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.
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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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.
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Directed by Morgan FreemanWritten by Barbara HallGuest stars Leslie Hendrix, Cotter Smith, Julian Acosta, Alex Fernandez, Kobi Libii, Dennis Staroselsky, James Murtaugh, Charles Aitken
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.
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Directed by Eric StoltzWritten by David GraeGuest stars Chris Petrovski, Jill Hennessy, Julian Acosta, Matthew Del Negro, Justin Hagan, Madeleine Albright, Martin Bashir, Sofiya Akilova
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.
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Directed by Dennie GordonWritten by Matt WardGuest stars Chris Petrovski, Olek Krupa, Yorgo Constantine, Julian Acosta, Kobi Libii, Dennis Staroselsky, Charles Aitken, Alex Morf
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.
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Directed by Félix AlcaláWritten by Joy GregoryGuest stars Julian Acosta, Kobi Libii, Jonathan Walker, David Diaan, Alexander Chaplin, Christine Ebersole
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.
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Directed by Rob J. GreenleaWritten by Moira KirlandGuest stars Chris Petrovski, Yorgo Constantine, Julian Acosta, Dennis Staroselsky, Lev Gorn, Moti Margolin, Bruce Altman, Sofiya Akilova
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.
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Directed by Charlotte BrändströmWritten by Alex CooleyGuest stars Eric Stoltz, Chris Petrovski, Jason Hite, Jill Hennessy, Dennis Staroselsky, Nancy Ellen Shore, Larry Pine, Karen Ziemba
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.
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Directed by Tate DonovanWritten by Tony Phelan, Joan RaterGuest stars Julian Acosta, Nancy Ellen Shore, L. Scott Caldwell, Carlos Bernard, Jason Kravits, Carolee Carmello, Antonia Rey, Ken Marks
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.
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Directed by Dennie GordonWritten by Alexander MaggioGuest stars Angel Desai, Linda Emond, Chris Petrovski, Liba Vaynberg, Jill Hennessy, Julian Acosta, Kobi Libii, Alex Morf
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.
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Directed by Jonathan BrownWritten by Barbara HallGuest stars Clifton Davis, Jill Hennessy, Kobi Libii, Angela Gots, Lev Gorn, Ryan Raffloer, Nancy Ellen Shore, Jordan Lage
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.
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Directed by Eric StoltzWritten by David GraeGuest stars Clifton Davis, Chris Petrovski, Liba Vaynberg, Olek Krupa, Jill Hennessy, Angela Gots, Zenon Zeleniuch, Nancy Ellen Shore
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.
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Directed by Jet WilkinsonWritten by Matt WardGuest stars Masha King, Prema Cruz, Alex Morf, Michael O'Hara, Zenon Zeleniuch, David Vadim, Brandon Andrus, Marina Kotovnikov
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.
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Directed by James Whitmore Jr.Written by Lyla OliverGuest stars Timothy Shew, Matt Meinsen, Christine Chang, Kelvin Whui, Martin Bashir, Nancy Ellen Shore, David Rasche, Peter Jacobson
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.
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Directed by Tony PhelanWritten by Moira KirlandGuest stars Eric Stoltz, Emelyn Daly, Kate Burton, Nancy Ellen Shore, John Ellison Conlee, Julia K. Murney, Gary Basaraba, Miranda Gruss
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.
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Directed by Rob J. GreenleaWritten by Joy GregoryGuest stars Clifton Davis, René Auberjonois, John Doman, Shlomit Azoulay, David Carranza, Lindsay Alexandra Carter, Jeb Kreager, Al Nazemian
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.
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Directed by Jonathan BrownWritten by Alexander MaggioGuest stars Clifton Davis, Jordan Lage, John Doman, Nuah Ozryel, Chauncy Thomas, Vincenzo Amato, Cindy Cheung, Pascale Armand
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.
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Directed by Charlotte BrändströmWritten by Alex CooleyGuest stars José Zúñiga, Mike Pniewski, Nancy Ellen Shore, Jill Hennessy, Carlos Gómez, Molly Price, Chris O'Shea, Clifton Davis
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
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Directed by Heather CappielloWritten by Kelly Jane CostelloGuest stars Nancy Ellen Shore, Jill Hennessy, Carlos Gómez, Bryan A. Miranda, Jacqueline Antaramian, Brian Muller, Rachel Hilson, Jennifer Ikeda
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.
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Directed by Zetna FuentesWritten by David Grae, Barbara HallGuest stars Johanna Day, Kobi Libii, Nancy Ellen Shore, Jill Hennessy, Carlos Gómez, Clifton Davis, Bryan A. Miranda, Jacqueline Antaramian
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.
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Directed by Rob J. GreenleaWritten by Matt WardGuest stars Mike Pniewski, Nancy Ellen Shore, Jill Hennessy, Carlos Gómez, Chris O'Shea, Bryan A. Miranda, Mandy Gonzalez, Dina Shihabi
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.
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Directed by Charlotte BrändströmWritten by Moira KirlandGuest stars Yasen Peyankov, Nancy Ellen Shore, Jill Hennessy, Carlos Gómez, Clifton Davis, Jacqueline Antaramian, Armand Schultz, Michele Pawk
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.
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Directed by Jonathan BrownWritten by Joy GregoryGuest stars Johanna Day, Marsha Mason, Jill Hennessy, Carlos Gómez, Clifton Davis, Tony Plana, Waleed Zuaiter, Hari Dhillon
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.
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Directed by Félix AlcaláWritten by David GraeGuest stars Yasen Peyankov, Johanna Day, Kobi Libii, René Auberjonois, Jill Hennessy, Tony Plana, Mandy Gonzalez, Hari Dhillon
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.
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Directed by Eric StoltzWritten by Barbara HallGuest stars Yasen Peyankov, Chris O'Shea, Kevin Rahm, Michael Aronov, Daniel Alexander, Rob Breckinridge, Jen Brissman, William Connell
