Kumiko Konishi

McCord and her staff work to extradite a Mexican cartel leader to a U.S. prison to diminish the opioid crisis. The cartel leader escapes and an urgent search is undertaken.

Secretary of State McCord decides to host a holiday party with the intention of persuading senators about a landmine treaty. Meanwhile, Henry searches for evidence, to prove that the senate majority leader exchanged information with the Russians.

Vice President Hurst attempts to set Elizabeth up for failure by promising that Americans will continue to be able to adopt Russian orphans. Elizabeth and Henry find out Stevie is dating Dmitri.