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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When the assistant vice minister of Timor-Leste suddenly dies during a meeting with Elizabeth on the first day of the U.N General Assembly, she becomes suspicious after the president of Timor-Leste ships the body back without a proper investigation. Also, a “fake news” story surfaces claiming Elizabeth is responsible for the minister’s death, and Dmitri returns to work with Henry.
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Directed by Morgan FreemanWritten by Barbara HallGuest stars Eric Stoltz, Matt Meinsen, José Zúñiga, Masha King, Francis Jue, Chris Petrovski, Morgan Freeman, Michael Gaston
While Elizabeth is in Libya to help negotiate an end to their civil war, a tragic accident with her chauffeured car embroils her in an urgent situation to secure medical care for a gravely wounded local girl.
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Directed by Eric StoltzWritten by David GraeGuest stars Matt Meinsen, Masha King, Sam Breslin Wright, Frank C. Williams, Chris O'Shea, Chris Petrovski, Christine Garver, Fouad Hajji
With a government shutdown looming, Elizabeth must think outside the box to help fund an electrical grid in a Syrian refugee camp, before riots break out in the country due to the lack of electricity and water. Also, Henry searches for Dmitri when he goes missing.
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Directed by Charlotte BrändströmWritten by Matt WardGuest stars Matt Meinsen, José Zúñiga, Masha King, Christine Chang, Ethan Peck, Chris Petrovski, Mario Bosquez, Sandra Daley
As the government shutdown shows no sign of progress, Secretary of State McCord must negotiate an agreement between the White House and its opposition led by Senator Morejon. Also, Elizabeth is having trouble finding a suitable replacement for the chief of staff position.
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Directed by Félix AlcaláWritten by Joy GregoryGuest stars José Zúñiga, Sam Breslin Wright, Chris O'Shea, Chris Petrovski, Anthony Alessandro, Andy Lucien, Lolita Foster, Geoff Packard
Elizabeth is determined to continue to hold a human trafficking conference in Kyrgyzstan despite the inappropriate actions by a U.S. ambassador. Also, Elizabeth and Henry worry about Alison when she keeps coming home from college.
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Directed by John MurrayWritten by Alexander MaggioGuest stars Matt Meinsen, José Zúñiga, Sam Breslin Wright, Clifton Davis, Chris Petrovski, Chagmion Antoine, Rob Yang, Natalie Kim
Henry disagrees with the President and Elizabeth when they refuse to negotiate with terrorists for the release of an American CIA agent who was captured by the Taliban in Afghanistan. Also, Elizabeth tries to be supportive of Stevie who is going through a difficult time.
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Directed by Maggie GreenwaldWritten by Moira KirlandGuest stars Sam Breslin Wright, Johanna Day, Tony Plana, Chris Petrovski, Sandra Daley, Judy Rotardier, Ursula Taherian, Ravi Kapoor
When a Russian dissident flees to the U.S. after contracting smallpox, Secretary of State Elizabeth McCord and retired U.N. Ambassador Kat Sandoval must work with Russian Foreign Minister Konstantin Avdonin to contain the outbreak.
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Directed by Sunu GoneraWritten by Kristi KorzecGuest stars José Zúñiga, Yasen Peyankov, Sam Breslin Wright, Clifton Davis, John Cullum, John Procaccino, Myra Lucretia Taylor, Galen Ryan Kane
Secretary of State McCord and her staff work with the Mexican government to extradite a Mexican cartel leader to a U.S. prison in an effort to diminish the opioid crisis. But after he escapes during transport and a journalist who secured a gloating interview with him while on the lam is murdered, Elizabeth’s urgency to find the leader escalates.
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Directed by Sam HoffmanWritten by Matt ChesterGuest stars José Zúñiga, Sam Breslin Wright, Tony Plana, Mandy Gonzalez, Chris Petrovski, Nana Mensah, Caroline Aaron, Desmin Borges
Secretary of State McCord reluctantly agrees to host a holiday party in the hopes of persuading senators in attendance to pass a treaty that requires countries to destroy landmines. Also, Henry tries to find evidence that the Senate Majority Leader exchanged information with the Russians.
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Directed by Rob J. GreenleaWritten by Matt WardGuest stars José Zúñiga, Sam Breslin Wright, Mike Pniewski, Kevin Rahm, Mandy Gonzalez, Francis Jue, Chris Petrovski, John Cullum
Secretary of State McCord struggles with the realization that she may need to advise the Afghan government that a compromise with the Taliban may be better than a war with them. Also, Henry uses Dmitri as bait to convince a Russian spy to help the U.S., and Daisy returns from maternity leave and decides to finally tell Joe’s mother about the baby.
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Directed by Eric StoltzWritten by Lyla OliverGuest stars Sam Breslin Wright, Mike Pniewski, Johanna Day, Clifton Davis, Chris Petrovski, Christine Garver, Yuval David, Anna Khaja
When Vice President Hurst feels threatened that Secretary of State McCord is vying to be the next president, she attempts to set Elizabeth up for failure by promising that Americans will continue to be able to adopt Russian orphans, despite the potential ban by Russia’s president. Also, Elizabeth and Henry find out Stevie is dating Dmitri after he is followed by a Russian assassin.
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Directed by Geoffrey ArendWritten by Alexander MaggioGuest stars Sam Breslin Wright, Clifton Davis, Mandy Gonzalez, Chris Petrovski, Christine Garver, Nana Mensah, Kumiko Konishi, Yuval David
After President Dalton hears about a sonic attack at the U.S. Embassy in Bulgaria, he thinks Russia is to blame and uncharacteristically threatens them with military force, leaving his cabinet concerned about his mental status.
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Directed by Deborah ReinischWritten by David Grae, Barbara Hall
Elizabeth seeks creative solutions when the president of Sri Lanka's psychic convinces him to not move forward with a trade agreement with the U.S. Also, Alison grapples with guilt for missing the warning signs after her college roommate attempts suicide, and Henry makes an abrupt career decision.
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Directed by Phil BertelsenWritten by Moira Kirland
Jay and Kat devise a way to help persecuted foreign LGBTQ citizens escape their country while their U.S. homeland security applications are processed. However, when the country closes its borders, Jay and Kat are forced to change that plan quickly, as it could now threaten their relationship with neighboring allies.
Elizabeth and the team are caught in an uncertain situation when they are about to award a foreign leader with the Medal of Freedom but learn he may have known that a minority group in his country is being persecuted. Also, President Dalton doubts his ability to return to office after being cleared by his doctor, and a past family grievance is brought to light when Henry’s sister pays a visit.
As the 20th anniversary of the American embassy bombing in Mali approaches, emotions run high among the State Department staff, who had personal connections to lives lost that day, including Elizabeth, who must decide if the U.S. should lift sanctions against the country deemed responsible. Also, Henry tries to help Jason break up with Piper.
Senator Morejon puts phase two of Elizabeth’s U.S./Iran arms deal in jeopardy when he asserts that Iran funneled money from phase one of the deal to fund a recent bombing that killed an American citizen. Also, Henry mulls over the option of becoming the chairman of the new military ethics department at the National War College.
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Directed by Martha MitchellWritten by Leland Jay Anderson
Elizabeth’s negotiations for a security agreement combatting gang violence in South America becomes complicated when she attempts to free an American recently kidnapped there.
Elizabeth is attending a summit in Montreal to resolve territorial claims of the North Pole when an activist group detonates a bomb and she can’t locate Jason and Piper. Also, things take a turn for the worse when Elizabeth learns that Russia was involved in the bombing, and Henry helps one of his students work through a difficult decision.
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Directed by Félix AlcaláWritten by Moira Kirland, Alexander Maggio
Elizabeth must watch what she says and does when she deals with a refugee situation while being shadowed by Neal Shin, a newspaper reporter who may use his access to write a tell-all book.
When terrorists threaten to cause a flood in the Middle East that could kill millions of people, Elizabeth’s hopes of getting a neighboring country to close the dam fade after the government suddenly goes dark during a coup. Also, Stevie is tasked with finding Russell an activity that will help manage his stress.
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Directed by Charlotte BrändströmWritten by Matt WardGuest stars Saad Siddiqui
Elizabeth and cabinet members brace for the fallout at home and abroad as President Dalton prepares for a retaliatory nuclear attack on a country that has reportedly just launched missiles bound for the U.S.
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Directed by Rob J. GreenleaWritten by David Grae, Barbara Hall
