S5 E17 ∙ The Common Defence ∙
Jay and the rest of the staff are called to handle an international crisis while Elizabeth is away. Panic ensues as a measles outbreak leaves Daisy's daughter at risk.
All episodes for series 5 of Madam Secretary
S5 E1 · E Pluribus Unum
Elizabeth needs advice to handle a delicate situation.
S5 E2 · The Chaos Game
Elizabeth attempts to hunt down the White House attackers.
S5 E3 · The Magic Rake
Elizabeth gets behind a treaty to end sweatshops.
S5 E4 · Requiem
The remains of American WWII soldiers are uncovered in Southeast Asia.
S5 E5 · Ghosts
Henry helps an ex-girlfriend who was arrested in Thailand.
S5 E6 · Eyjafjallajokull
Elizabeth tries to save thousands of refugees.
S5 E7 · Baby Steps
A surrogate carrying the Vice President's future grandchild is arrested.
S5 E8 · The Courage to Continue
The Haitian president refuses to step down after losing the election.
S5 E9 · Winter Garden
An agreement between Serbia and Kosovo is jeopardised.
S5 E10 · Family Separation - Part One
A US governor pledges to separate unauthorised immigrants from their children.
S5 E11 · Family Separation - Part Two
Elizabeth is arrested after opposing a new immigrant policy.
S5 E12 · Strategic Ambiguity
Elizabeth risks a war with China by supplying fighter jets to Taiwan.
S5 E13 · Proxy War
Elizabeth investigates when Syrian children are killed by an American bomb.
S5 E14 · Something Better
Dalton helps Elizabeth secure the return of US missionaries being held hostage.
S5 E15 · Between the Seats
Elizabeth visits the Middle East to make a deal to bring US troops home.
S5 E16 · The New Normal
A small Pacific island is threatened by a typhoon.
S5 E17 · The Common Defence
Jay is called to handle an international crisis in Elizabeth's absence.
S5 E18 · Ready
An assassination attempt is made on one of Elizabeth's old friends.
S5 E19 · The Great Experiment
A news article alleges Elizabeth and the President once had an affair.
S5 E20 · Better Angels
Terrorists attack the United Nations delegation in Geneva.
