Dakin Matthews' American Ambassador Roy will be killed in the next episode of "Madam Secretary" Season 3. Aside from that, CBS Television Network has finally released the official plot description and a preview clip of episode 9 'Snap Back', while a recap of episode 8 'Breakout Capacity' is highlighted here for fans who have missed to watch it.

Series regular Dakin Matthews will officially exit "Madam Secretary" Season 3. The 76-year-old American actor will be killed off in the series. However, no details and information have been stated about his reason to leave. Matthews plays the role of American Ambassador Roy Curtis.

As for the official plot synopsis of episode 9, Spoilers Guide notes, "As the U.N. Security Council considers reinstating sanctions against Iran for its suspected nuclear activities, U.S. Secretary Elizabeth McCord (Tea Leoni) tries to stop Israel from taking matters into its own hands when it threatens military action against the Iranians.

Also, White House Chief of Staff Russell Jackson (Zeljko Ivanek) pressures Henry McCord (Tim Daly) to woo his old Air Force buddy, Congressman Jeff Pearson (Michael Cerveris), to support President Conrad Dalton (Keith Carradine) in the House's election vote, and Stephanie 'Stevie' McCord (Wallis Currie-Wood) asks Russell for a recommendation to Harvard Law School."

For a quick rundown of episode 8 titled "Breakout Capacity", TV Fanatic reported that President Dalton waited for the election results while Elizabeth found out some information that could put America's peace deal with Iran in danger.

"Madam Secretary" Season 3 episode 9 is titled as "Snap Back". The upcoming episode is scheduled to premiere on Sunday, December 11, 2016, at 9:00 p.m. EST first and exclusive on CBS Television Network.

"Madam Secretary" is an American political drama television series created by Barbara Hall and executive produced by Lori McCreary and Morgan Freeman.