Madam Secretary - Season 2eps23 Apr 2026

: Henry travels to Finland for the exchange. After an initial tense moment where the Russians try to hand over a decoy, the real Dmitri is released. In a powerful moment, Dmitri initially spits at Henry's feet before eventually embracing him.

: Stevie and Jareth briefly get engaged and impulsively plan to marry that same weekend. After some parental intervention and self-reflection, they decide to slow down; Stevie stays to finish school while Jareth returns to Oxford for the summer. Episode Details Director : Eric Stoltz Writers : Barbara Hall and Alexander Maggio Madam Secretary - Season 2Eps23

: Elizabeth discovers that Dmitri Petrov , the young Russian spy Henry thought was dead, is actually alive and being held by Russia. She successfully negotiates a prisoner exchange, trading Russian spy Peter Buckley for Dmitri. : Henry travels to Finland for the exchange

: After hearing rumors that President Dalton was vetting replacements for Secretary of State, Elizabeth confronts him. To her surprise, Dalton reveals he isn't firing her; he wants her to be his Vice Presidential running mate for the upcoming election. : Stevie and Jareth briefly get engaged and

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In the of Madam Secretary , titled "Vartius" (aired May 8, 2016), Elizabeth McCord faces a massive career pivot while Henry confronts a ghost from his past. Key Plot Developments

: Kevin Rahm (Mike B.), Christopher O'Shea (Jareth), and Yasen Peyankov (Konstantin Avdonin)