TV series
Not politics as usual.
After years away from the CIA, Elizabeth McCord is pulled back into the political arena. The newly appointed Secretary of State is tough, fair, and smart, driving international diplomacy, wrangling office politics, and circumventing protocol as she negotiates global and domestic issues, both at the White House and at home.
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After years away from the CIA, Elizabeth McCord is pulled back into the political arena. The newly appointed Secretary of State is tough, fair, and smart, driving international diplomacy, wrangling office politics, and circumventing protocol as she negotiates global and domestic issues, both at the White House and at home.
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Episode 1
The new Secretary of State Elizabeth McCord finds herself immediately faced with a maelstrom of difficult political challenges with an international hostage situation being her most important challenge.
Directed by David SemelWritten by Barbara HallGuest stars Keith Carradine, Mike Pniewski, Patrick Breen, William Sadler, Ato Essandoh, Mozhan Navabi, Jordan Baker, Kevin Kilner
Episode 2
Elizabeth has to deal with a crisis in Yemen and there's trouble on the home front for her as well after her oldest daughter Stevie manages to make the headlines for protesting a new policy at her university.
Directed by David SemelWritten by Barbara HallGuest stars Patrick Breen, Tim Guinee, John Bedford Lloyd, Jeff Hephner, Leslie Silva, Paige Brady, Megan Byrne, Joshua Colley
Episode 3
Elizabeth is confronted by a hostile reporter who threatens to publish confidential documents that were leaked from inside the State Department. Later, Henry is dragged into an international negotiation when his wife uses his job as leverage to broker a deal with Pakistan.
Directed by Jeremy WebbWritten by David GraeGuest stars Keith Carradine, Patrick Breen, Marin Ireland, Yorgo Constantine, Bernard White, Stephen O'Reilly, Peter Ashton Wise, Joseph J. Parks
Episode 4
While Elizabeth works to successfully broker a peace treaty between China and Japan, a Chinese student seeking political asylum threatens the deal. Meanwhile, tensions rise at home between Alison and Stevie during Alison's sleepover party.
Directed by Eric StoltzWritten by Tony Phelan, Joan RaterGuest stars Patrick Breen, Marin Hinkle, Nilaja Sun, Danni Wang, Patricia Kalember, Francis Jue, James Saito, Quincy Tyler Bernstine
Episode 5
When Elizabeth faces the daunting task of negotiating with Iran over their escalating nuclear program, she is determined to deal with the situation in a peaceful manner, despite the President's position of using military action. Meanwhile, Jason has new admiration for his father when he interviews him for a school report.
Directed by Eriq La SalleWritten by Paul RedfordGuest stars Keith Carradine, Johanna Day, Patrick Breen, Robert Klein, John Finn, Mary Bacon, Maceo Oliver, Royce Johnson
Episode 6
Elizabeth faces unexpected consequences when she makes a plea to the President to help with a dire situation in Western Africa.
Directed by Mark PiznarskiWritten by Matt WardGuest stars Keith Carradine, Marin Hinkle, Louis Gossett Jr., Owiso Odera, Ned Eisenberg, Stephen Sable, Tom Kemp, Maameyaa Boafo
Episode 7
When Elizabeth brings Alison with her to India on her first state department trip abroad she's thrown into crisis mode when a massive earthquake hits that causes an explosion at an American-owned factory, and she's separated from Alison during the chaos.
Directed by Martha CoolidgeWritten by Alex CooleyGuest stars Keith Carradine, John Shea, Sakina Jaffrey, Anna Wood, Corey Cott, Shivam Chopra
Episode 8
When the President approves Henry's reactivation into the NSA, he decides to keep his continued involvement in the spy game a secret from Elizabeth. Meanwhile, Matt and Daisy's antagonism toward one another begins to affect the entire office.
Directed by Dennie GordonWritten by Alexander MaggioGuest stars Patrick Breen, Marin Hinkle, Nilaja Sun, Anna Wood, Ronald Guttman, Tammy Blanchard, Tom Degnan, Daniel Oreskes
Episode 9
Elizabeth, Henry, and Isabelle investigate a plane crash that killed former Secretary of State Vincent Marsh. Nadine reenters the dating scene after she agrees to go on a date with a NASA scientist.
Directed by James Whitmore Jr.Written by David GraeGuest stars Keith Carradine, John Pankow, Marin Hinkle, Dion Graham, Peter Cambor, David Wohl, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Christopher Durham
Episode 10
When the State Department goes on lockdown due to a deranged gunman outside the building, Elizabeth is confined with a delegation from Iraq whose translator threatens to reveal damaging information about her actions while in the CIA. Meanwhile, when Matt is stuck in an office with Daisy’s fiancé, Win, he spills information that he shouldn’t have.
Directed by Eric StoltzWritten by Matt WardGuest stars Dion Graham, J. Smith-Cameron, Shayan Shojaee, Ramsey Faragallah, Anthony Azizi, Alok Tewari, Keith Eric Chappelle, Zarif Kabier
Episode 11
Elizabeth, Henry, and Isabelle work together to find former Secretary of State Vincent Marsh’s secret bank account, but soon uncover that one of Elizabeth’s staff members already has access to it.
Directed by Randall ZiskWritten by Paul RedfordGuest stars Marin Hinkle, David Wohl, Philip Anthony-Rodriguez, Luis Antonio Ramos, Ramon Fernandez, Ben Lark, Ruben Ortiz, Nina Sanchez
Episode 12
When a Texas state trooper is killed by a Mexican cartel smuggler, Elizabeth arranges an extradition deal before going on vacation to celebrate her 25th wedding anniversary in New York City. However, when political issues arise around the case, she is forced to cut their trip short. Also, Elizabeth’s son injures himself while Blake is watching him.
Directed by Gloria MuzioWritten by Joseph C. MuscatGuest stars Anna Wood, Ronald Guttman, Dion Graham, Peter Gerety, William Allen Young, Jennifer Mudge, Sawyer Nunes, Eric Engleman
Episode 13
Elizabeth pushes for the prosecution of a Bahraini diplomat after he is caught holding a maid hostage in his home. Also, Henry's father comes to visit.
Directed by Michael WaxmanWritten by Alex CooleyGuest stars Johanna Day, John Pankow, Aasif Mandvi, Yolande Bavan, Christopher Innvar, Iraj Anvar, Tom Skerritt, McKinley Belcher III
Episode 14
Elizabeth is humiliated at a public budget hearing when her staff fails to find the corruption that exists in her microloan program. Also, the investigation into Marsh's death continues.
Directed by Eric StoltzWritten by Barbara HallGuest stars Keith Carradine, Patrick Breen, Marin Hinkle, Nilaja Sun, John Bedford Lloyd, Patricia Kalember, Kevin Rahm, Josh Hamilton
Episode 15
Elizabeth heads to Turkey to mend political relations after the Turkish government releases a video that could be damaging to the CIA. Also, Jason is threatened with expulsion after punching a bully at school.
Directed by Nicole Cummins-RubioWritten by Alexander MaggioGuest stars Keith Carradine, Patrick Breen, Marin Hinkle, Debra Monk, Erick Avari, Kathleen Chalfant, Usman Ally, Kelly AuCoin
Episode 16
Elizabeth secretly travels to Iran in an attempt to prevent a coup that could impact President Dalton’s administration. Also, she brings her staff up to speed on the investigation into Marsh’s death.
Directed by Jonathan BrownWritten by David GraeGuest stars Keith Carradine, Mike Pniewski, Johanna Day, Paolo Montalbán, Patrick Breen, Nilaja Sun, Dion Graham, Usman Ally
Episode 17
As Elizabeth struggles to hold herself together emotionally following the attack in Iran, she works to prevent an ecological disaster in the Amazon, and prepares for a national television appearance on “Face the Nation.” Also, she and Henry disagree about the level of protection Jason should have at his new school.
Directed by Rob J. GreenleaWritten by Matt WardGuest stars Francis Jue, Kevin Rahm, Audrey Esparza, Kevin O'Rourke, Thomas Keegan, Gary Perez, Opal Alladin, Timothy Stickney
Episode 18
While Elizabeth seeks a diplomatic solution to a doomsday cult in Bolivia, a congressman attempting to negotiate with its leader is taken hostage. Meanwhile, Elizabeth and Henry meet Stevie’s much older boyfriend.
Directed by Anna FoersterWritten by Joy GregoryGuest stars Keith Carradine, Johanna Day, Tony Plana, Kevin Rahm, Josh Hamilton, Dennis Boutsikaris, Brennan Brown, Glenn Fitzgerald
Episode 19
Elizabeth and President Dalton work together to solve the Greek debt crisis, but not everyone at home is happy with the agreement. Meanwhile, Henry mulls over a new job offer, and Stevie reconnects with her childhood friend, the President’s son.
Directed by Tate DonovanWritten by Lyla OliverGuest stars Keith Carradine, Josh Hamilton, Michael Cumpsty, Becky Ann Baker, Jason Ralph, Chuck Cooper, Sherman Howard, Stacey Yen
Episode 20
While Henry is in Russia giving a lecture on fundamentalism, Elizabeth must navigate tricky political waters when a Russian nuclear submarine vanishes in American waters. Also, Stevie breaks up with her older boyfriend.
Directed by Dennie GordonWritten by Paul RedfordGuest stars Paolo Montalbán, Philip Baker Hall, Olek Krupa, Cotter Smith, Priscilla Shanks, Stan Demidoff, Jack Dimich, David Garelik
Episode 21
As Elizabeth prepares for the arrival of Iranian President Shiraz to sign a nuclear treaty, she uncovers a top secret plot to assassinate him on United States soil. At the same time, she must deal with a massive protest by the Human Rights Campaign in response to Iran’s plans to stone a gay citizen to death. Also, Elizabeth sees a therapist to deal with her PTSD.
Directed by Edward OrnelasWritten by David GraeGuest stars Joshua Windley, Hill Harper, Marsha Mason, BD Wong, Wayne Duvall, Kate Jennings Grant, Joseph Kamal, Anais Lee
Episode 22
When Elizabeth confronts her former friend Juliet, she flashes back to when then-CIA Director Dalton offered her a job that would have changed the course of her life. Also, Stevie and President Dalton’s son, Harrison (Jason Ralph), begin a relationship that will have consequences.
Directed by Eric StoltzWritten by Barbara HallGuest stars Wayne Duvall, Richard Bekins, Jack Gilpin, Scott Johnsen, Gayle Samuels, Sharon A. McCreary
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Téa LeoniElizabeth McCord
Tim DalyHenry McCord
Željko IvanekRussell Jackson
Patina MillerDaisy Grant
Erich BergenBlake Moran
Bebe NeuwirthNadine Tolliver
Sebastian ArcelusJay Whitman
Geoffrey ArendMatt Mahoney
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