in Afghanistan and sets goals such as lifting the embargo on trade with Cuba. Meanwhile, Henry tries to recruit Dimitri, one of his students, as a spy, and works to keep his family from suffering the consequences of Elizabeth's new job.

23episodes

Oct 4, 2015aired

May 8, 2016latest episode

17.1 hrtotal runtime

Season 2 Episodes

2x01 The Show Must Go On
Oct 4, 2015 · 44 min
The President’s plane is declared missing and Elizabeth is thrust into a situation of power she never imagined possible. Also, Henry butts heads with his new Defense Intelligence Agency handler, Jane Fellows, when he’s asked to recruit one of his Russian students for the NSA.
Directing: Morgan Freeman · Writing: Barbara Hall · Starring: Leslie Hendrix, Cotter Smith, Julian Acosta, Alex Fernandez
2x02 The Doability Doctrine
Oct 11, 2015 · 44 min · ★ 6.3
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.
Directing: Eric Stoltz · Writing: David Grae · Starring: Chris Petrovski, Jill Hennessy, Julian Acosta, Matthew Del Negro
2x03 The Rusalka
Oct 18, 2015 · 44 min
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.
Directing: Dennie Gordon · Writing: Matt Ward · Starring: Chris Petrovski, Olek Krupa, Yorgo Constantine, Julian Acosta
2x04 Waiting for Taleju
Oct 25, 2015 · 44 min
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.
Directing: Félix Alcalá · Writing: Joy Gregory · Starring: Julian Acosta, Kobi Libii, Jonathan Walker, David Diaan
2x05 The Long Shot
Nov 1, 2015 · 44 min
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 works to identify the hacker who interfered with the communication system on Air Force One, and Jay devises a plan to fight Russian propaganda.
Directing: Rob J. Greenlea · Writing: Moira Kirland · Starring: Chris Petrovski, Yorgo Constantine, Julian Acosta, Dennis Staroselsky
2x06 Catch and Release
Nov 8, 2015 · 45 min
After 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, and makes it her mission to get justice for the victim. Henry is conflicted when Dmitri asks for help saving Ivan, who has been called back to Moscow.
Directing: Charlotte Brändström · Writing: Alex Cooley · Starring: Eric Stoltz, Chris Petrovski, Jason Hite, Jill Hennessy
2x07 You Say You Want a Revolution
Nov 15, 2015 · 45 min
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.
Directing: Tate Donovan · Writing: Joan Rater, Tony Phelan · Starring: Julian Acosta, Nancy Ellen Shore, L. Scott Caldwell, Carlos Bernard
2x08 Lights Out
Nov 22, 2015 · 45 min
As tensions rise with Russia, Elizabeth, Russell and Mike B. hatch a plan to oust National Security Advisor Craig Sterling without tarnishing President Dalton with a scandal. Director of National Intelligence Ephraim Ware identifies who hacked Air Force One.
Directing: Dennie Gordon · Writing: Alexander Maggio · Starring: Angel Desai, Linda Emond, Chris Petrovski, Liba Vaynberg
2x09 Russian Roulette
Nov 29, 2015 · 45 min
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.
Directing: Jonathan Brown · Writing: Barbara Hall · Starring: Clifton Davis, Jill Hennessy, Kobi Libii, Angela Gots
2x10 The Greater Good Mid-Season Finale
Dec 13, 2015 · 45 min
After they uncover a secret that could ruin Maria Ostrov’s reputation, Elizabeth and President Dalton head to Switzerland to meet with her and use the information as leverage to find a peaceful solution to the escalated conflict with Russia. Also, Dmitri requests to be released from his duties as a spy.
Directing: Eric Stoltz · Writing: David Grae · Starring: Clifton Davis, Chris Petrovski, Liba Vaynberg, Olek Krupa
2x11 Unity Node
Jan 10, 2016 · 45 min
Elizabeth tries to salvage a peace deal with Russia after an unexpected turn of events threatens to dissolve the agreement. Also, Elizabeth gets dragged into dealing with an emergency situation aboard the International Space Station.
Directing: Jet Wilkinson · Writing: Matt Ward · Starring: Masha King, Prema Cruz, Alex Morf, Michael O'Hara
2x12 The Middle Way
Jan 17, 2016 · 45 min
Elizabeth, to her surprise, is met resistance when she travels to Myanmar to sign a Pacific Rim trade agreement, which will modernize the country's power grid and benefit several of its trading partners. Meanwhile, Nadine attempts to mend her relationship with her estranged son.
Directing: James Whitmore Jr. · Writing: Lyla Oliver · Starring: Timothy Shew, Matt Meinsen, Christine Chang, Kelvin Whui
2x13 Invasive Species
Jan 31, 2016 · 45 min
After his father’s death, Henry’s family uncovers shocking secrets that open old wounds for them, including his grieving sister Maureen, who blames Henry for not spending enough time at home. Also, Russell keeps important information from Elizabeth’s team at the State department.
Directing: Tony Phelan · Writing: Moira Kirland · Starring: Eric Stoltz, Emelyn Daly, Kate Burton, Nancy Ellen Shore
2x14 Left of the Boom
Feb 14, 2016 · 45 min
While Elizabeth oversees a mission to track down the culprits behind a uranium heist in Eastern Europe, she also contends with highly sensitive issues in Saudi Arabia, including the apprehension of two American teenage girls who intended to join a terrorist group, that threatens to dismantle an important arms deal.
Directing: Rob J. Greenlea · Writing: Joy Gregory · Starring: Clifton Davis, René Auberjonois, John Doman, Shlomit Azoulay
2x15 Right of the Boom
Feb 21, 2016 · 44 min
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.
Directing: Jonathan Brown · Writing: Alexander Maggio · Starring: Clifton Davis, Jordan Lage, John Doman, Nuah Ozryel
2x16 Hijriyyah
Mar 6, 2016 · 45 min
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. Also, Stevie brings her boyfriend Jareth home to meet her parents.
Directing: Charlotte Brändström · Writing: Alex Cooley · Starring: José Zúñiga, Mike Pniewski, Nancy Ellen Shore, Jill Hennessy
2x17 Higher Learning
Mar 20, 2016 · 45 min
While Elizabeth accompanies Alison on a college campus tour, she is ambushed by protestors about a Chilean mining operation involving the U.S. and Chilean governments. Also, Henry, Jane and Jose Campos attempt to track down Jibral Disah's third wife, Hijriyyah
Directing: Heather Cappiello · Writing: Kelly Jane Costello · Starring: Nancy Ellen Shore, Jill Hennessy, Carlos Gómez, Bryan A. Miranda
2x18 On the Clock
Mar 27, 2016 · 45 min
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.
Directing: Zetna Fuentes · Writing: David Grae, Barbara Hall · Starring: Johanna Day, Kobi Libii, Nancy Ellen Shore, Jill Hennessy
2x19 Desperate Remedies
Apr 10, 2016 · 44 min
Elizabeth learns that a member of the inner circle of the terrorist group Boko Haram has fallen ill with a deadly virus and, by leveraging his weakness, she formulates a plan to get them to release a group of schoolgirls they are holding captive. Also, Henry gets new information on the whereabouts of Jibral Disah that leads them closer to pinpointing his location.
Directing: Rob J. Greenlea · Writing: Matt Ward · Starring: Mike Pniewski, Nancy Ellen Shore, Jill Hennessy, Carlos Gómez
2x20 Ghost Detainee
Apr 17, 2016 · 45 min
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.
Directing: Charlotte Brändström · Writing: Moira Kirland · Starring: Yasen Peyankov, Nancy Ellen Shore, Jill Hennessy, Carlos Gómez
2x21 Connection Lost
Apr 24, 2016 · 45 min
When President Dalton gets word that the world’s most wanted terrorist, Jibral Disah, is hiding in Islamabad, he sends the “Murphy Station” – Henry, Jane and Jose – on a dangerous mission to eliminate the threat. Also, Elizabeth and Henry go to couples therapy.
Directing: Jonathan Brown · Writing: Joy Gregory · Starring: Johanna Day, Marsha Mason, Jill Hennessy, Carlos Gómez
2x22 Render Safe
May 1, 2016 · 45 min
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 Disah.
Directing: Félix Alcalá · Writing: David Grae · Starring: Yasen Peyankov, Johanna Day, Kobi Libii, René Auberjonois
2x23 Vartius Season Finale
May 8, 2016 · 45 min
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 get engaged.
Directing: Eric Stoltz · Writing: Barbara Hall · Starring: Yasen Peyankov, Chris O'Shea, Kevin Rahm, Michael Aronov