16. Swept Away — Episode — Madam Secretary

16. Swept Away

Elizabeth's landmark global climate treaty with more than 200 countries is jeopardized when China threatens to back out due to her meeting with an ailing Dalai Lama. Also, Henry worries about his undercover operative's safety, and Jay is surprised when Abby serves him with a custody agreement for their daughter.

Plot summary and ending

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Complete story — includes the ending

Henry's team fakes the manner of the militia member's death to take suspicion off Ian. Their attempt is successful and Ian is made a member of the Council of Elders. Elizabeth meets with the Dalai Lama, who tells her he is dying. His visit angers China, who threaten the failure of the proposed climate agreement. India also balks at the agreement until Elizabeth offers an amendment that will help India bring electricity to rural citizens. Conrad intimidates a junior senator who is trying to scuttle the climate agreement on behalf of one of his donors.

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