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Season 4  "Protocol"  4x21

Aired 5 years ago - May 13, 2018

When terrorists threaten to cause a flood in the Middle East that could kill millions of people, Elizabeth’s hopes of getting a neighboring country to close the dam fade after the government suddenly goes dark during a coup. Also, Stevie is tasked with finding Russell an activity that will help manage his stress.

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Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 1
- Ticktock. - Yes, ma'am.
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 2
Nevertheless...
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 3
that a group of ISIL dead-enders have seized control
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 4
The aptly named Dr. Stern made that very clear.
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 5
sensory deprivation tank...
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 6
Options by this afternoon would be appreciated.
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They want their leader, Abu Kaebi,
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 8
And we have very high confidence
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 9
to stop the flow,
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 10
We get the odds up to 70-30...
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 11
What is it the United States could do at this moment
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 12
What other matters could he have?
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 13
is obviously BS, so what does he really want?
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 14
Ma'am?
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 15
But not too nice, because it's the note
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 16
"Here in America, we build bridges."
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 17
Tell the secretary that, of course, we'll find a way.
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 18
No, but thank you for, like, hashing it out with me.
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 19
Sir, if there's no one in charge in Turkey,
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 20
But Mr. Prime Minister, the Pentagon has communicated
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 21
And inshallah, we will prevail.
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 22
Better that than the whole place going underwater.
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 23
Tai Chi, very meditative.
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 24
I'm sorry. I...
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 25
But the situation's still chaotic, and we don't know
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 26
You've worked another miracle.
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 27
To even attempt a one-on-one
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 28
Allahu Akbar. Allahu Akbar.
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 29
so I will keep this really brief.
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 30
because it offers so many opportunities to help others.
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 31
Well, I completely understand.
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 32
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 33
you, you received a citation for valor, right?
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 34
My numbers. My bad numbers.
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 35
Yeah, indeed.
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 36
so the secretary doesn't have to.
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 37
attacked his vacation home and missed him
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to flow back into Iraq at any time.
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 39
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Well, it, uh...
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 42
Now this?
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 43
He is the foreign minister of Turkey
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 44
Minister Uzun...
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 45
There'll be grave repercussions.
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 46
You do? Well, hey, I'm all ears.
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 47
on this earth is just a tiny,
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 48
And those brief moments where we maybe get a glimpse are
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 49
That's the plane that made me want to be a fighter pilot.
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 50
saving your marriage.

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Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 2
Nevertheless...
#2
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that a group of ISIL dead-enders have seized control
#3
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 4
The aptly named Dr. Stern made that very clear.
#4
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 5
sensory deprivation tank...
#5
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 6
Options by this afternoon would be appreciated.
#6
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 7
They want their leader, Abu Kaebi,
#7
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 8
And we have very high confidence
#8
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 9
to stop the flow,
#9
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 10
We get the odds up to 70-30...
#10
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 11
What is it the United States could do at this moment
#11
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 12
What other matters could he have?
#12
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 13
is obviously BS, so what does he really want?
#13
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 14
Ma'am?
#14
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 15
But not too nice, because it's the note
#15
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 16
"Here in America, we build bridges."
#16
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 17
Tell the secretary that, of course, we'll find a way.
#17
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No, but thank you for, like, hashing it out with me.
#18
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Sir, if there's no one in charge in Turkey,
#19
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But Mr. Prime Minister, the Pentagon has communicated
#20
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And inshallah, we will prevail.
#21
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Better that than the whole place going underwater.
#22
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Tai Chi, very meditative.
#23
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 24
I'm sorry. I...
#24
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But the situation's still chaotic, and we don't know
#25
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You've worked another miracle.
#26
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 27
To even attempt a one-on-one
#27
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 28
Allahu Akbar. Allahu Akbar.
#28
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 29
so I will keep this really brief.
#29
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 30
because it offers so many opportunities to help others.
#30
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Well, I completely understand.
#31
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you, you received a citation for valor, right?
#33
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 34
My numbers. My bad numbers.
#34
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 35
Yeah, indeed.
#35
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so the secretary doesn't have to.
#36
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attacked his vacation home and missed him
#37
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 38
to flow back into Iraq at any time.
#38
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Well, it, uh...
#41
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 42
Now this?
#42
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He is the foreign minister of Turkey
#43
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Minister Uzun...
#44
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 45
There'll be grave repercussions.
#45
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 46
You do? Well, hey, I'm all ears.
#46
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 47
on this earth is just a tiny,
#47
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 48
And those brief moments where we maybe get a glimpse are
#48
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 49
That's the plane that made me want to be a fighter pilot.
#49
Recap of Madam Secretary Season 4 Episode 21 (S04E21) - 50
saving your marriage.
#50