Madam Secretary: Season 3

2016 · 23 episodes · ★ 6.6

What Season 3 of Madam Secretary

Elizabeth McCord runs the State Department while President Dalton campaigns for reelection. Her diplomatic skills put her in the running for the Nobel Peace Prize, though her work clashes with the interests of the White House. Elizabeth tackles climate change, tensions between Israel and Iran, and crises in Venezuela, Colombia, and Asia, seeking solutions without losing control of diplomacy. Meanwhile, Henry runs undercover operations, and she tries to keep her family from paying the price of her new post.

23episodes

Oct 2, 2016aired

May 21, 2017latest episode

17.2 hrtotal runtime

Season 3 Episodes

3x01 Sea Change
Oct 2, 2016 · 45 min
When a storm destroys a naval base in Bahrain, Elizabeth urges President Dalton to reexamine his approach to climate change and his overall foreign policy, something that could jeopardize his re-election campaign. Also, the McCords worry that their family is being stalked when they discover Jason’s laptop may have been hacked.
Directing: Morgan Freeman · Writing: Barbara Hall · Starring: Kobi Libii, Nancy Ellen Shore, Carlos Gómez, Jane Pauley
3x02 The Linchpin
Oct 16, 2016 · 45 min
With Algeria on the brink of a civil war, Elizabeth delicately negotiates a regime change, but her plans go awry when Roy Curtis, the trusted U.S. Ambassador to Algeria, dies unexpectedly. Also, Henry fights to save religious antiquities in Algeria when he discovers they are being destroyed by Hizb al-Shahid.
Directing: Eric Stoltz · Writing: David Grae · Starring: Matt Meinsen, Johanna Day, Nancy Ellen Shore, Carlos Gómez
3x03 South China Sea
Oct 23, 2016 · 45 min
After U.S. environmental activists protesting China’s damage of a South China Sea reef are arrested for spying, Elizabeth finds herself in a stalemate with the Chinese foreign minister as she lobbies for their release.
Directing: Rob J. Greenlea · Writing: Matt Ward · Starring: Johanna Day, Nancy Ellen Shore, Jordan Lage, Carlos Gómez
3x04 The Dissent Memo
Oct 30, 2016 · 45 min
After a bombing at a political rally in Angola, Elizabeth must find a way to respond to a “dissent memo” from the Bureau of African Affairs when they criticize the Dalton Administration’s lack of attention to the upcoming Angolan election.
Directing: Félix Alcalá · Writing: Joy Gregory · Starring: Nancy Ellen Shore, Carlos Gómez, Chris O'Shea, J.C. MacKenzie
3x05 The French Revolution
Nov 6, 2016 · 45 min
When an imminent U.S.-France state dinner is jeopardized after a CIA operative is captured by French intelligence, Elizabeth must negotiate the operative’s release while keeping the event on track.
Directing: Jonathan Brown · Writing: Moira Kirland · Starring: Nancy Ellen Shore, Carlos Gómez, Tony Plana, Mandy Gonzalez
3x06 The Statement
Nov 13, 2016 · 45 min
When Elizabeth discovers that a terrorist bombing at an Illinois coffee shop was funded by someone with close ties to the Saudi government, she makes a bold move after the Saudi ambassador refuses to bring the man to justice. Also, Matt refuses to issue a statement when news breaks that he and the bomber are linked to the same mosque, and Henry reaches out to Dmitri when he hears he’s having trouble adjusting to his new life in Phoenix.
Directing: Jet Wilkinson · Writing: Alex Cooley · Starring: Masha King, Nancy Ellen Shore, Nuah Ozryel, Mandy Gonzalez
3x07 Tectonic Shift
Nov 20, 2016 · 44 min
After Venezuela’s president and his immediate successors are killed in a devastating earthquake, Elizabeth works to stop a power grab by the late president’s son, as well as secure the release of the international aid team he arrested.
Directing: Arlene Sanford · Writing: Lyla Oliver · Starring: Eric Stoltz, Johanna Day, Nancy Ellen Shore, Clifton Davis
3x08 Breakout Capacity
Nov 27, 2016 · 45 min
As President Dalton eagerly awaits voting results on Election Day, Elizabeth uncovers information that could put the U.S.’s peace deal with Iran in jeopardy.
Directing: James Whitmore Jr. · Writing: Alexander Maggio · Starring: Nick Gracer, Nancy Ellen Shore, René Auberjonois, Tony Plana
3x09 Snap Back
Dec 11, 2016 · 44 min
As the U.N. Security Council considers reinstating sanctions against Iran for its suspected nuclear activities, Elizabeth tries to stop Israel from taking matters into its own hands when it threatens military action against the Iranians.
Directing: Sam Hoffman · Writing: Shalisha Francis · Starring: Johanna Day, Nancy Ellen Shore, René Auberjonois, Clifton Davis
3x10 The Race Mid-Season Finale
Dec 18, 2016 · 45 min
When a possible Israel-Iran war threatens the House’s imminent vote on the U.S. presidential election, Elizabeth attempts to bring the two reluctant countries to the negotiation table in an effort to broker a peace between them. Also, Russell’s life hangs in the balance after a heart attack.
Directing: Eric Stoltz · Writing: David Grae · Starring: Emelyn Daly, Linda Emond, Johanna Day, Nancy Ellen Shore
3x11 Gift Horse
Jan 8, 2017 · 45 min
When the Mongolian government sends Elizabeth a horse as a gift, she thinks accepting it could upset other Asian countries, but she stirs up more controversy when she considers returning it to Mongolia. Also, Gov. Sam Evans threatens to sue Ohio for putting President Dalton on the election ballot, and Stevie has an interesting first day as Russell’s new intern.
Directing: Jonathan Brown · Writing: Barbara Hall · Starring: Nancy Ellen Shore, Chris O'Shea, Armand Schultz, Francis Jue
3x12 The Detour
Jan 15, 2017 · 45 min
When Elizabeth and her staff fly to Africa to offer development aid to the continent, they are caught by surprise when the Chinese arrive there first, ready to outmaneuver the U.S. with competing offers of aid. Also, when turbulence on their plane ride to Africa leaves Daisy unnerved, she and Susan Thompson go on a welcome tour of Africa, admiring the beauty of the continent. And, the FBI asks Henry to help investigate a Christian cult member who may have helped build the bomb used in the Illinois coffee shop attack.
Directing: Martha Mitchell · Writing: Matt Ward · Starring: Matt Meinsen, Francis Jue, Tonya Pinkins, Arian Moayed
3x13 The Beautiful Game
Jan 29, 2017 · 45 min
When an influential rabbi organizing a symbolic Iran/Israel soccer game is killed, Elizabeth and Jay’s peace treaty plans for the two countries are jeopardized. Also, Elizabeth’s name is floated for a Nobel Peace Prize. Jay’s tireless work on the Iran/Israel peace deal strains his marriage. Daisy makes a connection with new work colleague, Kevin Park.
Directing: Félix Alcalá · Writing: Joy Gregory · Starring: Clifton Davis, Houshang Touzie, Stephen Singer, Arian Moayed
3x14 Labor of Love
Mar 5, 2017 · 45 min
When the upcoming marriage of two star-crossed lovers from Colombia is in jeopardy, Elizabeth works to reunite the son of the Colombian president and the daughter of the rebel leader, whose union is at the heart of an important peace deal after years of civil war. Also, Henry prepares to send his operative undercover, Jay deals with his tenuous marital situation, and Daisy makes a shocking discovery regarding Kevin.
Directing: Charlotte Brändström · Writing: Moira Kirland · Starring: Mandy Gonzalez, Arian Moayed, Darren Pettie, Justin Baldoni
3x15 Break in Diplomacy
Mar 12, 2017 · 45 min
Elizabeth is shocked when the Philippines' unconventional new president, Datu Andrada, makes a pass at her during their meeting to discuss his refusal to participate in an Asia-Pacific territory treaty. Also, Elizabeth asks Jay to look into Kevin Park's CIA connections, and Henry fears for his operative who is embedded in the religious cult when he goes radio silent.
Directing: Maggie Greenwald · Writing: Lyla Oliver · Starring: Mike Pniewski, Clifton Davis, Mandy Gonzalez, Arian Moayed
3x16 Swept Away
Mar 19, 2017 · 45 min
Elizabeth’s landmark global climate treaty with more than 200 countries is jeopardized when China threatens to back out due to her meeting with an ailing Dalai Lama. Also, Henry worries about his undercover operative’s safety, and Jay is surprised when Abby serves him with a custody agreement for their daughter.
Directing: Félix Alcalá · Writing: Alex Cooley · Starring: Sarita Choudhury, Mandy Gonzalez, Francis Jue, Arian Moayed
3x17 Convergence
Mar 26, 2017 · 45 min
When a computer sting uncovers the possible mole in the CIA arms smuggling ring, Elizabeth’s questioning of the suspect makes her think that a larger, more dangerous force is behind the operation. Also, 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.
Directing: James Whitmore Jr. · Writing: Alexander Maggio · Starring: Matt Meinsen, Mike Pniewski, Jordan Lage, Mandy Gonzalez
3x18 Good Bones
Apr 9, 2017 · 45 min
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.
Directing: Rob J. Greenlea · Writing: Joy Gregory · Starring: Michael Boatman, Arian Moayed, Roslyn Ruff, Darren Pettie
3x19 Global Relief
Apr 23, 2017 · 45 min
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.
Directing: Jet Wilkinson · Writing: Moira Kirland · Starring: Clifton Davis, Mandy Gonzalez, Michael Boatman, Justine Lupe
3x20 Extraordinary Hazard
Apr 30, 2017 · 45 min
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. Also, Henry suspects the doomsday cult is 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.
Directing: Charlotte Brändström · Writing: Mark Steilen · Starring: Clifton Davis, Tony Plana, Michael Boatman, Arian Moayed
3x21 The Seventh Floor
May 7, 2017 · 45 min
Elizabeth and her team work to secure the release of an American journalist held hostage in the Sudan.
Directing: Deborah Reinisch · Writing: Matt Ward · Starring: Clifton Davis, Kevin Rahm, Francis Jue, Michael Boatman
3x22 Revelation
May 14, 2017 · 45 min
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.
Directing: Jonathan Brown · Writing: David Grae · Starring: Roe Hartrampf, Kobi Libii, Clifton Davis, Tony Plana
3x23 Article 5 Season Finale
May 21, 2017 · 45 min
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, and as Nadine and Mike B’s relationship heats up, Elizabeth finds out information about her old friend that makes her question his loyalties.
Directing: Eric Stoltz · Writing: Barbara Hall · Starring: Yasen Peyankov, Sam Breslin Wright, Richard Bekins, Clifton Davis