The fifth season of '' Madam Secretary'' an American

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television series, originally aired in the United States on

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from October 7, 2018, through April 21, 2019. This season was produced by

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, with Barbara Hall and

Lori McCreary Lori McCreary is an American film producer. She is CEO of the production company Revelations Entertainment, which she co-founded with actor Morgan Freeman. Early life McCreary grew up in Antioch, California. She graduated from Antioch High S ...

serving as

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and executive producer, respectively. ''Madam Secretary'' was renewed for a fifth season on April 18, 2018. In May 2019, ''Madam Secretary'' was renewed for a sixth and final season.

Cast and characters

Main

Téa Leoni Téa Leoni (; born Elizabeth Téa Pantaleoni; February 25, 1966) is an American actress. In her early career, she starred in the television sitcoms '' Flying Blind'' (1992–93) and ''The Naked Truth'' (1995–98). Her breakthrough role was in t ...

as Elizabeth McCord, the

United States Secretary of State The United States secretary of state is a member of the executive branch of the federal government of the United States and the head of the U.S. Department of State. The office holder is one of the highest ranking members of the president's Ca ...

Tim Daly James Timothy Daly (born March 1, 1956) is an American actor. He is known for his role as Joe Hackett on the NBC sitcom ''Wings'' and his voice role as Clark Kent/Superman in '' Superman: The Animated Series'', as well as his recurring role as ...

as Henry McCord, Elizabeth's husband and a

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operative *

Erich Bergen Erich Bergen (born December 31, 1985) is an American actor, singer and presenter, best known for his roles as Bob Gaudio in the biographical musical drama film ''Jersey Boys'' and as Blake Moran in the CBS television series '' Madam Secretary''. ...

as Blake Moran, Elizabeth's

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and later deputy policy advisor. *

Željko Ivanek Željko Ivanek (né Šimić-Ivanek; ; ; born August 15, 1957) is an American actor, known for his role as Ray Fiske on ''Damages'', for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award. Ivanek is also known for his role of Ed Danvers on '' Homicide: Life on t ...

as Russell Jackson, White House Chief of Staff *

Wallis Currie-Wood Wallis Currie-Wood (born December 12, 1991) is an American actress. She played Stephanie "Stevie" McCord in the CBS drama '' Madam Secretary''. Early years Wallis Currie-Wood was born December 12, 1991 in Austin, Texas. Career Before attendi ...

as Stephanie "Stevie" McCord, Elizabeth and Henry's older daughter; later, Dmitri's girlfriend *

Patina Miller Patina Renea Miller is an American actress and singer. Miller's breakout role was as originating the role of disco diva wannabe Deloris Van Cartier in the 2009 West End and 2011 Broadway productions of ''Sister Act'' for which she earned a Lauren ...

as Daisy Grant, Elizabeth's press coordinator *

Evan Roe Evan Christopher Roe (born February 9, 2000) is an American actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Jason McCord on the CBS political drama series '' Madam Secretary.'' Career Roe began his career as a child actor, appearing in a 2012 e ...

as Jason McCord, Elizabeth and Henry's son *

Geoffrey Arend Geoffrey Rashid Arend (born February 28, 1978) is an American film, television, voice and theater actor. He is best known for his role as List of Body of Proof characters#Ethan Gross, Ethan Gross on the American Broadcasting Company, ABC drama ser ...

as Matt Mahoney, Elizabeth's

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*Katherine Herzer as Alison McCord, Elizabeth and Henry's younger daughter *

Keith Carradine Keith Ian Carradine ( ; born August 8, 1949) is an American actor who has had success on stage, film, and television. He is known for his roles as Tom Frank in Robert Altman's film ''Nashville'', Wild Bill Hickok in the HBO series '' Deadwood ...

as Conrad Dalton,

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Sebastian Arcelus Sebastian Arcelus (born November 5, 1976) is an American actor, best known for his roles as Lucas Goodwin in the Netflix TV series ''House of Cards'' (2013–2016) and Jay Whitman in the CBS TV series '' Madam Secretary'' (2014–2019). Arcelus ...

as Jay Whitman, Elizabeth's

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(Previously

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) *

Sara Ramirez Sara Elena Ramírez (; born August 31, 1975) is a Mexican-American actor and singer. Born in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, Ramírez moved to the United States at eight years old, eventually graduating with a fine arts degree from the Juilliard School. R ...

as Kat Sandoval, Elizabeth's new policy advisor *

Chris Petrovski Chris Petrovski is an American actor born in Bitola, Macedonia, known for his role as Dmitri Petrov on the television series '' Madam Secretary''. Life and career Petrovski's parents brought him to New Zealand while he was still a baby. While sti ...

as Dmitri Petrov, a former Russian spy who joins the Central Intelligence Agency to work for Henry

Guests

Madeleine Albright Madeleine Jana Korbel Albright (born Marie Jana Korbelová; May 15, 1937 – March 23, 2022) was an American diplomat and political scientist who served as the 64th United States secretary of state from 1997 to 2001. A member of the Democratic ...

as herself, a former U.S. Secretary of State *

Hillary Clinton Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton ( Rodham; born October 26, 1947) is an American politician, diplomat, and former lawyer who served as the 67th United States Secretary of State for President Barack Obama from 2009 to 2013, as a United States sen ...

as herself, a former U.S. Secretary of State *

Colin Powell Colin Luther Powell ( ; April 5, 1937 – October 18, 2021) was an American politician, statesman, diplomat, and United States Army officer who served as the 65th United States Secretary of State from 2001 to 2005. He was the first African ...

as himself, a former U.S. Secretary of State * Ali Olomi as Baddar Nabi

Episodes

Production

''Madam Secretary'' was renewed for a fifth season on April 18, 2018. On May 9, 2019, it was renewed for a sixth season. On May 15, it was revealed the sixth season, to consist of 10 episodes, would be the series' last.

Broadcast

Season five of ''Madam Secretary'' premiered on October 7, 2018.

Ratings

References

External links

* *{{IMDb episodes, 3501074, Madam Secretary

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