Madam Secretary — Season 1, Episode 20: The Necessary Art

Episode synopsis

While Henry is in Russia giving a lecture on fundamentalism, Elizabeth must navigate tricky political waters when a Russian nuclear submarine vanishes in American waters. Also, Stevie breaks up with her older boyfriend.

About Madam Secretary

After years away from the CIA, Elizabeth McCord is pulled back into the political arena. The newly appointed Secretary of State is tough, fair, and smart, driving international diplomacy, wrangling office politics, and circumventing protocol as she negotiates global and domestic issues, both at the White House and at home.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Pilot
• E2Another Benghazi
• E3The Operative
• E4Just Another Normal Day
• E5Blame Canada
• E6The Call
• E7Passage
• E8Need to Know
• E9So It Goes
• E10Collateral Damage
• E11Game On
• E12Standoff