Madam Secretary recap: Hijriyyah

Hopefully they keep him around for awhile because I could listen to him talk all day long. The tense dinner includes some burnt risotto and Jason revealing to Jareth that Henry was in the hospital. Stevie finally tells him that they were in the explosion and thats why shes been blowing him off. Credit: Sarah Shatz/CBS After an awkward dinner, Stevie assumes Jareth will never speak to her again. But hes not a jerk, so he shows up with scones for the whole family in the morning....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 364 words · Jessica Boyd

Madam Secretary recap: Invasive Species

When Henry McCord speaks, you will cry. There have been some emotional episodes throughout the series, but this one might take the cake. It was written so well, it kind of felt like we were watching our own dysfunctional extended family. Credit: Sarah Shatz/CBS Before we go into the recap, lets talk about Henry McCords father. We met him in season 1, episode 13 when he comes to visit the family....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 292 words · Kelly Jones

Madam Secretary recap: Left of the Boom

At that point, you knew what was ultimately going to happen. The fact that they kept flashing to the security guards around the conference only made things more intense. Lets start from the beginning though, shall we? Credit: Sarah Shatz/CBS Theres so much happening this episode it was hard to keep track of all the sub-plots. The episode opens outside of Tiraspol, Moldova where two men in a truck are stopped and attacked....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Carolyn Ramirez

Madam Secretary recap: Lights Out

Elizabeth and Russell team up to take down Craig Sterling. This episode served as the calm before the storm. Yes, there was drama, but the real drama is bubbling up and going to explode next week. Credit: Sarah Shatz/CBS At the very end of this episode we got a glimpse of whats coming… and its intense. I think it would be a wonderful thing to bring that back in various episodes....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 370 words · Brendan Pittman

Madam Secretary recap: On the Clock

By the end of it, you almost forgot that Jane Pauley was even there. Over two seasons there have been countless issues revolving around aircrafts and their mishaps. Im just saying, if you want to stay alive, its probably best to avoid air travel. Credit: Sarah Shatz/CBS Lets begin with the Pakistan/India conflict before we get into everything else. Everyone is in a pretty great mood in the beginning of the episode....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Paul Cook

Madam Secretary recap: Render Safe

We also have to question whether or not Russia is telling the truth about Dmitri being alive. Either way, we only have to wait a week to find out whether or not Russias lying. After that, the show needs to move on from the constant conflict with Russia. Credit: Sarah Shatz/CBS We need a new country to focus on in season 3. Now back to the main events of the night....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 363 words · Diane Williams

Madam Secretary recap: Right of the Boom

The group was targeting a Saudi Arabian woman named Noura al-Kitabi. The episode ended with dudes in hazmat suits coming to take people away. Like, why couldnt it have been Stevie who was injured? Credit: Sarah Shatz/CBS Yes, he has radiation poisoning. No, its not deadly, and hes home before the episode ends. Yeah remember last week when I pointed out that Ellerman sucks. Well, Dalton fires him at the end of the episode because he literally cant do anything right....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 306 words · Derek Jacobs

Madam Secretary recap: Russian Roulette

Elizabeth McCord doubts Russia’s involvement in the Air Force One attack. He is literally the reason they did not launch a full-scale attack on Russia. Is the conflict with Russia over? Credit: Sarah Shatz/CBS I hope this episode changes that. Boy, did that turn out to be the wrong decision. He may as well have winked after he said it. Maria Ostrov was not going to look weak and promised that Russia will hit back....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 315 words · Mr. Sean Peterson Jr.

Madam Secretary recap: The Long Shot

The United States is 30 days away from World War III. Anton Gorev becoming President of Russia might mean the difference between peace and World War III. This one phrase offered hope to the United States until it didnt. Credit: Sarah Shatz/CBS I have to be honest before I dive into this recap. I was very wrong. To listen around for any information about Maria Ostrovs upcoming plans. Russia with Ukraine is an empire....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 209 words · Daryl Salazar

Madam Secretary recap: The Middle Way

Many of you seemed to agree with me, and it looks like we got our wish. He was the star of this episode. The man can sing. Credit: CBS Dont get me wrong those episodes are exciting but tonight was a welcome little hiatus from all that. The episode opens with Ambassador Arlen Maxwell voicing his concerns about the Pacific Rim Trade Agreement to Bess. This agreement goes back to the season premiere....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 346 words · Dustin Kelley

Madam Secretary recap: The Rusalka

Russia has found its new dictator. Remember last week when I said Craig Sterling is going to be a problem? Im not one to use Wikipedia, but after ourMadam Secretarywas labeled a Rusalka, I was interested. Credit: Sarah Shatz/CBS Clearly an important phrase for the episode, so a little history lesson seemed necessary. What does President Ostrovs death mean for America? This is the question the entire episodes revolves around, and there are two sides to this argument....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · Robert Stewart

Madam Secretary recap: Unity Mode

Let me start with a brief recap of how the show ended before the hiatus. In the process they gave up Dmitris name and signed a deal. Ding dong, the witch is dead. I understand the politics of why they need to stand by Ukraine, but its pretty infuriating. Bess stops Melniks plane in Switzerland and has an even less successful conversation with him about the attack. Now for the worst news of the episode: The DIA confirms that Dmitri is dead....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 329 words · Curtis Sanchez

Madam Secretary recap: Waiting For Taleju

Stevie broke the #1 rule of the digital age: No nude pics. At this point tons of people have sent risque photos to someone. Elizabeth is already in a bad mood because of Craig Sterling (shocking, right? Credit: Sarah Shatz/CBS The email, sent anonymously to various publications states, Available for sale. See teaser photo below. Harrison is strangely absent this episode despite the entire episode revolving around him and Stevie....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 187 words · Steven Rodriguez