‘Madam Secretary’ & 6 Other Shows That Got Political With Guest Stars
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It appears that CBS’s Madam Secretary is packing quite the political punch for its Season 5 premiere, lining up three big-name guest stars.
Former secretaries of state Madeleine Albright, Hillary Clinton, and General Colin Powell will all appear in the October 7 episode alongside star and fictional secretary of state Elizabeth McCord (Tea Leoni).

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But this isn’t the first time politicians have guest-starred on series — from Parks and Recreation to Saturday Night Live, we’ve had plenty of moments where TV got political. Click through the gallery above for seven more shows!
Madam Secretary, Season 5 Premiere, Sunday, October 7, 10/9c, CBS