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Newly-appointed Secretary Of State Elizabeth McCord is immediately faced with a maelstrom of complex political challenges, and an international hostage situation is her top priority. Meanwhile at home, Elizabeth questions whether she did the right thing by taking this job, as her children are finding it difficult to adjust to their new schools.
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When there's a crisis in Yemen, Elizabeth is worried about the ambassador who is a friend. When she can't sent in more troops and can't get the ambassador out, she needs to find other options. And she decides to bring in private contractors. And when there's an incident and it's rumored that the private contractors were the ones who started it, she is in hot water until it can be verified. And when her daughter who asked to be kept out of the limelight when she accepted the job, appears in the news, it's another matter she needs to deal with. And when she comes home, things between are not good.
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Elizabeth is confronted by a hostile reporter who threatens to publish confidential documents that were leaked from inside the State Department. Meanwhile, Henry is dragged into an international negotiation when his wife uses his job as leverage to broker a deal with Pakistan.
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While Elizabeth works to successfully broker a peace treaty between China and Japan, a Chinese student seeking political asylum threatens the deal...
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Elizabeth faces unexpected consequences when she makes a plea to the President to help with a dire situation in Western Africa. |
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Elizabeth brings her youngest daughter Alison with her on a state department trip to India; when an earthquake causes an explosion at an American-owned factory, the chaos separates Elizabeth from Alison.
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When the President approves Henry's reactivation into the NSA, he lies to Elizabeth about his continued involvement in the spy game...
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Elizabeth, Henry and Isabelle work together to find former Secretary of State Vincent Marsh's secret bank account, but soon uncover that one of Elizabeth's staff members already has access to it. |
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When the police respond to an alarm at the house of a Bahrain diplomat, they find that they're holding a woman captive. The police arrest him but he asserts his diplomatic immunity. Elizabeth wanting to see the man punished decides not to honor his immunity. She is warned that this could affect their base in Bahrain. Eventually the Bahrain stands by the diplomat, a member of the Royal family goes to meet with her and it turns out she knows him and asks for his help. But in the end he gets the man sent back to Bahrain. But when he decides to prosecute the man he is shot and Elizabeth must decide if she should go to his funeral. Henry's dad comes for a visit and it turns out they don't have a good relationship. But Elizabeth asks him to try for the sake of the children. Nadine loses something and accuses the staff of taking it and demands it be returned or else.
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Elizabeth appears before a committee to talk about one of her programs that involves micro loans. The Chairman, who appears to have it on for Liz and/or the program, reveals that one of the people involved with the program is embezzling. Now Liz wants to know how her staff overlooked this. She brings in a guy to help her and he advises her to fire her entire staff but she decides to wait. She continues to learn more about her predecessor's death. Stephanie gets a job at a place that could be closed if the program is terminated.
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Elizabeth heads to Turkey to mend political relations after the Turkish government releases a video that could be damaging to the CIA. Also, Jason is threatened with expulsion after punching a bully at school. |
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Elizabeth secretly travels to Iran in an attempt to prevent a coup that could impact President Dalton's administration. Also, she brings her staff up to speed on the investigation into Marsh's death. Anna Deveare Smith guest stars. |
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As Elizabeth attempts to hold herself together, she tries to prevent an ecological disaster and prepares for an appearance on "Face the Nation"; Henry and Elizabeth disagree on the level of protection Jason should have at school.
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While Elizabeth looks for a diplomatic way to handle a cult in Bolivia, the organization takes a congressman hostage; Stevie introduces her boyfriend to Elizabeth and Henry. |
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Elizabeth and President Dalton work together to solve the Greek debt crisis, but not everyone at home is happy with the agreement...
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When contact with Air Force One has been lost, the Vice-President was stricken and in the hospital, the Secretary of Defense has resigned, and the President Pro Tempor has had a series of strokes, Madam Secretary became Madam President. Her daughter was found in a hotel room with the President's son and her husband is being forced to turn one of his Russian students into an American spy. The secretary was supposed to sing a novelty song at the Eastern Trade Conference. Fortunately, she didn't.
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Elizabeth finds herself pushed out of the President's inner circle after she disagrees with his response to the growing tension with Russia...
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When an American aid worker is killed in Syria by the first known ISIS leader, Elizabeth recalls all aid workers stationed there including her brother, Will, and makes it her mission to get justice for the victim.
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Just before Elizabeth is about to go to Cuba to attend the reopening of the embassy, she tries to lift the trade embargo on Cuba, She scurries to drum support and just when she thinks it's all set, a Senator cries out he will not support it because Cuba is harboring a woman who almost 40 years ago killed her husband a policeman and after her trial, escaped to Cuba where she's been since. When Elizabeth goes to Cuba she tries to get the Cubans to turn her over but they refused. Elizabeth goes to see the woman who says she was unfairly persecuted because she's black and member of a radical group. Henry and Allison come along and they take the opportunity to work out some issues.
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Just as the President is about to declare war on Russia for the cyber attacks on Air Force One and on the Ukranian President's plane, Elizabeth is about to address the UN calling for support. But Henry tries to tell her that the information Dimitri got shows that Russia is not behind the cyber attacks. So she goes over all the evidence they have and learn that it may have been manufactured.
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When the US and Russia have a little confrontation, Russian President Ostrov wants to retaliate but doesn't have the means. Elizabeth wants to open talks with Ostrov to prevent any further confrontations. But the President refuses. But later Ostrov reveals the truth behind the hacking incident which is how the whole thing got started, the President agrees to talk with her. Elizabeth tries to know all she can about Ostrov before they go see her and they think they found about something damning. And Dimitri wants out and Henry is tasked with getting him.
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After the death of Maria Ostrov, Elizabeth works to maintain a fragile peace. Henry is in grief over the loss of his student Dmitri. Efforts are made to save American astronauts. |
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Elizabeth is going to Myanmar to finalize a treaty with them. But before leaving, the Ambassador, who's acclimated to their ways like becoming a Buddhist, calls Elizabeth express his reservations about the treaty. Elizabeth tells him that they've been over it and it's final. Nadine tells her, she's accompanying her because there is someone there she needs to see. Before leaving her neighbors air their grievances and she says that she'll only be gone for two days so they can discuss it when she comes back. But when she arrives there are protesters outside the embassy and they are being led by the Ambassador who is in full Buddhist garb. He is arrested and Elizabeth informs him he's been relieved of his duties and is being sent back to the US. But before leaving he meets with the President to plead with him not to agree to the treaty when the President says no, he pulls a gun holding him there. Elizabeth tries to talk to him but he's uncooperative. They send his Buddhist teacher to talk...
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Elizabeth deals with extremely sensitive issues in Saudi Arabia as she oversees a mission to find those responsible for a uranium heist Eastern Europe.
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Following a shocking event on U.S. soil, Elizabeth rushes to find answers to President Dalton's many questions about how it was able to occur. |
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While Elizabeth accompanies Alison on a college campus tour, she is ambushed by protesters about a Chilean mining operation involving the U.S. and Chilean government. Also Henry attempts to track down Jibral Disah's third wife, Hijriyyah.
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Efforts to negotiate the release of the Nigerian schoolgirls take a serious turn when the Marburg Virus infects the emissary sent to secure their return. Aid organizations struggle to contain the outbreak in volatile Cameroon amid threats of terrorism. Elizabeth agonizes over offering an experimental but effective treatment to the infected leader of the terrorists in exchange for the release of the girls & safety for the aid organizations treating the people.
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Henry, Jose & Jane are sent to Pakistan on a dangerous mission, when POTUS receives word that Disah is in Islamabad and may be receiving direct assistance from the Pakistani government
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The United States debates enacting a "render safe" mission to secure nuclear weapons that belong to the Pakistani government before it collapses, while the Murphy Station pursues the terrorist Jibral Disa. |
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Elizabeth and Henry go to the FBI to talk about the person who's stalking their children. For the moment, the FBI tells them, they need to check their children's phones and devices. Jason is obstinate about giving his phone but when he does, they find it hard to break his code. Elizabeth helped arrange for an Algerian dictator to step down and be taken to a county where he can live the remainder of his life. But when the ambassador who brokered the deal dies, Elizabeth goes. But when she arrives the President refuses to honor the deal and executes the man who was suppose to succeed him. With their neighbors planning to attack, Elizabeth tries to find a way to get him out. Henry's worried about religious relics being destroyed by a terrorist group so Elizabeth tells Jay to talk to him and he also talks to Campos, who says the same thing.
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There's an upcoming election in Angola wherein a female candidate is favored to win over the corrupt incumbent. But when there's bombing at the candidate's rally, the Angolan President decides to cancel all public campaigns and denies all media access making the candidate's campaign difficult. And one of Elizabeth's staff who's I charge of Angola tells Elizabeth, her staff is so displeased that they have drafted a dissent memo. And when it reaches the press Elizabeth tries to find a way to resolve it because it could jeopardize the President's reelection bid. Henry tries to find the looted art. Stevie and her boyfriend come back and are considering moving back.
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Someone with ties to the Saudi government funding a terrorist bombing at an Illinois coffee shop; Mahoney declines to issue a statement when information comes out that he and the bomber are linked to the same mosque. |
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President Dalton eagerly awaits voting results on Election Day, Elizabeth uncovers information that could put America's peace deal with Iran in jeopardy; Jason challenges his parents by supporting another candidate for president. |
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When Elizabeth and her staff fly to Africa to offer development aid to the continent, they are caught by surprise when the Chinese arrive there first...
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Mrs. McCord and Jay's peace treaty plans for Iran and Israel are jeopardized when an influential rabbi is killed; Elizabeth's name is floated for a Nobel Peace Prize; Daisy makes a connection with a new work colleague.
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Elizabeth visits the newly elected President Andrada to advise against withdrawing from the Singapore Interchange agreement. Progress is made on the BoJ compound while Jay looks into Kevin Park's research.
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When a computer sting uncovers the possible mole in the CIA arms smuggling ring, Elizabeth's questioning of the suspect makes her think that a larger...
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Elizabeth enlists the help of a Hollywood starlet to free victims of human traffickers in Kyrgyzstan. Henry's finds the bomb he's been looking for when his undercover agent brings it to a local mall but uncovers an even deadlier plot. |
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When warring factions threatened global relief efforts in Somalia, Elizabeth considers asking a notorious Russian arms dealer for help. Henry is taken off the VFF doomsday cult case. |
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Jay is kidnapped in France while hunting for a suspect in a CIA arms smuggling case. Henry suspects the VFF is planning an attack in Israel. Jason dupes his parents into buying him an expensive calculator which he uses to impress a girl. |
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During the G20 conference, Elizabeth worries about Henry who was sent to Israel to intercept the VFF's bio-weapon. Blake reveals a secret to former colleagues. Elizabeth goes behind Stevie's back to get her off the Harvard Law waiting list.
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Elizabeth heads to Brussels to seek NATO aide in stopping Russia when they threaten to invade Bulgaria. France's refusal may bring an end to the alliance. Henry's assignment on Russia causes him to turn to his former protege, Dmitri Petrov.
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Forthcoming conflicts over resource claims in the arctic. Now that climate change has enabled free passage of ships through the arctic their will be conflicting ownership claims involving Russia, USA, Canada and probably China.
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Libya is sliding into chaos and as Elizabeth tries to renegotiate a peace deal, a traffic incident involving a local girl threatens to derail the talks. |
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After the ambassador to Kyrgystan is declared persona non grata, Elizabeth must find away to hold the human trafficking conference in Kyrgystan. |
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When the President and Elizabeth refuse to negotiate with a terrorist to return a CIA asset, the rest of their team must find an acceptable way. |
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When a Russian dissident flees to the U.S. after contracting smallpox, Secretary of State Elizabeth McCord and retired U.N. Ambassador Kat Sandoval (Sara Ramirez) must work with Russian Foreign Minister Konstantin Avdonin (Yasen Peyankov) to contain the outbreak.
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Secretary McCord hosts a holiday party as part of a push to persuade Senators to sign a landmine treaty. Henry looks to incriminate the Senate majority leader with collusion with the Russians.
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Secretary McCord realizes that a diplomatic solution may serve the Afghan government better than war with the Taliban. Henry and Dmitri try to convince a Russian spy to help the US. Daisy returns from maternity leave and decides to tell Joe's mother about the baby.
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When Vice President Hurst feels threatened that Secretary of State McCord is vying to be the next president, she attempts to set Elizabeth up for failure by promising that Americans will continue to be able to adopt Russian orphans, despite the potential ban by Russia's president. Also, Elizabeth and Henry find out Stevie is dating Dmitri after he is followed by a Russian assassin.
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After a sonic attack in Bulgaria, President Dalton threatens Russia over their alleged involvement causing his mental status to be questioned.
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Elizabeth seeks creative solutions when the president of Sri Lanka's psychic convinces him to not move forward with a trade agreement with the U.S.
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Jay and Kat devise a way to help persecuted foreign citizens escape their country while their U.S. homeland security applications are processed. However, when the country closes its borders, Jay and Kat are forced to change that plan quickly, as it could now threaten their relationship with neighboring allies.
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Elizabeth and the team are caught in an uncertain situation when they are about to award a foreign leader with the Medal of Freedom but learn he may have known that a minority group in his country is being persecuted. Also, President Dalton doubts his ability to return to office after being cleared by his doctor, and a past family grievance is brought to light when Henry's sister pays a visit.
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As the 20th anniversary of the embassy bombing in Mali approaches, emotions run high among the State Department staff, who had personal connections to lives lost that day, including Elizabeth, who must decide if the United States should lift sanctions against the country deemed responsible. Also, Henry tries to help Jason break up with Piper.
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Phase 2 of Elizabeth's deal with Iran is put in jeopardy when a Senator claims that money from Phase 1 was used in a bombing that killed a US citizen. Henry mulls over whether to accept the chair of the new military ethics department.
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Negotiations for an agreement to combat gang violence in South America become complicated when the US's partner is complicit in a kidnapping. Elizabeth worries she is no longer fun.
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Elizabeth is attending a summit in Montreal to resolve territorial claims of the North Pole when an activist group detonates a bomb and she can't locate Jason and Piper. Also, things take a turn for the worse when Elizabeth learns that Russia was involved in the bombing, and Henry helps one of his students work through a difficult decision.
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Elizabeth must be careful of what she says and does while dealing with a refugee situation and being shadowed by a reporter.
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When terrorists threaten to cause a flood in the Middle East that could kill millions of people, Elizabeth's hopes of getting a neighboring country to close the dam fade after the government suddenly goes dark during a coup. Also, Stevie is tasked with finding Russell an activity that will help manage his stress.
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Elizabeth and the cabinet must brace for fallout after President Dalton announces a retaliatory nuclear strike on a nation that has launched missiles at the US.
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Elizabeth attempts to hunt down those who attacked the White House. When she finds they had ties to foreign entities, she must be careful not to incite a war. Henry meets one of the attackers.
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After a factory fire, Elizabeth flies to Milan to face off against the Chinese Foreign Minister over a treaty to end sweatshops. Daisy struggles against he feelings of pessimism for her baby's future.
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When the remains of U.S. soldiers who served in World War II are uncovered in Southeast Asia, Elizabeth's hopes of bringing them home quickly fade when a stubborn leader stands in her way. Also, Henry and Stevie find themselves publicly targeted by a restaurant owner who is angry about Elizabeth's policies, and Alison volunteers for a local congressional campaign.
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While in Thailand, Henry finds himself at the center of an international incident when an ex-girlfriend is imprisoned for criticizing the monarchy. Elizabeth helps Jason prep for college.
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When the eruption of an Icelandic volcano strands Elizabeth at an airport in Ireland with the Turkish foreign minister, she tries to broker a deal with him to save the lives of thousands of Syrian refugees. Also, Henry gives advice to Alison about an awkward topic.
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When the surrogate carrying the grandchild of the Vice President is arrested for human trafficking, Elizabeth must get involved. Henry thinks Stevie is being followed. Blake deals with demanding Japanese gardeners.
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Elizabeth attempts diplomacy with Haiti without resorting to military action. Haiti's leader refuses to step down despite losing an election. Blake needs to find a new job before being fired.
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Elizabeth and Jay must work to keep Spain from defeating a historical agreement between Serbia and Kosovo. Henry has to deal with a bizarre encounter with Secretary of Defense, Gordon Becker.
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Elizabeth goes head to head with a U.S. governor over the state's new policy of separating unauthorized immigrants from their children.
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Elizabeth goes head to head with a U.S. governor over the state's new policy of separating unauthorized immigrants from their children.
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Elizabeth must salvage a deal with a military contractor by supplying fighter jets to Taiwan, but she risks triggering a war with China in the process. Also, Daisy gets frustrated with Matt for failing to help take care of her dog like he promised.
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An American-Made cluster bomb leaves innocent Syrian children dead, leaving Elizabeth to figure out what went wrong. Russell argues with a homeless protester leaving him with a PR disaster to deal with.
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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 Russel's social media presence, and Henry helps his niece, Sarah mentally prepare for her military deployment.
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Elizabeth tries to finalize a deal to bring the US troops home from the Middle East. A woman's life is threatened by rumors she is involved with one of Elizabeth's staffers. Henry provides relationship advice to Will.
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When a super typhoon threatens a small Pacific island, and Elizabeth and her team must find a way to relocate the entire population before landfall.
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While Elizabeth is away, her staff tries to secure an international agreement to protect citizens who have been displaced due to global warming. Daisy and her daughter are caught up in a measles outbreak.
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A NATO ally carries out a state-sponsored assassination attempt against one of its own citizens, who is also a U.S. resident and old friend of Elizabeth's; Alison starts dating the son of one of Elizabeth's political rivals.
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As Elizabeth prepares to declare her candidacy for president, she must deal with fallout from a news article alleging she had an affair with President Dalton during her CIA days; Mike B. and Jay adjust in their roles as campaign staffers.
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Elizabeth is ready to leave the state department and announce her run for president. Terrorists attack the UN delegation in Geneva.
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Elizabeth must fend off a baseless investigation into her past that threatens to derail the first major legislation of her presidency; Henry squirms after his appearance on a late night show results in heightened scrutiny of his marriage.
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Elizabeth faces mounting protests over rising fuel costs as she prepares to throw out the first pitch at a New York Mets game; Mike B. is questioned about whether the McCord campaign conspired with Iran to steal the election.
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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; Blake is questioned by Sen. Hanson about potential campaign finance violations.
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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 VP Carlos Morejon; Sen. Hanson questions Daisy about her past.
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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 (Keith Carradine) at the White House after his interview with Bob Schieffer.
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A faked video make it appear that Elizabeth and Henry are mocking a foreign dignitary, they struggle to convince him not to pull out of the trade agreement. Stevie must say goodbye to an important person.
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When the mastermind behind a foreign country's hack of a senator's personal information is located, Elizabeth must decide whether to extract him; Jason faces backlash after he confronts his school newspaper over its coverage of Elizabeth.
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When an American tech CEO goes missing in a foreign country, Elizabeth must navigate complicated diplomatic terrain to get him back; things get personal when Stevie and Henry testify at impeachment proceedings.
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Elizabeth faces a crisis when a military conflict in international waters spirals to the brink of nuclear confrontation; with the imminent threat of impeachment looming, Elizabeth and Henry make a list of things to do while she's still in office.
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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, while Flo Avery (Cicely Tyson), who was born the day women were granted the right to vote, looks on. Opposing the initiative is Senator Amy Ross (Tyne Daley) from Ohio. Also, the McCords overcome last-minute obstacles to pull off a spectacular family celebration with a reunion of familiar faces, that includes a performance by Peter Frampton.
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