Madam Secretary Breakout Capacity (Season 3, Episode 8)
TV-14
TV Episode | 43 min | Drama, Thriller

Madam Secretary

Breakout Capacity (Season 3, Episode 8)

TV-14

TV Episode | 43 min | Drama, Thriller

President Dalton eagerly awaits voting results on Election Day, Elizabeth uncovers information that could put America's peace deal with Iran in jeopardy; Jason challenges his parents by supporting another candidate for president.

Director

James Whitmore Jr.

Writers

Barbara Hall (created by) | Alexander Maggio (written by) (executive story editor)

Producers

Alex Cooley | Sam Hoffman | Téa Leoni | Tracy Mercer & 2 more

Composer

Cinematographer

Editor

Casting Director

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 27, 2016

Release date

Nov 27, 2016 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

2 wins & 7 nominations

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34 cast members

Name	Known for
Téa Leoni Elizabeth McCord Elizabeth McCord See fewer	The Family Man (2000)
Tim Daly Henry McCord Henry McCord See fewer	The Fugitive (2000)
Keith Carradine President Conrad Dalton President Conrad Dalton See fewer	Nashville (1975)
Patina Miller Daisy Grant Daisy Grant See fewer	The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (2015)
Geoffrey Arend Matt Mahoney Matt Mahoney See fewer	500 Days of Summer (2009)
Erich Bergen Blake Moran Blake Moran See fewer	Madam Secretary (2014)
Sebastian Arcelus Jay Whitman Jay Whitman See fewer	Split (IX) (2016)
Kathrine Herzer Alison McCord Alison McCord See fewer	Madam Secretary (2014)
Evan Roe Jason McCord Jason McCord See fewer	A Man in Full (2024)
Wallis Currie-Wood Stephanie 'Stevie' McCord Stephanie 'Stevie' McCord See fewer	The Intern (I) (2015)
Zeljko Ivanek Russell Jackson Russell Jackson See fewer	Seven Psychopaths (2012)
Bebe Neuwirth Nadine Tolliver Nadine Tolliver See fewer	Cheers (1982)
Kevin Rahm Michael 'Mike B.' Barnow Michael 'Mike B.' Barnow See fewer	Nightcrawler (2014)
Tony Plana Admiral Ed Parker Admiral Ed Parker See fewer	Ugly Betty (2006)
Rene Auberjonois Walter Nowack (as René Auberjonois) Walter Nowack (as René Auberjonois) See fewer	Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993)
Michael Potts Senator Fred Reynolds Senator Fred Reynolds See fewer	Ma Rainey: Mother of the Blues (2021)
J.C. MacKenzie Governor Sam Evans Governor Sam Evans See fewer	October Faction (2020)
Nick Gracer Russian Ambassador Zinchenko Russian Ambassador Zinchenko See fewer	Barry (2018)
Sam Daly Win Barrington Win Barrington See fewer	The Office (2005)
Olga Merediz Rep. Elle Vazquez Rep. Elle Vazquez See fewer	In the Heights (2021)
Rosalyn Coleman Rep. May Everton Rep. May Everton See fewer	Brooklyn's Finest (2009)
Adam Green Rep. Adam Finley Rep. Adam Finley See fewer	Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
Tom White Panelist (Brent) Panelist (Brent) See fewer	Sharper (2023)
Charl Brown Journalist (Todd) Journalist (Todd) See fewer	Fast Times at Hero High (2003)
David Pegram Technician Technician See fewer	Camp Wedding (2019)
Samuel Ray Gates Chief Inspector Chief Inspector See fewer	Two Night Stand (2014)
Patrick Cummings Marine #2 Marine #2 See fewer	The Blacklist (2013)
Damon Owlia Iranian Soldier #1 Iranian Soldier #1 See fewer	The Accidental Wolf (2018)
Bardia Salimi Iranian Soldier #2 Iranian Soldier #2 See fewer	The Blacklist (2013)
Duarte Geraldino Analyst (John) Analyst (John) See fewer	Daredevil (2015)
Cat Andersen TV Anchor TV Anchor See fewer	The Americans (2013)
Rita Duran Counsil Woman (uncredited) Counsil Woman (uncredited) See fewer	Veteran (2021)
Charmar Jeter Dalton Supporter (uncredited) Dalton Supporter (uncredited) See fewer	Good Food Bucks: Double Fresh (2020)
Nancy Ellen Shore State Department Advisor (uncredited) State Department Advisor (uncredited) See fewer	Madam Secretary (2014)