Madam Secretary season 2 explained
| Season Number: | 2 |
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| Num Episodes: | 23 |
| Network: | CBS |
| Episode List: | List of Madam Secretary episodes |
The second season of Madam Secretary an American political drama television series originally aired in the United States on CBS from October 4, 2015, through May 8, 2016. The season was produced by CBS Television Studios, with Barbara Hall as showrunner and executive producer. Debuting on September 21, 2014, the series was renewed for a second season on January 12, 2015. Madam Secretary was renewed for a third season on March 25, 2016.
The series follows Elizabeth McCord (Téa Leoni), a former CIA analyst and professor who becomes United States Secretary of State at the behest of President Conrad Dalton (Keith Carradine) after her predecessor is killed in a plane crash. Elizabeth works alongside a dedicated staff, including Nadine Tolliver (Bebe Neuwirth).
Cast and characters
Main
- Téa Leoni as Elizabeth McCord, the U.S. Secretary of State
- Tim Daly as Henry McCord, Elizabeth's husband and an N.S.A. operative
- Keith Carradine as Conrad Dalton, President of the United States
- Erich Bergen as Blake Moran, Elizabeth's personal assistant
- Patina Miller as Daisy Grant, Elizabeth's press coordinator
- Geoffrey Arend as Matt Mahoney, Elizabeth's speechwriter
- Kathrine Herzer as Alison McCord, Elizabeth and Henry's younger daughter
- Evan Roe as Jason McCord, Elizabeth and Henry's son
- Wallis Currie-Wood as Stephanie "Stevie" McCord, Elizabeth and Henry's older daughter
- Željko Ivanek as Russell Jackson, White House Chief of Staff
- Bebe Neuwirth as Nadine Tolliver, Elizabeth's Chief of Staff
Recurring
Guests
- Morgan Freeman as Frawley, the Chief Justice of the United States
- Julian Acosta as Craig Sterling[1]
- Madeleine Albright as herself, the first woman U.S. Secretary of State
- Kate Burton as Maureen McCord-Ryan,[2] Henry's sister
- Jane Pauley as herself
Episodes
Production
Development
Madam Secretary was renewed for a second season on January 12, 2015.[3] Madam Secretary was renewed for a third season on March 25, 2016.[4]
Casting
Madeleine Albright guest role as herself a former Secretary of State,[5] Jill Hennessy joined cast in a recurring role as Jane Fellows,[6] Chris Petrovski was cast in a recurring role for the second season as Dmitri Petrov.[7]
Broadcast
Season two of Madam Secretary premiered on October 4, 2015.[8]
Home media
The DVD release of season two is set to be released in Region 1 on September 13, 2016.
Notes and References
- Web site: Arturo Del Puerto Joins FX's Snowfall Pilot; Julian Acosta In Madam Secretary. Petski. Denise. Deadline Hollywood. August 14, 2015.
- Web site: Madam Secretary Casts Scandal Favorite as Henry's Sister. Stanhope. Kate. The Hollywood Reporter. December 9, 2015.
- Web site: CBS Renews Madam Secretary, Scorpion, NCIS: New Orleans. Ausiello. Michael. TVLine. January 12, 2015.
- Web site: CBS Renews 11 Shows, No Decision on Criminal Minds, Supergirl, CSI: Cyber. Michael. Ausiello. TVLine. March 25, 2016. May 15, 2019.
- Madeleine Albright on Madam Secretary: Former Secretary of State guest-starring on Tea Leoni CBS drama. Snierson. Dan. Entertainment Weekly. July 14, 2015.
- Web site: Jill Hennessy Joins CBS' Madam Secretary. Petski. Denise. Deadline Hollywood. July 20, 2015.
- Web site: Yolonda Ross Joins The Get Down; Chris Petrovski In Madam Secretary. Petski. Denise. Deadline Hollywood. August 4, 2015.
- Web site: CBS Fall Premiere Dates: Supergirl Gets Big October Launch. Ausiello. Michael. TVLine. June 9, 2015.
- Web site: Madam Secretary: Season 2. Amazon. July 11, 2017.
- Web site: Madam Secretary - Season 2 [DVD] [2015]]. Amazon.co.uk. July 11, 2017.
- Web site: Madam Secretary - Season 2. JB Hi-Fi. July 11, 2017.
