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The Best Episodes of Madam Secretary Season 6

Every episode of Madam Secretary Season 6 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Madam Secretary Season 6!

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Madam Secretary Season 6 Episode 9 - Carpe Diem
    9.0/10(393 votes)

    S6:E9

    Elizabeth faces a national security crisis when a military conflict in international waters spirals to the brink of nuclear confrontation. Also, with the imminent threat of impeachment looming over the McCord administration, Elizabeth and Henry make a wish-list of things to do while she’s still in office.

    Director:Félix Alcalá
    Writer:David Grae

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  2. Madam Secretary Season 6 Episode 10 - Leaving the Station
    8.6/10(480 votes)

    S6:E10

    President Elizabeth McCord kicks off a new landmark political initiative with help from members of the World Cup Champion U.S. Women’s Soccer team. Also, the McCords overcome last-minute obstacles to pull off a spectacular family celebration.

    Director:Eric Stoltz
    Writer:Barbara Hall

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  3. Madam Secretary Season 6 Episode 4 - Valor
    7.9/10(261 votes)

    S6:E4

    Henry teams up with a Marine veteran to fight for legislation that helps Veterans Affairs provide better mental health care, but he encounters surprising resistance from Vice President Carlos Morejon. Also, Senator Hanson questions Daisy about an arrest in her past.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
    Writer:Lyla Oliver

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  4. Madam Secretary Season 6 Episode 5 - Daisy
    7.9/10(259 votes)

    S6:E5

    When evidence implicates Daisy in the leak of hacked information during the presidential campaign and threatens to topple Elizabeth’s presidency, Elizabeth must decide what to believe and how far she’s willing to go to uncover the truth. Also, Henry and Elizabeth host former President Dalton at the White House after his interview with Bob Schieffer.

    Director:James Whitmore Jr.
    Writer:Alexander Maggio

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  5. Madam Secretary Season 6 Episode 2 - The Strike Zone
    7.8/10(282 votes)

    S6:E2

    Elizabeth faces mounting protests over rising fuel costs as she prepares to throw out the first pitch at a New York Mets game. Also, Mike B. is questioned by the Senate Intelligence Committee as part of the investigation into whether the McCord campaign conspired with Iran to steal the election.

    Director:Félix Alcalá
    Writer:Joy Gregory

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  6. Madam Secretary Season 6 Episode 7 - Accountability
    7.8/10(243 votes)

    S6:E7

    When U.S. intelligence locates the mastermind behind a foreign country's hack, Elizabeth must decide whether to risk war by extracting him from the country while she also prepares for the White House correspondents' dinner. Also, Jason faces backlash after he confronts his school newspaper over its coverage of Elizabeth.

    Director:Darnell Martin
    Writer:Leland Jay Anderson

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  7. Madam Secretary Season 6 Episode 1 - Hail to the Chief
    7.7/10(330 votes)

    S6:E1

    Elizabeth must fend off a baseless investigation into her past that threatens to derail the first major legislation of her presidency. Also, First Gentleman Henry squirms after his appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert results in heightened scrutiny of the romance in the First Couple’s marriage.

    Director:Eric Stoltz
    Writers:David Grae, Barbara Hall

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  8. Madam Secretary Season 6 Episode 3 - Killer Robots
    7.7/10(261 votes)

    S6:E3

    Elizabeth must decide whether to use autonomous unmanned weapons or send U.S. soldiers to bring the mastermind of the UN gas attack to justice. Also, Blake is questioned by Senator Hanson about potential campaign finance violations related to his love life, and Henry and Elizabeth search for the perfect dog.

    Director:Rob J. Greenlea
    Writer:Keith Eisner

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  9. Madam Secretary Season 6 Episode 8 - Ships and Countries
    7.7/10(234 votes)

    S6:E8

    When an American tech CEO goes missing in a foreign country, Elizabeth navigates complicated diplomatic terrain to get him back without triggering a regional conflict. Also, things get personal when Stevie and Henry testify at House impeachment proceedings.

    Director:Sam Hoffman
    Writer:Joy Gregory

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  10. Madam Secretary Season 6 Episode 6 - Deepfake
    7.5/10(256 votes)

    S6:E6

    When a fabricated video makes it look like Elizabeth and Henry are making fun of a foreign dignitary, they struggle to convince him not to pull out of an important international agreement. Also, Stevie says goodbye to an important person in her life.

    Director:Leslie Libman
    Writer:Matt Chester

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Season 6 Ratings Summary

"Carpe Diem" is the best rated episode of "Madam Secretary" season 6. It scored 9/10 based on 393 votes. Directed by Félix Alcalá and written by David Grae, it aired on 12/1/2019. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Leaving the Station".