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. Also, Russell pressures Henry to woo his old Air Force buddy, Congressman Jeff Pearson, to support President Dalton in the House's election vote, and Stevie asks Russell for a recommendation to Harvard Law School.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 3 Episode 9 of Madam Secretary was watched by 7,820,000 viewers, resulting in a 0.70 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

Is Madam Secretary Renewed or Cancelled for Season 4?

Madam Secretary Season 3 Episodes...

• s03e01 - Sea Change
• s03e02 - The Linchpin
• s03e03 - South China Sea
• s03e04 - The Dissent Memo
• s03e05 - The French Revolution
• s03e06 - The Statement
• s03e07 - Tectonic Shift
• s03e08 - Breakout Capacity
• s03e09 - Snap Back
• s03e10 - The Race
• s03e11 - Gift Horse
• s03e12 - The Detour
• s03e13 - The Beautiful Game
• s03e14 - Labor of Love
• s03e15 - Break in Diplomacy
• s03e16 - Swept Away
• s03e17 - Convergence
• s03e18 - Good Bones
• s03e19 - Global Relief
• s03e20 - Extraordinary Hazard
• s03e21 - The Seventh Floor
• s03e22 - Revelation
• s03e23 - Article 5

Madam Secretary Show Summary

Elizabeth McCord is a shrewd, determined, newly appointed Secretary of State who drives international diplomacy, battles office politics and circumvents protocol as she negotiates global and domestic issues, both at the White House and at home. A college professor and a brilliant former CIA analyst who left for ethical reasons, Elizabeth returns to public life at the request of the President following the suspicious passing of her predecessor.

The President values her apolitical leanings, her deep knowledge of the Middle East, her flair for languages and her ability to not just think outside the box, but to not even acknowledge there is a box. McCord's team includes her Chief of Staff Nadine Tolliver, speechwriter Matt Mahoney, press coordinator Daisy Grant and her charming assistant, Blake Moran. As McCord debates third world problems and finesses foreign dignitaries at work, that's just a warm-up for when she goes home to her supportive husband Henry and their three bright children, where 'politics' and 'compromise' take on new meaning.