Series
Designated Survivor
“Declare your independence.”
DramaWar & Politics
Tom Kirkman, a low-level cabinet member is suddenly appointed President of the United States after a catastrophic attack during the State of the Union kills everyone above him in the Presidential line of succession.
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Seasons & episodes
S1 · 21 epS2 · 22 epS3 · 10 ep
Abruptly elevated to the presidency after a calamitous attack, Cabinet secretary Tom Kirkman must lead the nation through an ever-deepening crisis.
1Pilot21 Sept 2016 · 44m · ★ 7.6Lower-level cabinet member Tom Kirkman becomes President of the United States after a catastrophic attack on the U.S. Capitol. Kirkman must keep the country and his family safe while leading the search for the those responsible for the attack.
2The First Day28 Sept 2016 · 45m · ★ 7.0Hours after the attack on the Capitol, President Kirkman steps into his role as Commander-in-Chief in the midst of chaos and confusion. Facing dangerous new challenges and adversaries, Kirkman struggles to hold a country together that is on the brink of falling apart.
3The Confession5 Oct 2016 · 44m · ★ 7.2President Kirkman and his staff work to keep a high-level security breach of the White House a secret just as he’s about to give his first television interview. The FBI continues to investigate the Capitol bombing but Agent Hannah Wells starts to develop her own theories about who was really behind the attack.
4The Enemy12 Oct 2016 · 44m · ★ 7.7Kirkman learns who is behind the attack and needs to grapple not only with the prospect of war, but brewing domestic troubles as well. Kirkman taps Emily to monitor the domestic situation. Alex may be in for more than she bargains for when she seeks out help from Hookstraten.
5The Mission26 Oct 2016 · 43m · ★ 7.4Realizing his attempts at diplomacy with Algeria have failed, President Kirkman makes the difficult decision of sending Navy SEALs on a mission that will define his presidency. Agent Hannah Wells discovers more secrets than answers.
6The Interrogation9 Nov 2016 · 44m · ★ 7.1When shots ring out at The White House during a Governors Summit, President Kirkman’s plans at electing a new Congress are thrown into turmoil. Agent Hannah Wells continues investigating the Capitol bombing and makes one of her most shocking discoveries yet.
7The Traitor16 Nov 2016 · 44m · ★ 7.6When an American track-and-field coach heads to Russia, President Kirkman is thrust into a hostage exchange involving the CIA and the Russian government. Agent Hannah Wells and Deputy Director Atwood's investigation into the Capitol bombing uncovers information that puts Atwood and his family's life at risk.
8The Results30 Nov 2016 · 44m · ★ 7.2On the eve of the country voting to elect a new House of Representatives, an unexpected development forces Kirkman to consider cancelling the elections entirely. News about Majid Nassar’s death leaks out, and Kirkman has to handle the fallout.
9The Blueprint7 Dec 2016 · 44m · ★ 7.7When classified government documents are leaked online, President Kirkman searches for the party responsible only to find that they have taken refuge inside a foreign embassy and are beyond even his reach. Agent Hannah Wells races furiously to gather evidence of MacLeish's involvement in the conspiracy before he can be confirmed as the country's next Vice President.
10The Oath14 Dec 2016 · 43m · ★ 8.0President Kirkman fears there could be a traitor in the White House when he discovers shocking information connected to the Capitol Bombing. Confiding in Emily, Kirkman puts her in charge of quietly investigating. New information surfaces about Congressman MacLeish, raising concerns regarding his vice presidential nomination.
11Warriors8 Mar 2017 · 43m · ★ 7.5The nation reels from the aftermath of the shooting on the steps of the Capitol while Emily struggles with the knowledge there may be a traitor in the White House. Agent Wells grapples with her decision to reveal what she knows about the conspiracy behind the Capitol bombing.
12The End of the Beginning15 Mar 2017 · 43m · ★ 7.9Circles must tighten as a new discovery within the conspiracy emerges. Tension rises between Aaron and Emily as suspicions loom in the White House. A new lead places Agent Wells closer than before to the truth.
13Backfire22 Mar 2017 · 43m · ★ 7.3An investigative journalist shocks the White House when he reveals classified information during a press briefing and leaves Seth struggling to contain the damage from the leaked story. Hannah unearths a key connection between MacLeish and the conspiracy.
14Commander-in-Chief29 Mar 2017 · 42m · ★ 7.1Turmoil in an African country forces President Kirkman to rely on an unlikely ally for help. Hannah's investigation into the Capitol bombing takes an unexpected turn. Emily settles into her role as chief of staff. Aaron has to make a difficult choice.
15One Hundred Days5 Apr 2017 · 44m · ★ 7.0As President Kirkman releases an agenda to reset his presidency, Alex makes a controversial public statement that threatens to derail it. Agent Wells unknowingly finds herself in the center of a dangerous trap while getting closer to the truth.
16Party Lines12 Apr 2017 · 43m · ★ 7.1President Kirkman forms an unlikely alliance in the hopes of passing his first bill. Agent Ritter is briefed by Agent Wells about a new alarming threat to the nation.
17The Ninth Seat19 Apr 2017 · 43m · ★ 7.3As President Kirkman struggles to put together a new Supreme Court, FBI Agent Hannah Wells goes undercover and discovers much more than she ever could have imagined. Seth Wright has to contend with journalist Abe Leonard, who returns from the Middle East with an explosive story.
18Lazarus26 Apr 2017 · 43m · ★ 7.2As President Kirkman considers candidates for Vice President, Kimble Hookstraten finds herself embroiled in scandal. Agent Wells and Jason Atwood return from North Dakota with a critical new lead while journalist Abe Leonard's investigation takes an unexpected turn.
19Misalliance3 May 2017 · 42m · ★ 7.1As the White House gears up for President Kirkman’s first international summit, Kimble Hookstraten faces her toughest political battle yet when her speakership is challenged. Meanwhile, Alex wrestles with whether or not to bring the kids back to Washington.
20Bombshell10 May 2017 · 42m · ★ 7.4President Kirkman’s first international summit is derailed when journalist Abe Leonard publishes an explosive article. Meanwhile, Hannah Wells uncovers the conspiracy’s next target.
21Brace for Impact17 May 2017 · 42m · ★ 7.1In the nail-biting season finale, Hannah Wells must stop the conspiracy from carrying out a final attack while President Kirkman authorizes a nationwide manhunt for the mastermind behind it all.
Details
- Created by
- David Guggenheim
- First aired
- 21 Sept 2016
- Last aired
- 7 Jun 2019
- Status
- Canceled
- Language
- English
- Network
- ABC, Netflix
- Episodes
- 53
- Votes
- 1,199 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
Cast
Kiefer SutherlandTom Kirkman
Maggie QHannah Wells
Kal PennSeth Wright
Adan CantoAaron Shore
Italia RicciEmily Rhodes
Emiliano DíezPrésident Ortega
