Designated Survivor: Season 1
Designated Survivor is a television series that premiered in 2016. The show revolves around Tom Kirkman, a low-level cabinet member who is suddenly appointed President of the United States after a catastrophic event. As the new President, Kirkman must navigate the complexities of leading the nation through a crisis. The series is classified as a drama and war & politics television show.
Season overview
Designated Survivor is a television series that premiered in 2016. The show revolves around Tom Kirkman, a low-level cabinet member who is suddenly appointed President of the United States after a catastrophic event. As the new President, Kirkman must navigate the complexities of leading the nation through a crisis. The series is classified as a drama and war & politics television show.
Episodes
Pilot
Sep 21, 2016 · 44 min
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 whi
The First Day
Sep 28, 2016 · 45 min
Hours 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 adversar
The Confession
Oct 5, 2016 · 44 min
President 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 t
The Enemy
Oct 12, 2016 · 44 min
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 si
The Mission
Oct 26, 2016 · 43 min
Realizing 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. Age
The Interrogation
Nov 9, 2016 · 44 min
When 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 investi
The Traitor
Nov 16, 2016 · 44 min
When 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 Dep
The Results
Nov 30, 2016 · 44 min
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. News about Majid N
The Blueprint
Dec 7, 2016 · 44 min
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 a
The Oath
Dec 14, 2016 · 43 min
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
Warriors
Mar 8, 2017 · 43 min
The 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 grap
The End of the Beginning
Mar 15, 2017 · 43 min
Circles 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 cl
Backfire
Mar 22, 2017 · 43 min
An 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 s
Commander-in-Chief
Mar 29, 2017 · 42 min
Turmoil 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
One Hundred Days
Apr 5, 2017 · 44 min
As 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 t
Party Lines
Apr 12, 2017 · 43 min
President 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.
The Ninth Seat
Apr 19, 2017 · 43 min
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. Seth Wright ha
Lazarus
Apr 26, 2017 · 43 min
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 cr
Misalliance
May 3, 2017 · 42 min
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. Meanw
Bombshell
May 10, 2017 · 42 min
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
Brace for Impact
May 17, 2017 · 42 min
In 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