S2 E8 ∙ Lights Out ∙
Elizabeth is forced to deal with her biggest opponent and most outspoken critic, National Security Advisor Craig Sterling - who soon discovers she is not to be messed with.
All episodes for series 2 of Madam Secretary
S2 E1 · The Show Must Go On
Elizabeth is sworn in as acting president when communications with Air Force One are lost.
S2 E2 · The Doablity Doctrine
Elizabeth and the president clash when she ignores his advice over a kidnapping in Afghanistan.
S2 E3 · The Rusalka
Problems with the Russian government place Elizabeth in an awkward position.
S2 E4 · Waiting for Taleju
Elizabeth is ostracised by the president and his inner circle.
S2 E5 · The Long Shot
Elizabeth must use all her diplomatic skills to prevent war with Russia.
S2 E6 · Catch and Release
An aid worker in Syria is murdered by an American-born ISIS leader.
S2 E7 · You Say You Want a Revolution
Elizabeth attempts to make history by lifting the Cuban trade embargo.
S2 E8 · Lights Out
Elizabeth turns the tables on National Security Advisor Craig Sterling.
S2 E9 · Russian Roulette
Russia is accused of the Air Force One hacking.
S2 E10 · The Greater Good
Elizabeth and the president meet with Russian dictator Maria Ostrov.
S2 E11 · Unity Node
Elizabeth tries to salvage the Russian peace deal.
S2 E12 · The Middle Way
Elizabeth heads to South East Asia to finalise an important trade agreement.
S2 E13 · Invasive Species
A family funeral causes unpleasant feelings to resurface.
S2 E14 · Left of the Boom
Two girls from Ohio are being held in Saudi Arabia.
S2 E15 · Right of the Boom
Elizabeth tries to find out how terrorists could have struck on US soil.
S2 E16 · Hijriyyah
A Libyan refugee claims to know the whereabouts of a wanted terrorist.
S2 E17 · Higher Learning
Elizabeth gets caught up in a student protest.
S2 E18 · On the Clock
A plane crash jeopardises peace talks between India and Pakistan.
S2 E19 · Desperate Remedies
Elizabeth negotiates the release of 276 Nigerian schoolgirls kidnapped by a terrorist group.
S2 E20 · Ghost Detainee
Elizabeth's latest deal creates a conflict of interest with Henry.
S2 E21 · Connection Lost
Henry, Jose and Jane are sent on a dangerous mission to Pakistan.
S2 E22 · Render Safe
The Pakistani government is on the verge of collapse.
S2 E23 · Vartius
Elizabeth learns the president may be looking to replace her.
