Madam Secretary The Common Defense (Season 5, Episode 17)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 43 min | Drama, Thriller

Madam Secretary

The Common Defense (Season 5, Episode 17)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 43 min | Drama, Thriller

While Elizabeth is away, her staff tries to secure an international agreement to protect citizens who have been displaced due to global warming. Daisy and her daughter are caught up in a measles outbreak.

Director

Martha Mitchell

Writers

Barbara Hall (created by) | Kristi Korzec (written by)

Producers

Kristi Korzec | Téa Leoni | Alexander Maggio | Tony Palermo

Composer

Transcenders

Cinematographer

Learan Kahanov

Editor

Wendy Smith (as Wendy A. Smith)

Casting Director

Mark Saks

Production Designer

Roshelle Berliner

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Edit Released

Updated Mar 24, 2019

Release date

Mar 24, 2019 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

2 wins & 7 nominations

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37 cast members

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