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Madam Secretary Season 5 Episodes
Season 5 Episode Guide
20 Episodes 2018 - 2019
Episode 1
E Pluribus Unum
Sun, Oct 7, 201843 mins
Elizabeth relies on the advice of former secretaries of state on how to handle a delicate situation.
Episode 2
The Chaos Game
Sun, Oct 14, 201843 mins
Elizabeth attempts to hunt down those who attacked the White House. When she finds they had ties to foreign entities, she must be careful not to incite a war. Henry meets one of the attackers.
Episode 3
The Magic Rake
Sun, Oct 21, 201843 mins
After a factory fire, Elizabeth flies to Milan to face off against the Chinese Foreign Minister over a treaty to end sweatshops. Daisy struggles against he feelings of pessimism for her baby's future.
Episode 4
Requiem
Sun, Oct 28, 201843 mins
When the remains of U.S. soldiers who served in World War II are uncovered in Southeast Asia, Elizabeth's hopes of bringing them home quickly fade when a stubborn leader stands in her way. Also, Henry and Stevie find themselves publicly targeted by a restaurant owner who is angry about Elizabeth's policies, and Alison volunteers for a local congressional campaign.
Episode 5
Ghosts
Sun, Nov 4, 201843 mins
While Elizabeth was grooming to annouce her candidacy, Henry attended a conference organized by his ex-girlfriend in Thailand. She made a patriotic move by questioning the existence of the mornachy and was apprehended immediately. Henry was later put in jail bacause of his attempt to vouch for her. Dalton signed off on a covert operation to save both American citizens after they were sentenced to death for insulting the monarchy.
Episode 6
Eyjafjallajökull
Sun, Nov 11, 201843 mins
When the eruption of an Icelandic volcano strands Elizabeth at an airport in Ireland with the Turkish foreign minister, she tries to broker a deal with him to save the lives of thousands of Syrian refugees. Also, Henry gives advice to Alison about an awkward topic.
Episode 7
Baby Steps
Sun, Nov 18, 201843 mins
When the surrogate carrying the grandchild of the Vice President is arrested for human trafficking, Elizabeth must get involved. Henry thinks Stevie is being followed. Blake deals with demanding Japanese gardeners.
Episode 8
The Courage to Continue
Sun, Nov 25, 201843 mins
Elizabeth attempts diplomacy with Haiti without resorting to military action. Haiti's leader refuses to step down despite losing an election. Blake needs to find a new job before being fired.
Episode 9
Winter Garden
Sun, Dec 9, 201843 mins
Elizabeth and Jay must work to keep Spain from defeating a historical agreement between Serbia and Kosovo. Henry has to deal with a bizarre encounter with Secretary of Defense, Gordon Becker.
Episode 10
Family Separation: Part 1
Sun, Dec 23, 201843 mins
Elizabeth goes head to head with a U.S. governor over the state's new policy of separating unauthorized immigrants from their children.
Episode 11
Family Separation: Part 2
Sun, Jan 6, 201943 mins
Elizabeth goes head to head with a U.S. governor over the state's new policy of separating unauthorized immigrants from their children.
Episode 12
Strategic Ambiguity
Sun, Jan 13, 201943 mins
Elizabeth must salvage a deal with a military contractor by supplying fighter jets to Taiwan, but she risks triggering a war with China in the process. Also, Daisy gets frustrated with Matt for failing to help take care of her dog like he promised.
Episode 13
Proxy War
Sun, Jan 27, 201943 mins
When innocent Syrian children are killed by an American-made cluster bomb, Elizabeth races to figure out what went wrong before Russia can use it as an excuse to escalate its military presence in the region. Also, Russell faces a PR nightmare after he gets into a heated argument with a homeless protester.
Episode 14
Something Better
Sun, Feb 17, 201943 mins
When a group of American missionaries become hostages during a violent uprising abroad, Dalton must confront demons from his past in order to help Elizabeth secure their safe return home. Also, Stevie takes over Russell's social media presence, and Henry helps his niece, Sarah, mentally prepare for her military deployment.
Episode 15
Between the Seats
Sun, Mar 3, 201943 mins
Elizabeth tries to finalize a deal to bring the US troops home from the Middle East. A woman's life is threatened by rumors she is involved with one of Elizabeth's staffers. Henry provides relationship advice to Will.
Episode 16
The New Normal
Sun, Mar 17, 201943 mins
When a super typhoon threatens a small Pacific island, and Elizabeth and her team must find a way to relocate the entire population before landfall.
Episode 17
The Common Defense
Sun, Mar 24, 201943 mins
While Elizabeth is away, her staff tries to secure an international agreement to protect citizens who have been displaced due to global warming. Daisy and her daughter are caught up in a measles outbreak.
Episode 18
Ready
Sun, Mar 31, 201943 mins
A NATO ally carries out a state-sponsored assassination attempt against one of its own citizens, who is also a U.S. resident and old friend of Elizabeth's; Alison starts dating the son of one of Elizabeth's political rivals.
Episode 19
The Great Experiment
Sun, Apr 14, 201943 mins
As Elizabeth prepares to declare her candidacy for president, she must deal with fallout from a news article alleging she had an affair with President Dalton during her CIA days; Mike B. and Jay adjust in their roles as campaign staffers.
Episode 20
Better Angels
Sun, Apr 21, 201942 mins
Elizabeth is ready to leave the state department and announce her run for president. Terrorists attack the UN delegation in Geneva.
