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Madam Secretary S5E14 — Something Better

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Madam Secretary•Season 5•Episode 14

Something Better

7.8/10 · 267 votesFeb 17, 201943 min

Ranked #6 of 20 in Season 5•+0.2 vs season avg

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

Directed byCharlotte Brändström

Written bySara Ray

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Cast12

Téa Leoni

Téa Leoni

Elizabeth McCord

Tim Daly

Tim Daly

Henry McCord

Željko Ivanek

Željko Ivanek

Russell Jackson

Patina Miller

Patina Miller

Daisy Grant

Erich Bergen

Erich Bergen

Blake Moran

Sebastian Arcelus

Sebastian Arcelus

Jay Whitman

Geoffrey Arend

Geoffrey Arend

Matt Mahoney

Sara Ramirez

Sara Ramirez

Kat Sandoval

Keith Carradine

Keith Carradine

Conrad Dalton

Wallis Currie-Wood

Wallis Currie-Wood

Stephanie 'Stevie' McCord

K

Kathrine Herzer

Alison McCord

Evan Roe

Evan Roe

Jason McCord

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Charlotte Brändström

Charlotte Brändström

Director

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Sara Ray

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Something Better" is episode 14 of Madam Secretary season 5. It scored 7.8/10 from 267 votes, ranking #6 of 20 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Charlotte Brändström and written by Sara Ray, it aired on February 17, 2019.

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