Madam Secretary Episode 1×01 Pilot Synopsis & Promotional Photos

‘Not Politics as Usual’ 

Téa Leoni returns to television Sundays this fall in the new CBS political drama, Madam Secretary. The series is centered around newly appointed Secretary of State, Elizabeth McCord and the challenges she faces that come along with the job. Married and mother of three,she struggles to find a balance between work and home. CBS has released the official synopsis for the premiere episode of Madam Secretary and a few episode stills. Take a look at them both below and make sure not to miss the ‘First Look’ trailer for the new series at the bottom.

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“Pilot” – 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, on the series premiere of MADAM SECRETARY, Sunday, Sept. 21 (8:30-9:30 PM, ET, 8:00-9:00 PM, PT, with an encore broadcast at 10:30-11:30 PM, ET, 10:00-11:00 PM, PT), on the CBS Television Network.

Madam Secretary Premieres Sunday, September 21st on CBS