Chuck Russink is a fictional character portrayed by Jake Epstein in the TV series Designated Survivor.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled The Confession (season 1), they were 29 years old.
They appear in 28 episodes out of a total of 53 aired and have accumulated 1426 positive votes.
Episodes28
The Confession
episode S1.E3 october 2016Tom juggles dealing with a security breach and preparing for his first television interview as the FBI continues to investigate the Capitol bombing.
The Results
episode S1.E8 november 2016On 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.
The Blueprint
episode S1.E9 december 2016When 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.
The Oath
episode S1.E10 december 2016President 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.
Warriors
episode S1.E11 march 2017The 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.
One Hundred Days
episode S1.E15 april 2017As 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.
Bombshell
episode S1.E20 may 2017President 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
episode S1.E21 may 2017Hannah Wells must stop the conspiracy from carrying out a final attack while President Kirkman authorizes a nationwide manhunt for the mastermind behind it all.
One Year In
episode S2.E1 september 2017Now, 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.
Sting of the Tail
episode S2.E2 october 2017FBI 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.
Outbreak
episode S2.E3 october 2017President and the team try to fight a virus outbreak while Hannah investigate the breadcrumb left behind by Patrick Lloyd.
Suckers
episode S2.E5 october 2017When 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.
Two Ships
episode S2.E6 november 2017When 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.
Family Ties
episode S2.E7 november 2017When 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.
Three-Letter Day
episode S2.E9 december 2017After 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.
Line of Fire
episode S2.E10 december 2017It'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.
Grief
episode S2.E11 february 2018After 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.
The Final Frontier
episode S2.E12 march 2018After 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.
Original Sin
episode S2.E13 march 2018The 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.
In the Dark
episode S2.E14 march 2018President 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?
Summit
episode S2.E15 march 2018President 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.
Fallout
episode S2.E16 april 2018President 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.
Overkill
episode S2.E17 april 2018President 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.
Kirkman Agonistes
episode S2.E18 april 2018As 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.
Capacity
episode S2.E19 april 2018As attorney Ethan West's investigation begins, he calls upon President Kirkman's closest advisers and staff.
Bad Reception
episode S2.E20 may 2018President Kirkman negotiates with a foreign government to release an American being held overseas while the investigation of the hacker continues.
Target
episode S2.E21 may 2018White 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.
Run
episode S2.E22 may 2018A 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.
- The Confession
- The Results
- The Blueprint
- The Oath
- Warriors
- One Hundred Days
- Bombshell
- Brace for Impact
- One Year In
- Sting of the Tail
- Outbreak
- Suckers
- Two Ships
- Family Ties
- Three-Letter Day
- Line of Fire
- Grief
- The Final Frontier
- Original Sin
- In the Dark
- Summit
- Fallout
- Overkill
- Kirkman Agonistes
- Capacity
- Bad Reception
- Target
- Run
Best moments10
- President Kirkman negotiates with a foreign government to release an American being held overseas while the investigation of the hacker continues.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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?
- 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.
- 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.
- As attorney Ethan West's investigation begins, he calls upon President Kirkman's closest advisers and staff.
- Bad Reception
- Fallout
- Three-Letter Day
- Kirkman Agonistes
- Overkill
- Summit
- In the Dark
- Line of Fire
- Target
- Capacity