Designated Survivor Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2016 · ABC, Netflix · Status: Canceled · Rated: TV-14
Frequently Asked Questions About Designated Survivor
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Designated Survivor have?
Designated Survivor has 3 seasons and 53 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on September 21, 2016 to June 7, 2019.
Is Designated Survivor renewed, ended, or canceled?
Designated Survivor has been officially canceled and will not return for additional seasons.
How long does it take to binge watch Designated Survivor?
It takes 39h 9m (2349 minutes) to watch the complete run of Designated Survivor. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 20 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 39.2 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 20 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of Designated Survivor?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 10 ("The Oath"), which holds an outstanding rating of 7.9/10 based on 18 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Designated Survivor?
Designated Survivor is available for streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Designated Survivor?
Designated Survivor has an official content rating of TV-14.
Who are the lead actors in Designated Survivor?
The primary ensemble cast includes Kiefer Sutherland as Tom Kirkman (age 59), Maggie Q as Hannah Wells (age 47), Kal Penn as Seth Wright (age 49), Adan Canto as Aaron Shore (age 42 (deceased)).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Kiefer Sutherland | Tom Kirkman | 59 |
| Maggie Q | Hannah Wells | 47 |
| Kal Penn | Seth Wright | 49 |
| Adan Canto | Aaron Shore | 42 (deceased) |
| Italia Ricci | Emily Rhodes | 39 |
| Natascha McElhone | Alex Kirkman | 56 |
| LaMonica Garrett | Mike Ritter | 51 |
| Jake Epstein | Chuck Russink | 39 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Designated Survivor are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.