S1·E1 Pilot
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Aired September 21, 2016 44 min ★ 7.6/10 · 49 TMDB votes
Synopsis
Lower-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.
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Director & writers
Paul McGuiganDirectorDavid GuggenheimWriter
Guest stars
Tanner BuchananLeo Kirkman Arjay SmithNolan Alex QuijanoLawrence Dan MacKayAir Force Mayor Richard BekinsRobert Richmond Peter OuterbridgeCharlie Langdon Kevin McNallyHarris Cochrane Mckenna GracePenny Kirkman Krista MorinActing FBI Director Elias ZarouAmbassador Fayad Scott FaulconbridgeTerrified Man Noam JenkinsFBI Agent (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 1 Episode 1 of Designated Survivor air?
Season 1, Episode 1 ('Pilot') originally aired on September 21, 2016.
How long is Season 1 Episode 1 ('Pilot')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 44 minutes.
What happens in Designated Survivor Season 1 Episode 1?
Lower-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....