Designated Survivor

A low-level Cabinet member becomes President of the United States after a catastrophic attack kills everyone above him in the line of succession.

Genre: Action, Drama, Mystery

Cast:Kiefer Sutherland , Adan Canto , Italia Ricci , Kal Penn , Maggie Q , LaMonica Garrett , Natascha McElhone , Jake Epstein , Paulo Costanzo , Zoe McLellan , Mckenna Grace , Ben Lawson , Tanner Buchanan , Reed Diamond , Malik Yoba , Geoff Pierson , Virginia Madsen , Vanessa Burns

1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Pilot

Wed, Sep 21, 2016

A low-level Cabinet member becomes President of the United States after a catastrophic attack kills everyone above him in the Presidential line of succession.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ The First Day

Wed, Sep 28, 2016

Hours after the attack on the Capitol, President Kirkman steps into his role as Commander-in-Chief in the midst of chaos and confusion.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ The Confession

Wed, Oct 5, 2016

Tom juggles dealing with a security breach and preparing for his first television interview as the FBI continues to investigate the Capitol bombing.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ The Enemy

Wed, Oct 12, 2016

Kirkman 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, while Alex may be in for more than she bargains for when she seeks out help from Hookstraten.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ The Mission

Wed, Oct 26, 2016

After realizing that diplomacy isn't going to work with Algeria, President Kirkman decides the send the Navy SEALs on a mission; the probe into the Capitol bombing continues.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ The Interrogation

Wed, Nov 9, 2016

A shooting at the White House during a Governors' Summit throws President Kirkman's plans to elect a new Congress into turmoil. Hannah makes a shocking discovery in her investigation of the capitol bombing.

7Season 1

S1.E7 ∙ The Traitor

Wed, Nov 16, 2016

An American track-and-field coach's trip to Russia forces Kirkman into a hostage exchange involving the CIA and the Russian government; Agent Wells and Deputy Director Atwood's investigation uncovers dangerous information.

8Season 1

S1.E8 ∙ The Results

Wed, Nov 30, 2016

On the eve of the country voting to elect a new House of Representatives, an unexpected development forces Kirkman to consider cancelling the elections entirely. Meanwhile, news has leaked about Majid Nassar's death, and Kirkman has to handle the fallout.

9Season 1

S1.E9 ∙ The Blueprint

Wed, Dec 7, 2016

When 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. Meanwhile, 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.

10Season 1

S1.E10 ∙ The Oath

Wed, Dec 14, 2016

President 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.

11Season 1

S1.E11 ∙ Warriors

Wed, Mar 8, 2017

The nation reels from the aftermath of the shooting; Emily struggles with the knowledge there may be a traitor in the White House; Wells wrestles with her decision to reveal what she knows about the conspiracy.

12Season 1

S1.E12 ∙ The End of the Beginning

Wed, Mar 15, 2017

Circles must tighten as a new discovery within the conspiracy emerges. Meanwhile, tension rises between Aaron and Emily as suspicions loom in the White House. Finally, a new lead places Agent Wells closer than before to the truth.

13Season 1

S1.E13 ∙ Backfire

Wed, Mar 22, 2017

An investigative journalist shocks the White House when he reveals classified information during a press briefing; Hannah discovers a connection between MacLeish and the conspiracy.

14Season 1

S1.E14 ∙ Commander-in-Chief

Wed, Mar 29, 2017

Turmoil in an African country forces President Kirkman to rely on an unlikely ally for help, as Hannah's investigation into the Capitol bombing takes an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, Emily settles into her new role as chief of staff while Aaron has to make a difficult choice.

15Season 1

S1.E15 ∙ One Hundred Days

Wed, Apr 5, 2017

As President Kirkman releases an agenda to reset his presidency, Alex makes a controversial public statement that threatens to derail it. Meanwhile, FBI agent Hannah Wells unknowingly finds herself in the center of a dangerous trap while getting closer to the truth. While the country still mourns the loss of their Vice President.

16Season 1

S1.E16 ∙ Party Lines

Wed, Apr 12, 2017

President Kirkman forms an unlikely alliance in the hopes of passing his first bill while Agent Ritter is briefed by FBI Agent Hannah Wells about a new alarming threat to the nation.

17Season 1

S1.E17 ∙ The Ninth Seat

Wed, Apr 19, 2017

As 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. Meanwhile, Seth Wright has to contend with journalist Abe Leonard, who returns from the Middle East with an explosive story.

18Season 1

S1.E18 ∙ Lazarus

Wed, Apr 26, 2017

As 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.

19Season 1

S1.E19 ∙ Misalliance

Wed, May 3, 2017

As 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.

20Season 1

S1.E20 ∙ Bombshell

Wed, May 10, 2017

President Kirkman's first international summit is derailed when journalist Abe Leonard publishes an explosive article. Meanwhile, Hannah Wells uncovers the conspiracy's next target.

21Season 1

S1.E21 ∙ Brace for Impact

Wed, May 17, 2017

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.

1Season 2

S2.E1 ∙ One Year In

Wed, Sep 27, 2017

Now, one year into office, Kirkman is a Commander-in-chief determined to rebuild the capitol and capture the terrorists behind the catastrophic attack on the United States. When Ukrainian nationalists hijack a Russian Air flight, the president is faced with a hostage situation in which his diplomatic skills are put to the test.

2Season 2

S2.E2 ∙ Sting of the Tail

Wed, Oct 4, 2017

FBI Agent Hannah Wells finally closes in on Patrick Lloyd, but when the president decides to take action during the White House Correspondents Dinner, members of the Homeland Security Council threaten to derail their plans.

3Season 2

S2.E3 ∙ Outbreak

Wed, Oct 11, 2017

President and the team try to fight a virus outbreak while Hannah investigate the breadcrumb left behind by Patrick Lloyd.

4Season 2

S2.E4 ∙ Equilibrium

Wed, Oct 18, 2017

Tensions rise between America and Mexico when a Mexican citizen is shot during a border dispute regarding Mexican trade imports; and Kirkman and his staff must work quickly to resolve the situation and create a new trade deal.

5Season 2

S2.E5 ∙ Suckers

Wed, Oct 25, 2017

When a senator appears on the national news and misrepresents a private conversation with the president, Kirkman must win back the American people's trust, while MI-6 Agent Damian Rennett joins forces with FBI Agent Hannah Wells to help solve an international murder.

6Season 2

S2.E6 ∙ Two Ships

Wed, Nov 1, 2017

When a U.S. Navy ship containing secret surveillance becomes stranded in enemy waters, President Kirkman must negotiate the crew and ship's release. If captured, the technology on board would create a massive threat to national security. Meanwhile. Chief of Staff Emily Rhodes reconnects with someone from her childhood.

7Season 2

S2.E7 ∙ Family Ties

Wed, Nov 15, 2017

When a Turkish activist ignites protests in the U.S., Turkey's president demands his extradition while the first family unknowingly finds themselves in the center of a battle that could threaten Leo's future.

8Season 2

S2.E8 ∙ Home

Wed, Nov 29, 2017

While on a secret mission to Afghanistan, President Kirkman meets with two infamous warlords and must determine whom he can trust to hand over territories to the United States, while Seth has a run-in with Washington D.C. police that puts his job, reputation and future in the White House on the line.

9Season 2

S2.E9 ∙ Three-Letter Day

Wed, Dec 6, 2017

After sorting through thousands of letters all requesting something of the president, the White House staff are assigned three, with Emily, Seth, Aaron, Lyor and Kendra joining forces to get answers and possibly save a life. Meanwhile, Hannah and Damian continue to chase down leads to exonerate the first lady, but in the end, Hannah learns the truth may be closer than she thinks.

10Season 2

S2.E10 ∙ Line of Fire

Wed, Dec 13, 2017

It's Christmastime and President Kirkman is alerted to a group of religious extremists who refuse to evacuate when a forest fire threatens to engulf their cabin. Deploying Emily and Aaron to help diffuse the situation, Kirkman must act quickly to save multiple lives at stake. Meanwhile, the First Lady finally gives her testimony to the FBI director, while what happens next changes the lives of the Kirkman family forever.

11Season 2

S2.E11 ∙ Grief

Wed, Feb 28, 2018

After 10 weeks of grief, the President's senior staff insists he see a therapist to help deal with his loss. Hanna and Aaron are part of a trade delegation to Cuba but the trip doesn't go well.

12Season 2

S2.E12 ∙ The Final Frontier

Wed, Mar 7, 2018

After a missile intending to bring water to the stranded astronauts in space is hacked, the President must work with the Russians to help save their lives and find the culprit.

13Season 2

S2.E13 ∙ Original Sin

Wed, Mar 14, 2018

The team must minimize the fallout of the President visiting a prison. A surprise White House demonstration has a closer tie to the President than anyone first realizes.

14Season 2

S2.E14 ∙ In the Dark

Wed, Mar 21, 2018

President Kirkman enlists the aid of D.C. mayor Eleanor Darby to help curb panic when a blackout threatens to shutdown the government. But, is that the extent of the relationship?

15Season 2

S2.E15 ∙ Summit

Wed, Mar 28, 2018

President Kirkman travels to Camp David to broker a peace treaty between East and West Hun Chiu, while Seth and Emily take a look at their relationship and decide how and if to move forward as a couple.

16Season 2

S2.E16 ∙ Fallout

Wed, Apr 4, 2018

President Kirkman and his team receive credible intelligence that a dirty bomb is on U.S. soil, Emily asks Chuck to help her with something that has dangerous and illegal consequences.

17Season 2

S2.E17 ∙ Overkill

Wed, Apr 11, 2018

President Kirkman declares war on Kunami after a deadly explosion, while Hannah Wells finds that the Kunami ambassador is hiding something that could have deadly consequences.

18Season 2

S2.E18 ∙ Kirkman Agonistes

Wed, Apr 18, 2018

As more leaks surface from President Kirkman's confidential therapy sessions, Vice President Darby meets secretly with the Cabinet, leading to attorney Ethan West looking into the president's past.

19Season 2

S2.E19 ∙ Capacity

Wed, Apr 25, 2018

As attorney Ethan West's investigation begins, he calls upon President Kirkman's closest advisers and staff.

20Season 2

S2.E20 ∙ Bad Reception

Wed, May 2, 2018

President Kirkman negotiates with a foreign government to release an American being held overseas while the investigation of the hacker continues.

21Season 2

S2.E21 ∙ Target

Wed, May 9, 2018

White House Counsel Kendra Daynes ends up in a dangerous situation putting another staffer's life at risk, while Hannah Wells unexpectedly takes a trip to find answers.

22Season 2

S2.E22 ∙ Run

Wed, May 16, 2018

A natural disaster endangers two White House staffers while President Kirkman makes an announcement no one saw coming, as well as dealing with turmoil from the hacker and congressional investigation.

1Season 3

S3.E1 ∙ #thesystemisbroken

Fri, Jun 7, 2019

Now running for office for the first time, Kirkman and his nascent campaign stumble out of the gate. Wells gets a critical reassignment.

2Season 3

S3.E2 ∙ #slipperyslope

Fri, Jun 7, 2019

A heated debate over child marriage roils Kirkman's staff; Opioid addiction hits home for Mars; A biohacker turns Wells onto a chilling new threat.

3Season 3

S3.E3 ∙ #privacyplease

Fri, Jun 7, 2019

A political attack on Kirkman puts privacy and transgender rights in the spotlight; Aaron weighs a major decision; Wells and Eli track a bioterrorist.

4Season 3

S3.E4 ∙ #makehistory

Fri, Jun 7, 2019

Aaron's heritage and a widespread teachers' strike become polarizing issues, and Wells discovers a sinister pattern in a flu outbreak.

5Season 3

S3.E5 ∙ #nothingpersonal

Fri, Jun 7, 2019

Emotions run high after a despicable news story goes viral, Isabel makes waves with a controversial appeal, and Wells finds a clue pointing to conspiracy.

6Season 3

S3.E6 ∙ #whocares

Fri, Jun 7, 2019

A dying Guatemalan child in a Texas hospital brings immigration to the fore. A mugging opens Kirkman's eyes to the realities of life in the Capital.

7Season 3

S3.E7 ∙ #identity/crisis

Fri, Jun 7, 2019

A stray Russian bomber jeopardizes Seattle, Mars crusades against a drug company, and an event from Aaron's childhood vexes Kirkman's campaign.

8Season 3

S3.E8 ∙ #scaredsh*tless

Fri, Jun 7, 2019

Kirkman mobilizes a frantic hunt for the bioterrorist. Lorraine plays hardball and pushes the opioid epidemic into the campaign fray.

9Season 3

S3.E9 ∙ #undecided

Fri, Jun 7, 2019

Trailing in the polls, Kirkman weighs forcing the FBI's hand over the bioterrorism plot. Emily struggles with her mother's final wishes.

10Season 3

S3.E10 ∙ #truthorconsequences

Fri, Jun 7, 2019

On election day, Kirkman turns to his therapist to assuage his conscience about the events - and his own decisions - of the momentous prior 36 hours.