Madam Secretary

10 Best Episodes of Madam Secretary - Season 2

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.

Written by Sophie and last updated on jan 20, 2023.

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Madam Secretary - S2E11

#15 - Unity Node (Season 2 - Episode 11)

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.

The episode was rated 7.66 from 735 votes.

Madam Secretary - S2E5

#14 - The Long Shot (Season 2 - Episode 5)

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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 (Kobi Libii) works to identify the hacker who interfered with the communication system on Air Force One, and Jay devises a plan to fight Russian propaganda.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 679 votes.

Madam Secretary - S2E2

#13 - The Doability Doctrine (Season 2 - Episode 2)

After Elizabeth receives advice from former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, she chooses to ignore President Dalton’s recommendation on how to negotiate the safe return of a State Department employee who was kidnapped in Afghanistan. Also, Henry must find a way to persuade his student, Dmitri (Chris Petrovski), to spy for the U.S. government.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 726 votes.

Madam Secretary - S2E12

#12 - The Middle Way (Season 2 - Episode 12)

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Elizabeth goes to Myanmar to sign a Pacific Rim trade agreement which will modernize their power grid and benefit several of its trading partners, but she is met with resistance by the country’s American ambassador who has immersed himself into the local culture. Also, Nadine attempts to mend her relationship with her estranged son.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 729 votes.

Madam Secretary - S2E7

#11 - You Say You Want a Revolution (Season 2 - Episode 7)

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. Henry and Alison bond while touring Havana together.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 699 votes.

Madam Secretary - S2E19

#10 - Desperate Remedies (Season 2 - Episode 19)

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After learning that a member of the inner circle of the terrorist organization “Boko Haram” has fallen ill with a deadly virus, Elizabeth formulates a plan to leverage his weakness and release a group of schoolgirls they are holding captive. Also, Henry gets new information on the terrorist Jibral Disah that leads his team closer to pinpointing his location.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 919 votes.

Madam Secretary - S2E21

#9 - Connection Lost (1) (Season 2 - Episode 21)

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.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 931 votes.

Madam Secretary - S2E14

#8 - Left of the Boom (Season 2 - Episode 14)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 791 votes.

Madam Secretary - S2E10

#7 - The Greater Good (Season 2 - Episode 10)

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.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 752 votes.

Madam Secretary - S2E1

#6 - The Show Must Go On (Season 2 - Episode 1)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.87 from 764 votes.

Madam Secretary - S2E9

#5 - Russian Roulette (Season 2 - Episode 9)

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.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 740 votes.

Madam Secretary - S2E8

#4 - Lights Out (Season 2 - Episode 8)

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As tensions rise with Russia, Elizabeth, Russell and Mike B. hatch a plan to oust Craig Sterling from his role as National Security Advisor without tarnishing President Dalton with a scandal. Also, Ephraim Ware, the Director of National Intelligence, identifies who hacked Air Force One

The episode was rated 7.89 from 713 votes.

Madam Secretary - S2E15

#3 - Right of the Boom (Season 2 - Episode 15)

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.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 770 votes.

Madam Secretary - S2E22

#2 - Render Safe (2) (Season 2 - Episode 22)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.94 from 961 votes.

Madam Secretary - S2E23

#1 - Vartius (Season 2 - Episode 23)

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.

The episode was rated 8.10 from 994 votes.

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