“Tectonic Shift” is the title of the November 20 episode of Madam Secretary on CBS. Here’s how the network describes it
After Venezuela’s president and his immediate successors are killed in a devastating earthquake, Elizabeth works to stop a power grab by the late president’s son, as well as secure the release of the international aid team he arrested. Also, Elizabeth’s brother, Will (Eric Stoltz), is torn between saving his marriage by settling down and taking a job at Walter Reed Medical Center or going to Venezuela to assist in the relief effort, on MADAM SECRETARY, Sunday, Nov. 20 (9:30-10:30 PM, ET/9:00-10:00 PM, PT) on the CBS Television Network.
Some preview images can be found below. The photos include a few behind-the-scenes shots of the Madam Secretary production.
Madam Secretary
"Tectonic Shift"--After Venezuela's president and his immediate successors are killed in a devastating earthquake, Elizabeth works to stop a power grab by the late president's son, as well as secure the release of the international aid team he arrested. Also, Elizabeth's brother, Will (Eric Stoltz), is torn between saving his marriage by settling down and taking a job at Walter Reed Medical Center or going to Venezuela to assist in the relief effort, on MADAM SECRETARY, Sunday, Nov. 20 (9:30-10:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Pictured: Téa Leoni as Elizabeth McCord Photo: Sarah Shatz/CBS é2016 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Madam Secretary stars Téa Leoni (Elizabeth McCord), Tim Daly (Henry McCord), Bebe Neuwirth (Nadine Tolliver), Zeljko Ivanek (Russell Jackson), Keith Carradine (President Conrad Dalton), Sebastian Arcelus (Jay Whitman), Patina Miller (Daisy Grant), Geoffrey Arend (Matt Mahoney), Erich Bergen (Blake Moran), Kathrine Herzer (Alison McCord), Wallis Currie-Wood (Stephanie “Stevie” McCord), and Evan Roe (Jason McCord).
Recurring cast appearing in “Tectonic Shift” include Eric Stoltz (Will Adams), Johanna Day (Admiral Ellen Hill), Carlos Gomez (Jose Campos), and Clifton Davis (Ephraim Ware).
The episode also guest stars Tara Summers (Sophie Adams), Cameron Seely (Annie Adams), Augie Murphy (Elizabeth Adams (Age 15)), Tanner Flood (Will Adams (Age 13)), Anastasia Barzee (Suzanne Adams), Stephen Barker Turner (Ben Adams), J.C. Mackenzie (Governor Sam Evans), Michael Potts (Fred Reynolds), Alejandro Hernandez (Francisco Suarez Jr.), Lisa Banes (Arabelle Marsh), Michael Kostroff (Ambassador Chuck Willis), Vince Oddo (Doctor), Samuel Gomez (Gang Member), Jennifer Lee Crowl (Assistant), Ezra Knight (DOD Official), Bryonha Marie Parham (Teacher), Cat Andersen (News Reporter), Carolina Bermudez (Venezuelan Newscaster), and Kyle Vincent Terry (Soldier).
Arlene Sanford directed the episode which was written by Lyla Oliver.
