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The fifth season of ''[[Madam Secretary (TV series)|Madam Secretary]]'' an American [[political drama]] television series, originally aired in the United States on [[CBS]] from October 7, 2018, through April 21, 2019. This season was produced by [[CBS Television Studios]], with [[Barbara Hall (TV producer)|Barbara Hall]] and [[Lori McCreary]] serving as [[showrunner]] 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.
The fifth season of ''[[Madam Secretary (TV series)|Madam Secretary]]'' an American [[political drama]] television series, originally aired in the United States on [[CBS]] from October 7, 2018, through April 21, 2019. This season was produced by [[CBS Television Studios]], with [[Barbara Hall (TV producer)|Barbara Hall]] and [[Lori McCreary]] serving as [[showrunner]] 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.
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===Main===
===Main===
*[[Téa Leoni]] as [[Elizabeth McCord (character)|Elizabeth McCord]], the [[United States Secretary of State]]
* [[Téa Leoni]] as [[Elizabeth McCord (character)|Elizabeth McCord]], the [[United States Secretary of State]]
*[[Tim Daly]] as Henry McCord, Elizabeth's husband and a [[Central Intelligence Agency]] operative
* [[Tim Daly]] as Henry McCord, Elizabeth's husband and a [[Central Intelligence Agency]] operative
*[[Keith Carradine]] as Conrad Dalton, [[President of the United States]]
*[[Erich Bergen]] as Blake Moran, Elizabeth's [[personal assistant]] and later deputy policy advisor.
*[[Erich Bergen]] as Blake Moran, Elizabeth's [[personal assistant]] and later deputy policy advisor.
*[[Željko Ivanek]] as Russell Jackson, [[White House Chief of Staff]]
*[[Wallis Currie-Wood]] as Stephanie "Stevie" McCord, Elizabeth and Henry's older daughter; later, Dmitri's girlfriend
*[[Patina Miller]] as Daisy Grant, Elizabeth's [[press secretary|press coordinator]]
*[[Patina Miller]] as Daisy Grant, Elizabeth's [[press secretary|press coordinator]]
*[[Evan Roe]] as Jason McCord, Elizabeth and Henry's son
*[[Geoffrey Arend]] as Matt Mahoney, Elizabeth's [[speechwriter]]
*[[Geoffrey Arend]] as Matt Mahoney, Elizabeth's [[speechwriter]]
*[[Sebastian Arcelus]] as Jay Whitman, Elizabeth's [[Public policy|policy advisor]] and later [[chief of staff]]
*[[Sara Ramirez]] as Kat Sandoval, Elizabeth's new policy advisor
*Katherine Herzer as Alison McCord, Elizabeth and Henry's younger daughter
*Katherine Herzer as Alison McCord, Elizabeth and Henry's younger daughter
*[[Evan Roe]] as Jason McCord, Elizabeth and Henry's son
* [[Keith Carradine]] as Conrad Dalton, [[President of the United States]]
*[[Sebastian Arcelus]] as Jay Whitman, Elizabeth's [[chief of staff]] (Previously [[Public policy|policy advisor]])
*[[Wallis Currie-Wood]] as Stephanie "Stevie" McCord, Elizabeth and Henry's older daughter; later, Dmitri's girlfriend
*[[Željko Ivanek]] as Russell Jackson, [[White House Chief of Staff]]
* [[Sara Ramirez]] as Kat Sandoval, Elizabeth's new policy advisor
*[[Chris Petrovski]] as Dmitri Petrov, a former Russian spy who joins the Central Intelligence Agency to work for Henry
* [[Chris Petrovski]] as Dmitri Petrov, a former Russian spy who joins the Central Intelligence Agency to work for Henry


===Guests===
===Guests===
*[[Madeleine Albright]] as herself, a former U.S. Secretary of State
* [[Madeleine Albright]] as herself, a former U.S. Secretary of State
*[[Hillary Clinton]] as herself, a former U.S. Secretary of State
* [[Hillary Clinton]] as herself, a former U.S. Secretary of State
*[[Colin Powell]] as himself, a former U.S. Secretary of State
* [[Colin Powell]] as himself, a former U.S. Secretary of State
* [[Ali Olomi]] as Baddar Nabi


==Episodes==
==Episodes==
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{{see also|List of Madam Secretary episodes}}
{{Episode list/sublist|Madam Secretary season 5

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|EpisodeNumber = 91
|EpisodeNumber = 91
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1
|EpisodeNumber2 = 1
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|WrittenBy = [[Barbara Hall (TV producer)|Barbara Hall]] & David Grae
|WrittenBy = [[Barbara Hall (TV producer)|Barbara Hall]] & David Grae
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|10|7}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|10|7}}
|Viewers = 6.13<ref name="5.01">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-oct-7-2018/|title=''Bob's Burgers'' and ''Sunday Night Football'' adjust up, ''Family Guy'' adjusts down: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|date=October 9, 2018|accessdate=October 9, 2018}}</ref>
|Viewers = 6.13<ref name="5.01">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-oct-7-2018/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181009172523/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-oct-7-2018/|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 9, 2018|title=''Bob's Burgers'' and ''Sunday Night Football'' adjust up, ''Family Guy'' adjusts down: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=[[TV by the Numbers]]|date=October 9, 2018|accessdate=October 9, 2018}}</ref>
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|ShortSummary = An unprecidented attack on the White House leaves the world shaken. Elizabeth relies on the advice of former secretaries of state on how to handle an extremely difficult and delicate situation.
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|EpisodeNumber = 92
|EpisodeNumber = 92
|EpisodeNumber2 = 2
|EpisodeNumber2 = 2
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|WrittenBy = Joy Gregory
|WrittenBy = Joy Gregory
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|10|14}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|10|14}}
|Viewers = 5.48<ref name="5.02">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-oct-14-2018/|title=''DWTS: Juniors'' and ''Family Guy'' adjust up, ''Alec Baldwin Show'' and ''God Friended Me'' adjust down: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 16, 2018|accessdate=October 16, 2018}}</ref>
|Viewers = 5.48<ref name="5.02">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-oct-14-2018/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181016203319/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-oct-14-2018/|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 16, 2018|title=''DWTS: Juniors'' and ''Family Guy'' adjust up, ''Alec Baldwin Show'' and ''God Friended Me'' adjust down: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 16, 2018|accessdate=October 16, 2018}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = <!-- summaries must be in OWN WORDS; do NOT illegally copy summaries from other sites -->
|ShortSummary = 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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|EpisodeNumber = 93
|EpisodeNumber = 93
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3
|EpisodeNumber2 = 3
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|WrittenBy = Matt Ward
|WrittenBy = Matt Ward
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|10|21}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|10|21}}
|Viewers = 5.80<ref name="5.03">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-oct-21-2018/|title=''The Simpsons'' and ''Bob's Burgers'' adjust up, ''Madam Secretary'' and ''Alec Baldwin Show'' adjust down: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 23, 2018|accessdate=October 23, 2018}}</ref>
|Viewers = 5.80<ref name="5.03">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-oct-21-2018/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181023185501/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-oct-21-2018/|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 23, 2018|title=''The Simpsons'' and ''Bob's Burgers'' adjust up, ''Madam Secretary'' and ''Alec Baldwin Show'' adjust down: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 23, 2018|accessdate=October 23, 2018}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = <!-- summaries must be in OWN WORDS; do NOT illegally copy summaries from other sites -->
|ShortSummary = 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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{{Episode list/sublist|Madam Secretary (season 5)
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|EpisodeNumber = 94
|EpisodeNumber = 94
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4
|EpisodeNumber2 = 4
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|WrittenBy = Keith Eisner
|WrittenBy = Keith Eisner
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|10|28}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|10|28}}
|Viewers = 5.56<ref name="5.04">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-oct-28-2018/|title=World Series, ''Sunday Night Football'', and ''Shark Tank'' adjust up, ''The OT'' adjusts down: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 30, 2018|accessdate=October 30, 2018}}</ref>
|Viewers = 5.56<ref name="5.04">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-oct-28-2018/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181031002832/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-oct-28-2018/|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 31, 2018|title=World Series, ''Sunday Night Football'', and ''Shark Tank'' adjust up, ''The OT'' adjusts down: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=October 30, 2018|accessdate=October 30, 2018}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = <!-- summaries must be in OWN WORDS; do NOT illegally copy summaries from other sites -->
|ShortSummary = 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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{{Episode list/sublist|Madam Secretary (season 5)
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|EpisodeNumber = 95
|EpisodeNumber = 95
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5
|EpisodeNumber2 = 5
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|WrittenBy = Lyla Oliver
|WrittenBy = Lyla Oliver
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|11|4}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|11|4}}
|Viewers = 5.23<ref name="5.05">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-nov-4-2018/|title=''Sunday Night Football'' adjusts up, ''Madam Secretary'', ''60 Minutes'', and more adjust down: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=November 6, 2018|accessdate=November 6, 2018}}</ref>
|Viewers = 5.23<ref name="5.05">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-nov-4-2018/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181106210747/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-nov-4-2018/|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 6, 2018|title=''Sunday Night Football'' adjusts up, ''Madam Secretary'', ''60 Minutes'', and more adjust down: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=November 6, 2018|accessdate=November 6, 2018}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = <!-- summaries must be in OWN WORDS; do NOT illegally copy summaries from other sites -->
|ShortSummary = 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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{{Episode list/sublist|Madam Secretary (season 5)
{{Episode list/sublist|Madam Secretary season 5
|EpisodeNumber = 96
|EpisodeNumber = 96
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6
|EpisodeNumber2 = 6
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|WrittenBy = Alexander Maggio
|WrittenBy = Alexander Maggio
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|11|11}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|11|11}}
|Viewers = 5.10<ref name="5.06">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-nov-11-2018/|title=''Sunday Night Football'' and ''Family Guy'' adjust up, ''The Simpsons'', ''God Friended Me'' adjust down: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=November 13, 2018|accessdate=November 13, 2018}}</ref>
|Viewers = 5.10<ref name="5.06">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-nov-11-2018/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181113224715/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-nov-11-2018/|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 13, 2018|title=''Sunday Night Football'' and ''Family Guy'' adjust up, ''The Simpsons'', ''God Friended Me'' adjust down: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=November 13, 2018|accessdate=November 13, 2018}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = <!-- summaries must be in OWN WORDS; do NOT illegally copy summaries from other sites -->
|ShortSummary = 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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{{Episode list/sublist|Madam Secretary (season 5)
{{Episode list/sublist|Madam Secretary season 5
|EpisodeNumber = 97
|EpisodeNumber = 97
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7
|EpisodeNumber2 = 7
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|WrittenBy = Kristi Korzec
|WrittenBy = Kristi Korzec
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|11|18}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|11|18}}
|Viewers = 5.52<ref name="5.07">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-nov-18-2018/|title=''Sunday Night Football'' adjusts up: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=November 20, 2018|accessdate=November 20, 2018}}</ref>
|Viewers = 5.52<ref name="5.07">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-nov-18-2018/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181120221303/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-nov-18-2018/|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 20, 2018|title=''Sunday Night Football'' adjusts up: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=November 20, 2018|accessdate=November 20, 2018}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = <!-- summaries must be in OWN WORDS; do NOT illegally copy summaries from other sites -->
|ShortSummary = 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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{{Episode list/sublist|Madam Secretary (season 5)
{{Episode list/sublist|Madam Secretary season 5
|EpisodeNumber = 98
|EpisodeNumber = 98
|EpisodeNumber2 = 8
|EpisodeNumber2 = 8
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|WrittenBy = Matt Chester
|WrittenBy = Matt Chester
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|11|25}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|11|25}}
|Viewers = 5.24<ref name="5.08">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-nov-25-2018/|title=''Sunday Night Football'' adjusts up, ''The Simpsons'' and ''60 Minutes'' adjust down: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=November 28, 2018|accessdate=November 28, 2018}}</ref>
|Viewers = 5.24<ref name="5.08">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-nov-25-2018/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181128210204/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-nov-25-2018/|url-status=dead|archive-date=November 28, 2018|title=''Sunday Night Football'' adjusts up, ''The Simpsons'' and ''60 Minutes'' adjust down: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=November 28, 2018|accessdate=November 28, 2018}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = <!-- summaries must be in OWN WORDS; do NOT illegally copy summaries from other sites -->
|ShortSummary = 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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{{Episode list/sublist|Madam Secretary (season 5)
{{Episode list/sublist|Madam Secretary season 5
|EpisodeNumber = 99
|EpisodeNumber = 99
|EpisodeNumber2 = 9
|EpisodeNumber2 = 9
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|WrittenBy = Joy Gregory
|WrittenBy = Joy Gregory
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|12|9}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|12|9}}
|Viewers = 5.35<ref name="5.09">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-dec-9-2018/|title=''The Flash'' and ''Sunday Night Football'' adjust up, ''Football Night in America'' adjusts down: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=December 11, 2018|accessdate=December 11, 2018}}</ref>
|Viewers = 5.35<ref name="5.09">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-dec-9-2018/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181211230850/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-dec-9-2018/|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 11, 2018|title=''The Flash'' and ''Sunday Night Football'' adjust up, ''Football Night in America'' adjusts down: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=December 11, 2018|accessdate=December 11, 2018}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = <!-- summaries must be in OWN WORDS; do NOT illegally copy summaries from other sites -->
|ShortSummary = 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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{{Episode list/sublist|Madam Secretary (season 5)
{{Episode list/sublist|Madam Secretary season 5
|EpisodeNumber = 100
|EpisodeNumber = 100
|EpisodeNumber2 = 10
|EpisodeNumber2 = 10
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|WrittenBy = Barbara Hall & David Grae
|WrittenBy = Barbara Hall & David Grae
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|12|23}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2018|12|23}}
|Viewers = 6.60<ref name="5.10">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-dec-23-2018/|title=''Sunday Night Football'' and ''60 Minutes'' adjust up, ''Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas'' adjusts down: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=December 27, 2018|accessdate=December 27, 2018}}</ref>
|Viewers = 6.60<ref name="5.10">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-dec-23-2018/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181228030228/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-dec-23-2018/|url-status=dead|archive-date=December 28, 2018|title=''Sunday Night Football'' and ''60 Minutes'' adjust up, ''Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas'' adjusts down: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=December 27, 2018|accessdate=December 27, 2018}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = 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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{{Episode list/sublist|Madam Secretary (season 5)
{{Episode list/sublist|Madam Secretary season 5
|EpisodeNumber = 101
|EpisodeNumber = 101
|EpisodeNumber2 = 11
|EpisodeNumber2 = 11
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|WrittenBy = Barbara Hall & David Grae
|WrittenBy = Barbara Hall & David Grae
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|1|6}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|1|6}}
|Viewers = 5.44<ref name="5.11">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-jan-6-2019/|title=Golden Globes adjust up: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=January 8, 2019|accessdate=January 8, 2019}}</ref>
|Viewers = 5.44<ref name="5.11">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-jan-6-2019/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190108201219/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-jan-6-2019/|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 8, 2019|title=Golden Globes adjust up: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=January 8, 2019|accessdate=January 8, 2019}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = 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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|EpisodeNumber = 102
|EpisodeNumber = 102
|EpisodeNumber2 = 12
|EpisodeNumber2 = 12
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|WrittenBy = Matt Ward
|WrittenBy = Matt Ward
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|1|13}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|1|13}}
|Viewers = 6.02<ref name="5.12">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-jan-13-2019/|title=''The Simpsons'', ''REL'', ''Bob's Burgers'', and ''Family Guy'' adjust down: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=January 15, 2019|accessdate=January 15, 2019}}</ref>
|Viewers = 6.02<ref name="5.12">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-jan-13-2019/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190115220623/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-jan-13-2019/|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 15, 2019|title=''The Simpsons'', ''REL'', ''Bob's Burgers'', and ''Family Guy'' adjust down: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=January 15, 2019|accessdate=January 15, 2019}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = <!-- summaries must be in OWN WORDS; do NOT illegally copy summaries from other sites -->
|ShortSummary = 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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|EpisodeNumber = 103
|EpisodeNumber = 103
|EpisodeNumber2 = 13
|EpisodeNumber2 = 13
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|WrittenBy = Keith Eisner
|WrittenBy = Keith Eisner
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|1|27}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|1|27}}
|Viewers = 5.38<ref name="5.13">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-jan-27-2019/|title=''Rent'' adjusts up, ''Shark Tank'' and ''Madam Secretary'' adjust down: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=January 29, 2019|accessdate=January 29, 2019}}</ref>
|Viewers = 5.38<ref name="5.13">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-jan-27-2019/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190129221323/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-jan-27-2019/|url-status=dead|archive-date=January 29, 2019|title=''Rent'' adjusts up, ''Shark Tank'' and ''Madam Secretary'' adjust down: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=January 29, 2019|accessdate=January 29, 2019}}</ref>
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|ShortSummary = 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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|WrittenBy = Sara Ray
|WrittenBy = Sara Ray
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|2|17}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|2|17}}
|Viewers = 4.99<ref name="5.14">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-feb-17-2019/|title=''God Friended Me'' adjusts down: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=February 20, 2019|accessdate=February 20, 2019}}</ref>
|Viewers = 4.99<ref name="5.14">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-feb-17-2019/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190220211931/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-feb-17-2019/|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 20, 2019|title=''God Friended Me'' adjusts down: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=February 20, 2019|accessdate=February 20, 2019}}</ref>
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|ShortSummary = 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.
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|WrittenBy = Lyla Oliver
|WrittenBy = Lyla Oliver
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|3|3}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|3|3}}
|Viewers = 5.19<ref name="5.15">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-march-3-2019/|title=''60 Minutes'', ''The Simpsons'' adjust down: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=March 5, 2019|accessdate=March 5, 2019}}</ref>
|Viewers = 5.19<ref name="5.15">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-march-3-2019/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190305212154/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-march-3-2019/|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 5, 2019|title=''60 Minutes'', ''The Simpsons'' adjust down: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=March 5, 2019|accessdate=March 5, 2019}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = <!-- summaries must be in OWN WORDS; do NOT illegally copy summaries from other sites -->
|ShortSummary = 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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|EpisodeNumber = 106
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|WrittenBy = Alexander Maggio
|WrittenBy = Alexander Maggio
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|3|17}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|3|17}}
|Viewers = 5.43<ref name="5.16">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-march-17-2019/|title=''Good Girls'', ''God Friended Me'', ''The Simpsons'', everything else unchanged: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=March 19, 2019|accessdate=March 19, 2019}}</ref>
|Viewers = 5.43<ref name="5.16">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-march-17-2019/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327101433/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-march-17-2019/|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 27, 2019|title=''Good Girls'', ''God Friended Me'', ''The Simpsons'', everything else unchanged: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=March 19, 2019|accessdate=March 19, 2019}}</ref>
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|ShortSummary = 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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|EpisodeNumber = 107
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|WrittenBy = Kristi Korzec
|WrittenBy = Kristi Korzec
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|3|24}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|3|24}}
|Viewers = 4.92<ref name="5.17">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-march-24-2019/|title=''Madam Secretary'', ''60 Minutes'' adjust down, ''Shark Tank'' adjusts up: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=March 26, 2019|accessdate=March 26, 2019}}</ref>
|Viewers = 4.92<ref name="5.17">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-march-24-2019/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190326144036/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-march-24-2019/|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 26, 2019|title=''Madam Secretary'', ''60 Minutes'' adjust down, ''Shark Tank'' adjusts up: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=March 26, 2019|accessdate=March 26, 2019}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = <!-- summaries must be in OWN WORDS; do NOT illegally copy summaries from other sites -->
|ShortSummary = 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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|EpisodeNumber = 108
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|WrittenBy = Matt Chester
|WrittenBy = Matt Chester
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|3|31}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|3|31}}
|Viewers = 4.99<ref name="5.18">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-march-31-2019/|title=''Good Girls'', ''NCIS: Los Angeles'', and others adjust up: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=April 2, 2019|accessdate=April 2, 2019}}</ref>
|Viewers = 4.99<ref name="5.18">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-march-31-2019/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402143559/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-march-31-2019/|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 2, 2019|title=''Good Girls'', ''NCIS: Los Angeles'', and others adjust up: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=April 2, 2019|accessdate=April 2, 2019}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = <!-- summaries must be in OWN WORDS; do NOT illegally copy summaries from other sites -->
|ShortSummary = 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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|EpisodeNumber = 109
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|WrittenBy = Joy Gregory
|WrittenBy = Joy Gregory
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|4|14}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|4|14}}
|Viewers = 4.98<ref name="5.19">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-april-14-2019/|title=''God Friended Me'', ''World of Dance'', all others unchanged: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=April 16, 2019|accessdate=April 16, 2019}}</ref>
|Viewers = 4.98<ref name="5.19">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-april-14-2019/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190416143634/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-april-14-2019/|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 16, 2019|title=''God Friended Me'', ''World of Dance'', all others unchanged: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=April 16, 2019|accessdate=April 16, 2019}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = <!-- summaries must be in OWN WORDS; do NOT illegally copy summaries from other sites -->
|ShortSummary = 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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|EpisodeNumber = 110
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|WrittenBy = Matt Ward
|WrittenBy = Matt Ward
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|4|21}}
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2019|4|21}}
|Viewers = 4.79<ref name="5.20">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-april-21-2019/|title=''American Idol'' adjusts up: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=April 23, 2019|accessdate=April 23, 2019}}</ref>
|Viewers = 4.79<ref name="5.20">{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-april-21-2019/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190423143056/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/daily-ratings/sunday-final-ratings-april-21-2019/|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 23, 2019|title=''American Idol'' adjusts up: Sunday final ratings|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=April 23, 2019|accessdate=April 23, 2019}}</ref>
|ShortSummary = 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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| totalv14 = 7.71<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/broadcast-live-7-ratings-feb-11-17-2019/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190301025654/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/broadcast-live-7-ratings-feb-11-17-2019/|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 1, 2019|title=''The Rookie'', 13 other shows double in broadcast Live +7 ratings for Feb. 11-17|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=February 28, 2019|accessdate=March 19, 2019}}</ref>


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| totalv15 = 7.99<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/broadcast-live-7-ratings-feb-25-march-3-2019/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190331025215/https://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/dvr-ratings/broadcast-live-7-ratings-feb-25-march-3-2019/|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 31, 2019|title=''The Good Doctor'' wins the week in 18-49 and viewer gains: Broadcast Live +7 ratings for Feb. 25 – March 3|last=Welch|first=Alex|work=TV by the Numbers|date=March 14, 2019|accessdate=March 19, 2019}}</ref>


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Madam Secretary
Season 5
No. of episodes20
Release
Original networkCBS
Original releaseOctober 7, 2018 (2018-10-07) –
April 21, 2019 (2019-04-21)
Season chronology
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List of episodes

The fifth season of Madam Secretary an American political drama television series, originally aired in the United States on CBS from October 7, 2018, through April 21, 2019. This season was produced by CBS Television Studios, with Barbara Hall and Lori McCreary serving as showrunner 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

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Main

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Guests

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Episodes

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No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
911"E Pluribus Unum"Eric StoltzBarbara Hall & David GraeOctober 7, 2018 (2018-10-07)6.13[1]
922"The Chaos Game"Felix AlcalaJoy GregoryOctober 14, 2018 (2018-10-14)5.48[2]
933"The Magic Rake"John MurrayMatt WardOctober 21, 2018 (2018-10-21)5.80[3]
944"Requiem"Eric StoltzKeith EisnerOctober 28, 2018 (2018-10-28)5.56[4]
955"Ghosts"Rob GreenleaLyla OliverNovember 4, 2018 (2018-11-04)5.23[5]
966"Eyjafjallajökull"Geoffrey ArendAlexander MaggioNovember 11, 2018 (2018-11-11)5.10[6]
977"Baby Steps"Kevin DowlingKristi KorzecNovember 18, 2018 (2018-11-18)5.52[7]
988"The Courage to Continue"Sam HoffmanMatt ChesterNovember 25, 2018 (2018-11-25)5.24[8]
999"Winter Garden"Eric StoltzJoy GregoryDecember 9, 2018 (2018-12-09)5.35[9]
10010"Family Separation: Part 1"Rob GreenleaBarbara Hall & David GraeDecember 23, 2018 (2018-12-23)6.60[10]
10111"Family Separation: Part 2"Martha MitchellBarbara Hall & David GraeJanuary 6, 2019 (2019-01-06)5.44[11]
10212"Strategic Ambiguity"Eric StoltzMatt WardJanuary 13, 2019 (2019-01-13)6.02[12]
10313"Proxy War"Felix AlcalaKeith EisnerJanuary 27, 2019 (2019-01-27)5.38[13]
10414"Something Better"Charlotte BrandstromSara RayFebruary 17, 2019 (2019-02-17)4.99[14]
10515"Between the Seats"Sam HoffmanLyla OliverMarch 3, 2019 (2019-03-03)5.19[15]
10616"The New Normal"Felix AlcalaAlexander MaggioMarch 17, 2019 (2019-03-17)5.43[16]
10717"The Common Defense"Martha MitchellKristi KorzecMarch 24, 2019 (2019-03-24)4.92[17]
10818"Ready"Sunu GoneraMatt ChesterMarch 31, 2019 (2019-03-31)4.99[18]
10919"The Great Experiment"Eric StoltzJoy GregoryApril 14, 2019 (2019-04-14)4.98[19]
11020"Better Angels"John MurrayMatt WardApril 21, 2019 (2019-04-21)4.79[20]

Production

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Madam Secretary was renewed for a fifth season on April 18, 2018.[21][22] On May 9, 2019, it was renewed for a sixth season.[23] On May 15, it was revealed the sixth season, to consist of 10 episodes, would be the series' last.[24]

Broadcast

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Season five of Madam Secretary premiered on October 7, 2018.[25]

Ratings

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Viewership and ratings per episode of Madam Secretary season 5
No. Title Air date Rating/share
(18–49)
Viewers
(millions)
DVR
(18–49)
DVR viewers
(millions)
Total
(18–49)
Total viewers
(millions)
1 "E Pluribus Unum" October 7, 2018 0.6/3 6.13[1] 0.4 2.92 0.9 9.05[26]
2 "The Chaos Game" October 14, 2018 0.6/3 5.48[2] 0.4 3.13 1.0 8.62[27]
3 "The Magic Rake" October 21, 2018 0.6/3 5.80[3] 0.4 2.82 1.0 8.62[28]
4 "Requiem" October 28, 2018 0.6/3 5.56[4] 0.3 2.70 0.9 8.27[29]
5 "Ghosts" November 4, 2018 0.5/2 5.23[5] 0.4 2.80 0.9 8.04[30]
6 "Eyjafjallajökull" November 11, 2018 0.6/3 5.10[6] 0.4 2.83 1.0 7.94[31]
7 "Baby Steps" November 18, 2018 0.6/3 5.52[7] 0.3 2.56 0.9 8.08[32]
8 "The Courage to Continue" November 25, 2018 0.6/3 5.24[8] 0.3 2.85 0.9 8.10[33]
9 "Winter Garden" December 9, 2018 0.6/3 5.35[9] 0.3 2.88 0.9 8.24[34]
10 "Family Separation: Part 1" December 23, 2018 0.8/4 6.60[10] 0.2 1.88 1.0 8.48[35]
11 "Family Separation: Part 2" January 6, 2019 0.6/3 5.44[11] 0.3 2.66 0.9 8.10[36]
12 "Strategic Ambiguity" January 13, 2019 0.6/3 6.02[12] 0.4 2.66 0.9 8.68[37]
13 "Proxy War" January 27, 2019 0.5/3 5.38[13] 0.3 2.91 0.9 8.30[38]
14 "Something Better" February 17, 2019 0.4/2 4.99[14] 0.4 2.71 0.8 7.71[39]
15 "Between the Seats" March 3, 2019 0.6/3 5.19[15] 2.80 7.99[40]
16 "The New Normal" March 17, 2019 0.5/3 5.43[16] 0.3 2.58 0.8 8.02[41]
17 "The Common Defense" March 24, 2019 0.5/3 4.92[17] 0.2 2.29 0.8 7.21[42]
18 "Ready" March 31, 2019 0.6/3 4.99[18] 0.3 2.39 0.9 7.38[43]
19 "The Great Experiment" April 14, 2019 0.4/2 4.98[19] 0.2 2.34 0.6 7.33[44]
20 "Better Angels" April 21, 2019 0.4/2 4.79[20] 0.3 2.43 0.7 7.23[45]

References

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