Episode
Madam Secretary: Lights Out
Overview
As tensions rise with Russia, Elizabeth, Russell and Mike B. hatch a plan to oust National Security Advisor Craig Sterling without tarnishing President Dalton with a scandal. Director of National Intelligence Ephraim Ware identifies who hacked Air Force One.
Details
- Series
- Madam Secretary
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 8
- Air date
- 2015-11-22
- Runtime
- 45 min
Episode context
Lights Out is Episode 8 in Season 2 of Madam Secretary. It aired on 2015-11-22. The runtime is 45 min.
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Episode 7: You Say You Want a Revolution
With the support of President Dalton, Elizabeth attempts to get the Senate's support for a history-making effort to lift the Cuban trade embargo. Also, Henry and Alison bond while touring Havana together.
Episode 9: Russian Roulette
Shortly before Elizabeth is to deliver a speech at the United Nations accusing Russia for the attack on Air Force One, Henry shares information that makes her reconsider her theory.
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Episode 13: Invasive Species
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